ATV trailer... need input

[Killer223]

Hard to go wrong with the bigtex. make sure you treat the underside of the decking as well as the top. i use used motor oil. i was going to add do you think you'll ever upgrade the ATV's to a UTV. and to think of one wide enough for that. as usual i'm late to the game though.
i tried the wireless cameras they use the 900 mhz and there is barely enough bandwidth in that for video and it sucks, i've seen some 5 ghz ones but never used them. When i towed doubles i ran 6 wire low voltage cable (think security systems) and a separate 5 pole round plug at the truck and trailer for hooking to the truck. this was by far the best video quality i found.

 

[AH64ID]

It should be wide enough for a UTV.

I’ve already treated the top, and will do the bottom sometime.

 

[kthaxton]

I previously stated I recommended a tandem based on my experience with a single axle......but I have since changed my mind on that. After helping my brother-in-law attach his tandem behind his 5th wheel and noticing how much more incredibly difficult it was.....I decided to stick with my lightweight single axle that I can move by myself. Not having to back up a 5th wheel, to line up with the 2nd trailer, is huge benefit. I can deal with the periodic odd handling.

 

[AH64ID]

I previously stated I recommended a tandem based on my experience with a single axle......but I have since changed my mind on that. After helping my brother-in-law attach his tandem behind his 5th wheel and noticing how much more incredibly difficult it was.....I decided to stick with my lightweight single axle that I can move by myself. Not having to back up a 5th wheel, to line up with the 2nd trailer, is huge benefit. I can deal with the periodic odd handling.

That's a really good point!

 

[Road Dog]

I have a 5x10 side load ATV trailer (single axle, no brakes, GVW 3,000#). One thing I noticed while looking for a trailer is the base weight. A lot of "ATV" trailers are light duty flat decks and are heavy -- 1,200 - 1,500 pounds. That doesn't leave a lot of capacity for equipment. A full sized ATV is around 700-800#. Add fuel and other camping gear and you can go over the GVW. I saw a 3 ATV trailer with a base weight of 1,500#. The salesman didn't understand the problem.

My trailer is a light 500# and easy to move around.

 

[gsbrockman]

In the event you run into an issue with capacity or bending of the axle on your trailer, I found a simple solution for you in the form of a nice BOMB’ed axle. I stumbled onto this at GatorMade just a few days before Christmas.

 

[AH64ID]

 

[Cummins12V98]

Looks good, how long tip to tip?

 

[JR]

That trailer needs another ATV!

 

[AH64ID]

Looks good, how long tip to tip?

50’ of trailer, so I think about 65’. I haven’t measured it yet.

That trailer needs another ATV!

For sure. I have them, just didn’t need the other stuff this weekend. Ended up not even needing the one.