Enclosed trailer differences

[chadlyt]

was wondering if someone could tell me the differences between these two types of enclosed trailers:

the box above the wheel type:
http://cardinalsales.homestead.com/files/Haulmark_Snowmobile.jpg

and the box beside the wheel type:
http://www.metzlerauto.com/TrailerPics/8128.jpg

of course, say both of these has the 20' box with 6-7 ' v .

just trying to figure out why there is such a price difference?

 

[indy_500]

which one costs more?

 

[mvedepo]

The US Cargo is all aluminum and the Haulmark I am pretty sure is a steel frame.

 

[chadlyt]

if i compare both from the same company (the pics were examples, not a direct comparison of brands)

I have seen the box above the wheels cheaper than the the box beside the wheels. Sorry, i have no clue what they are really called...

 

[mvedepo]

the box over the wheels is usually 8 1/2' wide. The box between the wheels is an inline trailer and is generally 7' or 7 1/2' wide. I prefer the inlines due to the fact that they pull better, I can see around with trailer with standard mirrors, I can stand up in them (my box is 6 1/2' tall), and it gives me better fuel economy.

 

[favoritos]

The narrow inline trailers do tow easier. They are easier to load and unload.(trailer is closer to the ground) They are easier to see around with your mirrors. Do you see a common theme here?

But you will need a longer trailer to load the same number of sleds. You are not able to load sleds with the skis side by side. That also creates a little planning scenario when loading. We usually have an extra sled and we must plan when loading. The one sled that does not get used must be in the last to unload spot because you can not drive around any sleds inside the trailer.

 

[rmk600]

We have 3 tritons, 2 low and 1 above the wheels, the big differnce is the loading is easier on the low boys(ramp is lower). The over the wheel you can put 4 frontwards and 1 backwards vs the low boy you drive the 1st in from the front and put it all the way in the back, load the next 2 from the back and put them uo front, then back the last 2 in. The low boys hold more weight and tow better. Triton has a great slide track in them. Look into a triton, ours are 4-10yrs old and are still in great shape.

 

[snobuilder]

I can understand the low and narrow aspect to the in-lines making it easier to tow, but I watched the inline being loaded and it looked like alot more work due to the specific way the sleds have to be situated in order to get 4 sleds to fit. The sleds need to be lifted /muscled around when loading the in-line VS. the ease of pulling straight into the side by side loading of the 8'-6" wide trailer. as far as being about a foot higher off the ground, not that big of an issue to climb a slightly steeper ramp angle, unless you are using the trailer year round for cars, bikes, lawn equip, etc.

 

[rocketman356]

My experience with snowmobile trailers that you better go all aluminum if yaa plan on keeping it over four years.The steel starts rusting bad after 4 yrs in winter use.I had a axle come loose because of rust on a 6 place Haulmark after 5 years.I think Wells Cargo gives yaa the best bang for your buck on construction ,features and quality.Its on par with Featherlight but about 25% cheaper in price.I prefer the side by side trailer on a 4 place because you can drive or backout any sled in the trailer without the hassle of moving sleds around.Just saves alot of time and work.

 

[yamadooed]

If you load all 5 from the front door pointed to the rear door ya'lls can get 5 sleds in the 8'6" x 20'.
I've towed most every combo so far of steel and aluminum in 4placers and the floe pulls the best of any I've lugged behind the old half ton...

 

[sherides2]

We have a Legend 29' Aluminum inline. The trailer pulls great although because of the length we have to be careful of where we pull into. Smaller gas stations can be difficult but having the extra room is great (usually only haul 3-4 sleds in the 5 place)! The height is short for my husband who is 6'3" so he just stands in the roof vents (looks pretty funny). I believe that you can now special order Legend trailers with extra height.
Loading is easy because the trailer is so close to the ground but placement and tieing down is a challenge sometimes. It tows best when the weight is balanced out.
Our trailer is a great looking trailer; smooth sides and shiny anodized aluminum nose. I'm not sure how Legends price out compared to others; we've had it for 4 years now. Overall I would recommend Legend trailers to anyone and everyone we know.
Happy riding...

 

[chadlyt]

I may have found one, just trying to figure if its a good deal or not.

Looking at a 1999 Triton 12' box with a 4' V. All aluminum, spring assisted rear door with passenger side non assisted V door.

No brakes. Has these "e-trax" deals in there, not sure i'd want that for the sleds.

It's in "ok" shape. they hauled motorcycles in there and looks like one got loose and the handlebar made 30 circles in a 1' area on the side. Also a crease in the other side about 4'long, not bad, but noticable.

all for $3700...I actually considering it...but my gut tells me to wait.

Thoughts?

 

[tman]

$3,700 seems a little high for a 1999. It probably didn't cost much more than that new. I think your gut is right, I would wait.