Great Point: For rear connecting trailers (traditional, bumper pull), weight of the tongue should be in the 10% - 15% range of total trailer weight. 10% minimum, 12% - 15% is great. The only way you will know this, is a tongue scale.
Get wider than you think you need, longer than you think you need and dual axles with brakes. Put etrack on the bed of the trailer and secure all 4 wheels to the etrack. You want to have enough room for coolers, firewood, gas cans etc on your trailer with the machine loaded. I have a 16 foot tandem axle PJ trailer that is 80 inches wide for my CanAm Defender Max Limited. It pulls like a dream and has plenty of space.
@@sweetdrahthaar7951 the benefits of a tandem axle with brakes far outweighs the ability to maneuver the trailer when not hooked to the truck. At least in my world that is my thought process. Now, before I had my Defender Max Limited I had a CanAm Outlander Max ATV and it rode in a 12 ft single axle trailer. But, the ATV only weighed 800 lbs., the Defender is 2500 lbs. and that is a big difference going down the road.
@@scottg9208 Thanks. I’ve got a midsize Polaris Ranger And medium sized zero steer mower that I need to transport to the dealers occasionally, and both are within 20 miles. Other than that, I might transport the Ranger to a couple places to do some shooting that are also fairly nearby. I’m looking at an aluminum single axle with no brakes, with a fold down rear ramp that is 12 x 7’. I’m a small older man with some health issues so I won’t be doing much. I appreciate your response to my comment, sir. Thank you.👍🏻
@@sweetdrahthaar7951 Nothing wrong with that as long as the trailer has brakes or the tow vehicle has the brakes rated for the weight behind it when the trailer doesn't incorporate brakes.
@@DougsX5 I spent a couple decades as a boat dealer (tournament ski boats) The only time we ordered tandem trailers, they were special orders. Most people didn’t want trailer brakes. I always equipped my demos with surge brakes. Even with a full size pick up or a suburban I liked having them for hiway use in mountainous areas. I never felt the need for brakes or tandem axles for utility trailers.
Thank you for your comments! When producing any future "Informative videos" I'm going to be focusing on getting to the point quicker with better flow and quicker talking - LOL!. Just today I trimmed out a lot of fluff from 4 or 5 of my other knowledge/upgrade type videos. Thanks again and keep the comments coming, I learn from them and I appreciate them!
only thing i seen i wouldve done was gone too tandom axles with each axle rated at 3500 lbs reason is, is because if you have a blow out, your not going to have a trailer behind you out of control during any haul.
Nice to hear a different perspective. #1 reason for blowouts is aging tires and I chose this route for cost savings down the road. People are more likely to maintain 2 tires over 4. However I have never heard of a trailer going out of control due to a blow out. Thank you for sharing. I have witnessed a front tire blowout on a class A motorhomes and that leads to disaster. Tires are no joke, people need to make sure they are not past their date and in good shape!
As for brakes, check state laws. Some states require brakes for 1500lbs GVWR while others say 2000 lbs, 3000 lbs, 3500 lbs.. One state only requires brakes on 5th wheel/goose neck trailers. Cross state lines and you could be ticketed. Your home state rules don't apply when it comes to trailers.
Buy wider than you think you need. If your machine is 72" wide and the trailer is 6.5 feet wide, you expect a few inches on each side, but its always so much tighter than expected. I would go 7 feet wide if I were to redo it. On my 6.5 footer, I've got maybe an inch on each side so my aim has to be perfect.
In Ontario it’s “If your trailer has a gross trailer weight, vehicle and load of 1,360 kilograms or more, it must have brakes strong enough to stop and hold the trailer.”
Thought I did a good job of explaining that in the video between 2:30 - 3:30 seconds where I clearly state that. This trailer has a placard clearly stating what the maximum payload is.
With no brakes, that trailer is illegal in every state I know of. California and Nevada 1500 lbs needs brakes. 2000 for Utah and 3000 for Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado 3000. Break away brakes are also required.
I think your confusing a trailer coach from a standard trailer. California Trailer Brake Laws Every trailer and semitrailer manufactured after 1940 with a GVW of 6,000 lbs. or more and operated at a speed of 20 mph or more must be equipped with brakes; trailers and semitrailers built after 1966 and with a GVW of 3,000 lbs. or more must have brakes on at least 2 wheels; every trailer or semitrailer built after 1982 and equipped with air brakes must be equipped with brakes on all wheels. Every trailer coach or camp trailer with a GVW of 1,500 lbs. or more must be equipped with brakes on at least 2 wheels.
