Enclosed Triton trailer not wide enough

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Polarice

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I bought a 1994 enclosed Triton trailer earlier this summer. Being ignorant, I had no idea that it would be only 96" on the inside and when you put the lid down it takes away another 1 1/2 or 2".

I just bought another IQ which has a 48" ski stance to go with my other IQ. That makes a total width of 96"!

There are also some hydraulic stands that hold the lid up that take space away but it's not a big deal to take those out.

A friend suggested that I drive one sled in reverse and the other forward to make them fit. I think that will work, but what is the best thing to do for tie downs?

I'm looking for any suggestions and I figured this would be the best place.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Jason (aka Polarice)
 
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samc

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Tuck the one sleds ski under the other sleds ski. Any trailer older then 98 is going to have issues with the newer ski stands of the new sleds.
 
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Polarice

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As far as tie downs go; do I hold one sled's skis down with a bar and the other sled with no bar? Or, should I have two bars but with a longer bolt for the second bar?

Your suggestion sounds like a better option, I just need to figure out how to hold them down securely.
 
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rp7x

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long hold down bolts

becareful some bolts will bottom out under the deck ,they come in contact with a cross member before they get tight enuf
 
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ezra

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or buy a rmk or at least some rmk arms.or some short ratchet straps and utility trailer surface mount eye tie downs bolt them to the deck.but I like the idea of the new rmk best
 
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snobuilder

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you can get the fold down type D-ring that lays flush when not used,...around 10 bucks each....I installed 4 in my 96" wide 4 place so I can balance the load when carrying 3 sleds, the rings are located back so I can strap a sled about 5 feet back from the front lid on either side.

I modified my 1995 triton when I replaced the skin so that I have a clear open 96" floor width.
My front and back door liffts mount to the sidewall framework .....not so easy with a 2 place though.....
I would bite the bullet and sell it and get a newer one,....maybe an ATVer would want it or a vintage guy....
 
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Dave_B

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Polarice
I can't believe that's a 1994. It looks brand new!! You shouldn't have a problem selling it in that condition.
Thanks again and stay in touch!
Dave
 
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Polarice

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A shame I didn't measure it before I bought it! Of course, I didn't know that I would be buying another IQ. I'm glad I did though.

If I take the top off it would work perfect, but then I would have to put covers on them...and who wants to do that lol!
 
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