I want to correct what I said 2 weeks ago Pfeiffer had 6 Mission Hybrids that he ordered a year ago and sold out now. He still has 20 or so inline snomo trailers and I would think those probably will sell soon. There was an extensive shortage of Hybrids in WI and IL so despite huge price increases they sold. I am surprised regarding the last few weeks feeding frenzy could have been time to shift seasons to snomo sports. As said if you are in need and can find the trailer you want buy it quickly before someone else buys it.
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It's aluminum frame...yes, it's listed as a cargo trailer but I only have my sled to haul or SxS and it works well for me...I had an older all-steel enclosed trailer previously and it was a BEAST to tow...this one, you can barely tell it's there
Carbide
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You have to be careful though. I've learned in fine print of other mototorsports dealerships that Inventory sometimes means ordered Inventory.
Best to call and verify.
I appreciate all the feedback everybody. I'm not in a huge hurry. We have a 4 place enclosed but kids are off to college and now I really only need to haul 2 sleds most of the time. So I will just keep my eye open for the right one. I've been perusing all the dealers you've mentioned and watching their inventory. Tomorrow I'm going to actually layout in my current trailer some different measurements and see what size I'm really looking for. I would like 7' tall though so that will narrow down my options somewhat.
So I emptied out my trailer and made some chalk lines on the floor. I laid out a 7 x 14'. 7 x 16', and 7 x 18' with 5' V. Then I loaded some sleds. I can fit our 144" 146" and 155" in the 16'. So I think thats the direction I'm going to go. Its tight with the three of them but since 90% of the time I'll only have 2 in there. I may even go as short as 14' and just stick one in the back of the truck if need be. It just depends on what I find.
Those 16' inline trailers are fairly rare would likely need to be special order. The 7x18 is much more commonly found. Its a 3 place trailer (would be perfect your sleds listed) that you can get creative in and squeeze four in if needed. If you do stay with the 16' long, I would consider going to a 7.5' wide trailer. I had this width in my 14' stealth and loved it. Even squeezed three 137" sleds in it for a trip.
Carbide
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Makes sense. A wider trailer needs the longer V otherwise it would have a lot of drag.
I had looked on manufacturers websites and got the inside dimensions off them so I’m confident in the 5’v. But somebody mentioned that 16’ are rare and that is true. I found one on marketplace but it was only 6’ inside. And I’m sure the guy was asking more for it than he paid for it in 2014. 18’ would be nice but then it’s as long as my current trailer and I’m really looking to downsize. 16’ is a tight squeeze for the three sleds but I’ll probably only have three in it once a year. Empty nesters now and my son will have his 155 out in Montana with him at school.
Really curious what I could get for my 2006 Pace 20x8 deck over trailer.
I have a 7x18 plus 5 V-nose. have had 3 137s, 2 137 and a 146, 2 146 and a 137. I like it the best with only 2 sled in it lots of extra room to move around or store gear bags. A 16 ft is a unicorn trailer from what I have shopped. I do like how the 7 or 7.5 inline trailers tow over the 8 wide.
Does it have a front ramp also or just the rear? Not sure why I want the front ramp so much as everything has reverse now.
indy_500
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Just my 2 cents... nothing more painful than trying to back a sled up a ramp and ripping off your ski guides, track mats, or trying to get your sled to move in reverse in subzero weather, etc... when I had my 7x23 I drove all the sleds in from the front ramp facing back. Made it easy to take off to ride as well.
Carbide
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No problems with the Caliber traction bars and guides.
indy_500
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Probably works much better with a trail sled in which the weight is more equalized from front to back. I only have experience loading mountain sleds onto an inline, and trying to back them up a ramp, even on an inline that is low to the ground, with traction bars, is a 2-3 man job assisting to push it up so it doesn’t sit there and spin and make a mess.