Here is the definition of a Trailer Coach - (106) (a) "Trailer coach" means any A wheeled vehicle having an overall width not exceeding eight feet and an overall length, excluding towing gear and bumpers, of not less than twenty-six feet, and not more than forty feet, without motive power, which THAT is designed and generally and commonly used for occupancy by ...
@@DougsX5 I'm GLAD every trailer I own has brakes. I just got back from Butte Montana, going thru Salt Lake City (rat race) While towing my SxS traffic went from 75 to zero immediately. Even though my F350 has good brakes, having good trailer brakes made the difference. I was able to stop. Without trailer brakes, I don't think I would have stopped in time. It was 10:00 pm, bumper to bumper, 75 mph, that was the traffic flow. I hate driving thru SLC, worse than LA.
You have the majority of the weight ahead of your axle, which places all the weight on your tongue, not a good idea for towing.i would guess you have over 1000lbs on your tongue. First thing you should know is how to load your trailer.
Actually I have 350-lbs of tongue weight. Not sure if you know much about side by sides but the engine and full size spare tire is in the rear. Appreciate the comment since I really didn't talk about tongue weight. Maybe you could share your expertise and do a video on that. Otherwise I will and demonstrate the use of my tongue weight scale.
You may also consider where the axel is on the trailer so it is properly balanced when the utv is loaded.
Great Point: For rear connecting trailers (traditional, bumper pull), weight of the tongue should be in the 10% - 15% range of total trailer weight. 10% minimum, 12% - 15% is great. The only way you will know this, is a tongue scale.
Get wider than you think you need, longer than you think you need and dual axles with brakes. Put etrack on the bed of the trailer and secure all 4 wheels to the etrack.
You want to have enough room for coolers, firewood, gas cans etc on your trailer with the machine loaded.
I have a 16 foot tandem axle PJ trailer that is 80 inches wide for my CanAm Defender Max Limited. It pulls like a dream and has plenty of space.
I avoid tandem axles because they’re so hard to move around.
@@sweetdrahthaar7951 the benefits of a tandem axle with brakes far outweighs the ability to maneuver the trailer when not hooked to the truck. At least in my world that is my thought process.
Now, before I had my Defender Max Limited I had a CanAm Outlander Max ATV and it rode in a 12 ft single axle trailer. But, the ATV only weighed 800 lbs., the Defender is 2500 lbs. and that is a big difference going down the road.
@@scottg9208 Thanks. I’ve got a midsize Polaris Ranger And medium sized zero steer mower that I need to transport to the dealers occasionally, and both are within 20 miles. Other than that, I might transport the Ranger to a couple places to do some shooting that are also fairly nearby. I’m looking at an aluminum single axle with no brakes, with a fold down rear ramp that is 12 x 7’. I’m a small older man with some health issues so I won’t be doing much. I appreciate your response to my comment, sir. Thank you.👍🏻
@@sweetdrahthaar7951 Nothing wrong with that as long as the trailer has brakes or the tow vehicle has the brakes rated for the weight behind it when the trailer doesn't incorporate brakes.
@@DougsX5 I spent a couple decades as a boat dealer (tournament ski boats) The only time we ordered tandem trailers, they were special orders. Most people didn’t want trailer brakes. I always equipped my demos with surge brakes. Even with a full size pick up or a suburban I liked having them for hiway use in mountainous areas. I never felt the need for brakes or tandem axles for utility trailers.
I have same PJ trailer without drop for my golf cart. Real nice trailers.
They sure are, I've been extremely happy with mine.
Thank you for the info! Every video you post is a time consuming one, because I know you’ve done your homework
Thank you for your comments! When producing any future "Informative videos" I'm going to be focusing on getting to the point quicker with better flow and quicker talking - LOL!. Just today I trimmed out a lot of fluff from 4 or 5 of my other knowledge/upgrade type videos. Thanks again and keep the comments coming, I learn from them and I appreciate them!
Question
How much did you pay for your trailer?
@@mariomelendrez5289 $2,782.00 with upgraded tires and spare, TAX/Title/License - out the door.
@@DougsX5 I live in Sahuarita AZ and I've been looking for awile now with no luck , where did you purchace your trailer ?
