ATV trailer

[Tiha]

So thinking I need to build a trailer. Wondering if y'all got some experience or opinions.

Currently just transporting 2 ATVs, no SxS yet.

Was thinking of flat deck, 8ft wide. Maybe 12-14ft long.

Is that enough for 4 atvs? parked straight on?

Then Single axle 3,500 pound with drive over fenders? Which means higher deck.

or tandem axles. Like 2 1,500 pound with lower profile tires?

Was thinking of tool box on front. Loose ramp. So I can side load or rear load.

Maybe stake pockets for more versitle use?

I have a car trailer but dang it beats the 4 wheelers to death, or lawnmower, it rides so rough.
16ft enclosed trailer, same problem. Rides rougher than it needs to.

Single axles tow so nice and ride softer being matched to payload.

Couple of options I could start out with.

 

[CarterKraft]

I have a converted boat trailer for this purpose but we built it way too narrow to go side by side.

Avoid the vertically stowed ramp would be my only suggestion.

 

[ironman_gq]

Wheelers are typically 48" wide on factory tires and close to 7' long, I'd go 8.5' wide and 16' long to fit 4 comfortable. I know I can't shut the tailgate on a 6.5' box with mine in there.

 

[CarterKraft]

Wheelers are typically 48" wide on factory tires and close to 7' long, I'd go 8.5' wide and 16' long to fit 4 comfortable. I know I can't shut the tailgate on a 6.5' box with mine in there.

For sure, aim to fit two 50" machines tire to tire, maybe go full width of 102" isn't that max legal?

 

[Wades_76_cj7]

a 102x14' single axle with a 3500# axle will be right at the limit of the axle capacity. 4-4wd utility quads are gonna be 4x600# if they are Japanese make. could be 4x800# if Polaris which would put you over max load.. You could do a 16' deckover and side load them when hauling 4. If you primarily haul two I would look into finding a cheap/free boat trailer and convert that.. If you already have the trailer frame in the first pic I would use that for hauling two. not sure how long it is but might have to side load the front one and straight load the rear.

What is your tow vehicle?

 

[Tiha]

What is your tow vehicle?

I tow with either F350, F250 or excursion.

Currently I have been using the F250, but it is short bed. So i put one in the bed, leave tailgate down. Then hook up a 4x8 tiltbed and load the second on there. Works okay, easy to unload but pain to load, the trailer has to come off to load.
Plus my 4x8 flexes so much over bumps that the straps often come lose or off completely.

I have nothing to start with yet, I keep seeing camper frames pop up for $100. Figured there was more than enough steel to make what I want.
Just not sure what I want.
Also see tandem axle snowmobile trailers pop up like the second pic for $500 but Don't know much about them regarding payload or width.

My son has a trailer where you side load the front and drive the second on the rear. It is a huge trailer for 2 atvs, but that is what it is made for.

But of course if I start with a camper frame I won't have much of a choice for suspension options.

Anyone ever see or use an air ride trailer?
Been wondering if that is worth the hassle. If there is enough advantage. Payload adjustable, also can get it a little closer to the ground for loading.

the more research I do I think side loading is going to be best.

 

[Wades_76_cj7]

In typical Irate form I think the only logical option you have is this trailer

 

[Chicken Corners]

In typical Irate form I think the only logical option you have is this trailer

Would be close to over loaded.

 

[lpukas2]

Getting ready to build one after the Christmas, prices are stupid for anything. Thinking of a 6' by 10/12' with removable ramps to drive mine on and off sideways on the front (sport quad with no reverse).

 

[Tiha]

Okay, I bought this snowmobile trailer at auction for $200. I wanted something bigger but I keep telling myself I have an enclosed trailer if I need more.

So I wanted to keep it light and simple for now. Resisting the urge to over build.

I can wheel this trailer around by hand easy enough that is a huge bonus.

Needs new deck. Upgrade on tires. I will have to jack the trailer up to get a decent load range tire under it. Probably raise it like 3"
Axle is at least a 2K axle. Tires are 17.5" over all height now.
Replacement tires I can get 18" diameter at 910 pounds each, or go to 21" tire and have lots of options over 1100 pounds per tire.
I would like the higher rated tires, but each change adds weight and height.
trailer is light, before removing the deck I could have flipped it over by hand. So I think I will be able to stay under 2k gross weight but still think that is cutting it close on tires.

Really cool thing, it is a tilt bed, but also pivots. I was going to eliminate to increase strength. But thinking more Like I will beef it up and keep it like that. I had no idea some of these trailers did that.

The tongue is long enough that I can jack the truck to 90 degrees and still load one in the pickup bed without unhooking the trailer.

So what decking? 3/4" plywood? 1" trailer decking? Are there plastci alternatives that will work as well?

 

[LunchBoxFab]

Would be close to over loaded.

im not too far off

 

[Wades_76_cj7]

im not too far off

Same here. I use a 12' single axle for local trips but when travelling out of state I pull my 24' lowboy with 2 buggies on it to split fuel cost with a friend.

 

[LunchBoxFab]

Same here. I use a 12' single axle for local trips but when travelling out of state I pull my 24' lowboy with 2 buggies on it to split fuel cost with a friend.

this all i got at the moment, headed to dad's farm less than an hour away