In-Line Trailer Question...

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snobinge

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What is the smallest size you can get 3 mtn sleds in? Mainly 144" and 153" Sleds? I was hoping a 16' would work. Thanks for the advice.
 
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mjkaliszak

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I don't have 3 mtn sleds but just get 3 shorties in a 16fter. You could be creative with packing them but I would think, like said above... 18ft would be ideal.
JIMO
 
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witz

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I have a Triton 18' (+5' nose) and I wouldn't want any smaller to put 144" sleds in. I've put 3 136" sleds in it and it works, but I don't see that fitting in a 16' trailer too well.
 
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tyeeman

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We have 25' (including Vee front), I wouldn't go any smaller than that. We put 3 136s in it and there's room to spare. Actually we put 4 136s in very comfortably. I think it was only a couple hando more than a 23 footer, , well worth it in my mind.
 
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snobinge

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I realize an 18' or longer would be ideal, but I want to go as small as possible for storage and towing reasons. I ocassionally pull with a 6 cylinder 4 runner. Anyone have any experience fitting 3 mtn sleds in a 16'?
 
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snobinge

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Brother has pick-up...that is for the 4th sled. Most of the time we trailer 2 sleds, but it would be nice to have the ability to put 4 guys in the truck, 3 sleds in the in-line and the 4th sled in the pick-up.
 
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cuzzinolaf

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snobinge said:
Brother has pick-up...that is for the 4th sled. Most of the time we trailer 2 sleds, but it would be nice to have the ability to put 4 guys in the truck, 3 sleds in the in-line and the 4th sled in the pick-up.
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Everything I read said a 14' for two long tracks... possibly a 12' but just a few inches in width made a huge difference. I would think you need an 18' box with a 5' V-nose to fit three without having to remove a ski or have them all face the same direction. Andy's inline is a 29' total and we can fit 4 comfortably in it.

Another thing to think about with a v-nose trailer is the sled in the bed. If it is a 6' bed one sled will hang out a decent amount. If the trailer has a short tongue you'll rub or maybe not even fit.
 
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Hoosier

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what do you pull these kinds of inlines with? Just wondering how small of a vehicle you can get away with...I saw a comment about a 4 runner.
 
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mvedepo

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The 4-runner tows around 5000. Though I have learned that just because it's legal doesn't mean it's a good idea. The minimum vehicle that I would comfortably tow my trailer is would be a 1/2 ton.
I tow a 16' inline with an F-350 and Yukon XL. Though I have towed with an 05 Expedition and 07 Tundra.

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snobinge

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I have an 04' 4runner that I believe is rated for 5500#. I do realize ratings can be taken for what their worth. It is not my main tow vehicle as I also have an Armada and my brother has a 1/2 ton Chevy. I can say that I use the 4runner occasionally to pull my 21' Mastercraft as well as our Triton Clamshell and it has been rock solid.
 
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mvedepo

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Yes it is and not a chance. There's not much room left with a 144, 136, and 121. I had 2 x 144's in it and there wasn't a lot of room left. I don't think I could have even gotten a 121 in with the 144's.
 
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mvedepo

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snobinge said:
I have an 04' 4runner that I believe is rated for 5500#. I do realize ratings can be taken for what their worth. It is not my main tow vehicle as I also have an Armada and my brother has a 1/2 ton Chevy. I can say that I use the 4runner occasionally to pull my 21' Mastercraft as well as our Triton Clamshell and it has been rock solid.
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I think the 2 place is perfect for the 4Runner. There is a big difference between pulling a 3500# trailer in the winter on less than stellar roads opposed to summer. I can tell you that even with my Tundra there were times the trailer was doing everything it could to drive the truck. The heavier 350 is noticeably better.
 
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peter

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Get the measurements of trailer and take some tape to make a outline of trailer in driveway and try to put sleds within those measurement you will know what kind of room you have to work with
 
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700classic

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I'm sure your 4runner could pull it. Just remember you don't need to pull it 80 mph. Slow and steady will get you there.
 
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polarisrider1

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peter said:
Get the measurements of trailer and take some tape to make a outline of trailer in driveway and try to put sleds within those measurement you will know what kind of room you have to work with
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By far the best answer ever to this annual question of will it fit! Thank you Peter.
 
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snobinge

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I did do the tape out the dimensions thing when trying to figure out how small I could go with a 2 place. I know am considering a 3 place. Problem is I don't have 3 sleds at my place.
 
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