On a 12X8 trailer? Currently I have two 151's on there and my buddy is going to pick up a sled with a 136" and doesn't have a trailer yet Has anyone done this?
Will three sleds fit...
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Not gonna happen IMO
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Super B
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It will fit. I have had two 155's and one 144" on my 12ft open multiple times. What I did was, the two longer tracks are facing forward and the rear of the sleds against the edge of the trailer. Then put the shorter track in the middle of the two longer ones backwards. The skis will hang off of the back of the trailer by a foot or so.
never done it.. but i've seen it done lots of times how super b explained it
toss it in the box of the truck
toss it in the box of the truck
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yep; load one in the bed and two on the trailer.
I do it all the time on my Aluma 12" (102" X 12'). You drive one on all the way up into the normal way. Then you move that sled's track off the edge of the trailer as much as you can. Drive the shortest sled onto the trailer from the front or back it on and move it over into the other sled as much as possible w/o rubbing. Then drive the last sled on from the back normal. Then readjust all of them. It's a good idea to put covers on as each one goes on so that they don't rub against each other and it's hard to put covers on with them all bunched up. Much easier to unload!
I've done it with a Triton 101 x 10' with wishbone tongue. 4x4 across the wishbone, pull two sleds way forward so spindles are on 4x4, 3rd sled up the middle, facing forward. Just turn the skis of the 3rd sled way right or left to tuck one ski under the tunnel of a sled which will allow you to get as far forward as possible.
I do put a jackstand under the rear edge when loading the 3rd because that is a lot of weight on the rear end until the sled gets on the trailer.
I do put a jackstand under the rear edge when loading the 3rd because that is a lot of weight on the rear end until the sled gets on the trailer.
I have done it recently, two 159's on first, as far forward as you can. pull the back ends over to the sides. load 136 right up the middle, hangs off about a foot or so. As for being overloaded, my Zieman 2 place has the same axle and tires as buddies 16' Z 3 place, so I don't think it's a problem
Lots of times people are overlooking most critical thing on trailer itself when loading. TIRES!!!!!!!!! 
They are rated by different load ratings so if small tires load rating are C which are common from trailer manufacturers, it spells big trouble! Go with Load D for open trailer or Load E for enclosed trailer. I speak from my experience with my 8x12 Aluma-Loadmaster enclosed trailer. It orginally came with load C tires in size of 20.5x8x10. Went thru several tires in short span of times, so in frustration, I upgraded to Load D (70 psi cold), which helped some but still have issues with them but not too bad, so last, finally upgraded tires to load E (90 psi cold) and issues disappeared completely, therefore the tires last very long time and I was able to get like several years more and several more thousand miles out of them. They may cost about $20 to $30 more than Load C but saved me lots of money in long run. I had gone thru only 1 sets of Load E tires last 8 years.....
They are rated by different load ratings so if small tires load rating are C which are common from trailer manufacturers, it spells big trouble! Go with Load D for open trailer or Load E for enclosed trailer. I speak from my experience with my 8x12 Aluma-Loadmaster enclosed trailer. It orginally came with load C tires in size of 20.5x8x10. Went thru several tires in short span of times, so in frustration, I upgraded to Load D (70 psi cold), which helped some but still have issues with them but not too bad, so last, finally upgraded tires to load E (90 psi cold) and issues disappeared completely, therefore the tires last very long time and I was able to get like several years more and several more thousand miles out of them. They may cost about $20 to $30 more than Load C but saved me lots of money in long run. I had gone thru only 1 sets of Load E tires last 8 years.....
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Adrenaline Revolution
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You could probably stuff Rosie O'Donnel into a size 4 dress too...But it wouldn't be pretty.
If you're doing this to just go a few slow miles into a snow park you could probably get away with it but if you're thinking about a trip across the state at extended freeway speeds then no.
You also take the risk of getting pulled over for the track of the two outside sleds hanging over the sides even if they only hang out a few inches.
Typically, the trailers are already built to the widest legal width and any thing hanging over will get you fined.
Many two place trailers use the same axel as do the three place but they usually scrimp on the tires on the two place.
Tell your buddy to rent a u-haul 'till he buys a trailer.
You'll get the headache and the ticket, not him.
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snengineer
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Sure like so....
Only thing is if you don't have skidoo's you will be over weight on the axle payload. Watch the tire pressure.
Only thing is if you don't have skidoo's you will be over weight on the axle payload.
Watch the tire pressure.Works best if their's no salt shield on the front, as you can pull the fwd facing sleds up farther. If you still cant get the 3rd sled on far enuff (backwards), then get a 2x10 or 2x12 about 10' long to put under the skis of the fwd sleds. This'll let you move the sleds apart a littel farther, getting the 3rd sled more fwd on the trailer. Make sure you strap them down really well though!
The backwards sled either needs a cover, or pull the windshield off. Windshield won't stay on at 80mph in "reverse."