[Rog Man]

i know it has been discussed before, and I have searched and done some reading on the matter but I have never pulled a trailer before so it's all new to me.
I recently sold my 2500HD 4x4 and went with a smaller truck, a ford ranger two wheel drive with a 4 litre automatic.
I am told the engine is strong enough too pull a quad or even two quads on a trailer.
The majority of the time it will only ever be hauling my quad on the trailer but i think it would be a good thing if it could carry two machines if necessary.
I know steel is heavier and aluminum trailers may bounce easier but what should i be looking for?
I don't have alot of dough too spend so i am thinking used is probably the direction i will look at.
worst case scenario this trailer needs to carry my quad and all it "stuff" aswel as an adult moose, most of the time it will be expected to haul the quad and stuff and up to three deer.
How much over my heaviest expected load should i go as far as axle strength is concerned?
is single axle the way to go or the double wheel setup?
I know i would like some type of barrier up front on the trailer to prevent all the road garbage from spitting up onto the quad and or game animals, doesn't have to be permanenty mounted though.
I read about some concerns about straight tounge vs. the triangle type tounge setup?
A friend of mine had a trailer that the back part was the loading ramp but it made an awful lot of noise clanking and such on rough roads.
I think it was easier loading without having separate ramps but i'm not sure i like all the noise having the attached ramp setup.
anywhere i go will usually be the first hour or two on pavement followed by and hour or so on gravel and or log haul roads.
The only other thing I am sure of is i want a trailer with decent sized tires preferrably 15 inch normal sized tires.
Any insight you guys can give and any specific issues you have experienced with trailer models and makes would be greatly appreciated.
I only want to buy a trailer once and have it last a long time.

[Shurup]

Are you looking at an enclosed or open deck trailer?
I have a 2 place steel trailer with 15" tires, I might considering selling. It's pretty light for a steel trailer. I used to haul 2 quads + riding and camping gear with my old 3.0L Toyota 4Runner. I only have one quad left after I got divorced so now I don't really need it as I have a pickup. It's 8x10' I believe. It sits pretty high, abot 18-20" above the ground. The detachable loading ramps are mounted on a front so they protect well fom all the road gravel and stuff. Since I bout it I added a jack, a spare tire carrier and a spare tire to it. Not sure on a price yet, will need to check trailer prices first, but it will be well under $1500. Prob around $1300 +/- I would say.
Lemme know if yoiu are interested. I can send you some pics after I get home on the 9th, or if you like swing by and look at it, it's on a West end, just South of Witemud on 178St. Give my brother a call before you go so he knows it't not anyone who is looking to steal my stuff. :) His # 780-909-2134 and name is Ivan.

[Rog Man]

Cool. sure if you have some pics that would be great.
do you know what size axle it has?

[Shurup]

Not sure on the axle size. There is a sticker on a side of it with some technical info. When I am back, I will snap a pic of it too, but like I said, you are welcome to come and look at it.

[7mm]

On a 2 place trailer like the one Shurup has. The axle most likely will be a 3500lbs axle.

[Rog Man]

Well if turns out that is the case the axle should be no problem for my needs.
Just need to look at it now i spose, i'm not in a big rush though so I can wait till Shurup gets home.
That way he can e-mail me the pics as a trip to the west end of edmonton is a bit of a drive for me.

[Matt]

You will destroy that truck if you try to pull anything more than a single quad. Not to mention over loading those trucks is very unsafe especially on a gravel roads that load will over power the truck and send you for on heck of a ride. They dont have the tires, breaks, suspension or the weight required for pulling a large load.

Then of course you would be well over your legal load limit and that could hurt you if in the pock book if you get pinched by the law.

[big daddy]

I have a single axle converted tent trailer that will hold 1300 pounds and tow behind your truck no problem 200.00 and its yours. Just installed new wiring and lights good to go. pm me with your e-mail and i will send pics.

[Camell]

Matt, on 04 July 2010 - 08:37 AM, said:

You will destroy that truck if you try to pull anything more than a single quad. Not to mention over loading those trucks is very unsafe especially on a gravel roads that load will over power the truck and send you for on heck of a ride. They dont have the tires, breaks, suspension or the weight required for pulling a large load.

Then of course you would be well over your legal load limit and that could hurt you if in the pock book if you get pinched by the law.

Yep, what he said lol. Check the owners manual for the weights on your truck, to see what it is recommended. We have a 1/2 ton Chevy, and we have a 7 1/2' X 16' trailer tandem axle, i can haul 3 quads on it, even this load, 4000-4500lbs ish for weight, well under what the book says, but it takes it toll on the truck.

[Rog Man]

Matt, on 04 July 2010 - 08:37 AM, said:

You will destroy that truck if you try to pull anything more than a single quad. Not to mention over loading those trucks is very unsafe especially on a gravel roads that load will over power the truck and send you for on heck of a ride. They dont have the tires, breaks, suspension or the weight required for pulling a large load.

Then of course you would be well over your legal load limit and that could hurt you if in the pock book if you get pinched by the law.

Yes I guess i had better look in the book and see what it is rated to pull.
I spose i have too take the weight of the trailer and quad into that equation.
Thanks for pointing that out.