Hi, new here and new to ATving. We have been looking around for a trailer to hold 2 full size and one 70cc atvs. I do like the aluminum ones, but trying to keep the costs down. The one I found at a local place seems like it would fit well and i like the rear and side ramps but Id love some more comments.

also, im confused on finishing the hitch setup on my 07 avalanche. i am thinking i want a 2" ball but see lot of different drop downs (part that the ball sits in, forget name). Im assuming i just sorta need to measure distance from ground on both truck and trailer?

Thoughts on:
Carry-On 7 ft x 12 ft ATV Trailer With Side Gate, 2990 lb GVWR - 1090286 | Tractor Supply Company

*added, guess i should add, i would mainly be pulling with my 07 avalanche but would also like to pull with wifes 07 trailblazer now and then.

TIA
John

 

That trailer should work for what you are describing. As long as the 70cc kid's quad fits in next to one of your full size machines it should be good for now. Another thought that I would have is that your child is going to get bigger and you may want to have the room for another full sized quad in the future. If that is the case you would either have to manhandle the quads so they are all facing across the trailer or get another trailer. I bought a 12'x101" snowmobile type trailer and made sides with 2x6 pressure treated wood to help keep everything in the trailer. We've been able to haul 2-2up length macines (almost 8' long each) and another full size without a problem. It's just a thought. I bought too small early on not thinking of expanding or carpooling to go riding.

On the hitch receiver line, once you get a hitch receiver installed (Get the 2" receiver for good towing numbers) you want to level your trailer and measure down from the receiver to get an idea of how much drop you need to keep the trailer riding level behind your Avalanche. If the nose of the trailer is a little low when you get setup that is okay as the quads will level it out with their weight. Don't go low in the tail of the trailer which is very likely to cause your trailer to scrape. Hope all this helps. A U-haul rental center usually has helpful folks as far as trailer pulling and hitch setup goes.

 

I agree, a double wide snomobile trailer is a good choice. I have a 101x10', and sure wish I had a 12 footer. I can barely get my Rubicon, Grizley and a sport machine with NOTHING to spare. I mean no margin for error. I am right on the edge.

Car haulers are fairly cheap as well. That will be my next trailer. A new open car hauler around 20 ft will set me back under 4K with a 10000 GVWR and brakes on all the wheels. I pull a lot of cars for my older son, and I can kill two birds with one stone. I'll keep the small trailer for short jaunts with 2 machines though, that 20 footer can be tricky to pull in tight spots. I have a 23 ft V-nose enclosed for cross country runs.