lshafer Posted February 19, 2012 #1 Posted February 19, 2012 I hope there are some trailer experts out there. I don't profess to be any such thing. I need to get a trailer to haul a Polaris Ranger 6X6 that will weigh in at about 2500lbs. What are some thoughts on the proper tailer. Would a single axle with a 2990lb GVWR and a 3500lb axle work for this or should I move up to a tandem axle? Application: Polaris Ranger 6x6 weighing 1410lbs with a 'slide-in' firefighting unit weighing 935lbs, wet. Total combined weight of unit - 2345lbs. Thoughts please...
Condor Posted February 19, 2012 #3 Posted February 19, 2012 I hope there are some trailer experts out there. I don't profess to be any such thing. I need to get a trailer to haul a Polaris Ranger 6X6 that will weigh in at about 2500lbs. What are some thoughts on the proper tailer. Would a single axle with a 2990lb GVWR and a 3500lb axle work for this or should I move up to a tandem axle? Application: Polaris Ranger 6x6 weighing 1410lbs with a 'slide-in' firefighting unit weighing 935lbs, wet. Total combined weight of unit - 2345lbs. Thoughts please... The load would be marginal, but you might want to make sure the tire load rating will handle it.. Even tho the axel is 3500gvw the tires may el cheepos and under rated. Personally I'd go with the tandem and have plenty of fudge factor...
twigg Posted February 19, 2012 #4 Posted February 19, 2012 The load would be marginal, but you might want to make sure the tire load rating will handle it.. Even tho the axel is 3500gvw the tires may el cheepos and under rated. Personally I'd go with the tandem and have plenty of fudge factor... This! Even though you would be under the axle load limit, and even though those limits are set with a decent safety margin .... If you have an incident, and the load is found to exceed the axle weight (a few extra items stowed in the vehicle could be enough), then expect a crapload of trouble from LEOs and your Insurers. Play it safe with trailers.
barend Posted February 19, 2012 #5 Posted February 19, 2012 yeppers, tandem with 3500# axles/electric brakes. It'll pull better, stop better and in a pinch you can blow a tire and keep running. Open trailer is cheaper, but your stuff will be out in the weather and some folks might, errr ..... borrow from you more easily. enclosed gives the added benefit of having walls to hang stuff on, security considerations as well as protecting your investment from the elements when not in use, and you can leave everything on the trailer when not in use. Personally, unless you have a place to park the thing inside when not in use, go all the way and get an enclosed.
lshafer Posted February 19, 2012 Author #6 Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks for the input guys. I think the tandem is the way to go. The need for an enclosed trailer isn't there due to the unit being parked inside when not in use. It'll be used only during fire department emergencies so it will be parked in the station when on in use. I felt like a single axle was marginal so I'm not displeased in having to move up to a tandem. Makes perfectly good sense to me.
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