What's the best ATV trailer?
Jan 11, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Yes, I did add tie down points. I actually pretty much rebuilt the whole trailer. It was originally a camper and the previous owner made it into a flatbed, I bought it from him for $100 and it actually worked just fine the way it was for a while, but then I decided to do some upgrades. I beefed up the frame, replaced the 2000# axle with a 3500# torsion axle, replaced old plywood decking with 2x10 planks, new tires, paint, all new LED lights and wiring, and tongue jack.
Jan 12, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Yeah, made it probably a couple hundred pounds heavier but I know it's a solid trailer and I have far less money into it than if I had gone and bought a new trailer.
Jan 12, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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My snowmobile trailer currently has 1/2" PT plywood. I'm thinking at some point of putting 5/8" or even 3/4". I also think the extra weight is worth it for the gains in strength.
Jan 12, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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get marine grade plywood
Jan 12, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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My plan was to use 3/4" treated plywood, but I would have needed to use 3 sheets and cut one in half to cover 8x10 feet. It would have been over $100 for 3 sheets. It was about $80 for 10 2x10x10 treated planks, and they are stronger and will last longer.
Feb 21, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Sold my 2 place tilt trailer and bought a 4 place for same money. I had some rust through and needed new decking. Just got done with it. I think it will hold 5 or six. Just put two sleds on it to test for size. I paid 400 for it.New wood steel and hardware was 2 hundred. Will put new tires on it before I do any long trips.
Frame was repaired and painted with Rustolem. Wood was painted 2 coats on the bottom and 3 on top. D rings were mounted through the wood in to the steel dead in the center. Yes it is steel but I have an F350 so I dont care. Just made this week end.
Frame was repaired and painted with Rustolem. Wood was painted 2 coats on the bottom and 3 on top. D rings were mounted through the wood in to the steel dead in the center. Yes it is steel but I have an F350 so I dont care. Just made this week end.
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