@@mariomelendrez5289 Tucson Trailer in Tucson, AZ
Thanks for the information. 👍Looking to purchase a trailer for towing my Suzuki Samurai.
Absolutely and happy trailer hunting.
Great infomation! Thanks for the info.
only thing i seen i wouldve done was gone too tandom axles with each axle rated at 3500 lbs reason is, is because if you have a blow out, your not going to have a trailer behind you out of control during any haul.
Nice to hear a different perspective. #1 reason for blowouts is aging tires and I chose this route for cost savings down the road. People are more likely to maintain 2 tires over 4. However I have never heard of a trailer going out of control due to a blow out. Thank you for sharing. I have witnessed a front tire blowout on a class A motorhomes and that leads to disaster. Tires are no joke, people need to make sure they are not past their date and in good shape!
As for brakes, check state laws. Some states require brakes for 1500lbs GVWR while others say 2000 lbs, 3000 lbs, 3500 lbs.. One state only requires brakes on 5th wheel/goose neck trailers. Cross state lines and you could be ticketed. Your home state rules don't apply when it comes to trailers.
Good point. Thumbs up.
Great information. Thanks.
Anytime
Good Job Doug, can this be true with Aircraft tires and towing?
I'm going to have to refer you to your AMM.
Thank you
l'm glad you found it informative. Safe travels!
Buy wider than you think you need. If your machine is 72" wide and the trailer is 6.5 feet wide, you expect a few inches on each side, but its always so much tighter than expected. I would go 7 feet wide if I were to redo it. On my 6.5 footer, I've got maybe an inch on each side so my aim has to be perfect.
Great comment! Appreciate you sharing your experience with us and helping others make an informed decision.
Goodwin Walks
In Ontario it’s “If your trailer has a gross trailer weight, vehicle and load of 1,360 kilograms or more, it must have brakes strong enough to stop and hold the trailer.”
Great info, 💯 thank you for sharing.
It’s not the weight of what you’re hauling, it’s the total weight of the trailer & what you’re hauling.
Thought I did a good job of explaining that in the video between 2:30 - 3:30 seconds where I clearly state that. This trailer has a placard clearly stating what the maximum payload is.
With no brakes, that trailer is illegal in every state I know of.
California and Nevada 1500 lbs needs brakes. 2000 for Utah and 3000 for Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado 3000.
Break away brakes are also required.
I think your confusing a trailer coach from a standard trailer. California Trailer Brake Laws
Every trailer and semitrailer manufactured after 1940 with a GVW of 6,000 lbs. or more and operated at a speed of 20 mph or more must be equipped with brakes; trailers and semitrailers built after 1966 and with a GVW of 3,000 lbs. or more must have brakes on at least 2 wheels; every trailer or semitrailer built after 1982 and equipped with air brakes must be equipped with brakes on all wheels.
Every trailer coach or camp trailer with a GVW of 1,500 lbs. or more must be equipped with brakes on at least 2 wheels.
Here is the definition of a Trailer Coach - (106) (a) "Trailer coach" means any A wheeled vehicle having an overall width not exceeding eight feet and an overall length, excluding towing gear and bumpers, of not less than twenty-six feet, and not more than forty feet, without motive power, which THAT is designed and generally and commonly used for occupancy by ...
@@DougsX5 Look up trailer brake requirements by state.
@@DougsX5 I'm GLAD every trailer I own has brakes.
I just got back from Butte Montana, going thru Salt Lake City (rat race)
While towing my SxS traffic went from 75 to zero immediately. Even though my F350 has good brakes, having good trailer brakes made the difference. I was able to stop. Without trailer brakes, I don't think I would have stopped in time. It was 10:00 pm, bumper to bumper, 75 mph, that was the traffic flow. I hate driving thru SLC, worse than LA.
@@TheBandit7613 Having the brakes is definitely a wiser option for sure.
You have the majority of the weight ahead of your axle, which places all the weight on your tongue, not a good idea for towing.i would guess you have over 1000lbs on your tongue. First thing you should know is how to load your trailer.
Actually I have 350-lbs of tongue weight. Not sure if you know much about side by sides but the engine and full size spare tire is in the rear. Appreciate the comment since I really didn't talk about tongue weight. Maybe you could share your expertise and do a video on that. Otherwise I will and demonstrate the use of my tongue weight scale.
@@DougsX5 Classy response!!! 🙂
Thank you.