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08-18-2014, 10:50 AM | #11 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Michigan
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Re: Trailer length for cart with rear seat ?
My 2007 Precedent is lifted, has 25" tires, a rear seat, and a grab bar. The overall width is 49" and the length is 112".
My first trailer was 4x8 and too small. My second trailer was brand new, box tubing metal, and 6x12. A beautiful trailer, it was simply too heavy to move around in my yard (very confined space, no wiggle room between brick and fence). And that rear gate caused me to drop to 11 MPG in my Explorer. So I sold it after using it one time. My "forever trailer" is 5x10 and it's ALUMINUM! The cart fits perfectly. It also has the hinged rear ramp/gate, and I'm very pleased with it. At nearly $1800, it had better be my last. Highly recommend 5x10 unless you need something larger for multiple applications. |
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08-18-2014, 11:50 AM | #12 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Huntsville, AL
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Re: Trailer length for cart with rear seat ?
Thanks Rep.....but after looking at your pics, why did you get away from that 4x8 trailer ?
Like the aluminum trailer....have not seen any of those around here, I guess yours was custom built ? |
08-18-2014, 11:54 AM | #13 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Huntsville, AL
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Re: Trailer length for cart with rear seat ?
An update - I should be picking up my new 5 x 10 trailer today with 15" new tires. It is 3x2 angle iron with wooden floors and a drop down mesh ramp. Had them put a spare tire mount on the side and added 6 rings on the trailer to use for attaching straps to hold items in place. Later, I may get them to add a lockable welded-on diamondplate front box on for $200. It may come in handy for storing straps and possibly my cart charger and with it lockable and welded on, should be pretty secure.
Thanks everyone for your input ! RTR |
08-18-2014, 04:36 PM | #14 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2013
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08-19-2014, 06:20 AM | #15 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Jarrettsville, MD
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Re: Trailer length for cart with rear seat ?
Just remember that backing the cart onto a short trailer to make it fit can upset the balance of the trailer. Backing my cart onto the trailer puts a lot more weight on the hitch which works fine for my F350, but somebody towing with an Escape or other small SUV may experience issues with it.
If you intend to tow the trailer often and/or long distances, being able to balance the weight properly on the trailer is going to make a big difference in the towing experience. 5x10 is the minimum that I would consider. I went 6x12 which worked out to be a great size for me. I can haul just about any mower, the cart fits just fine and balances well and I can even haul the cart (with rear step) with a hitch mounted carrier installed. |
08-19-2014, 06:43 AM | #16 | |
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Kentucky
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08-19-2014, 06:58 AM | #17 |
Card Carrying Old Fart
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Kentucky
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Re: Trailer length for cart with rear seat ?
I am a little late to the party but here is some info others might be able to use. I was looking for a used 5 x 10 but found a like new used 5 x 8 with the mesh bed and mesh ramp dirt cheap. I have a rear seat on my cart and to get the ramp up I have to back the cart on the trailer and let the rear seat foot rest over hang the front rail. I immediately noticed that the mesh bed was sagging under the load of the cart so I added some 2 x 10 wooden runners. Also to get the rear seat to clear the front rail I had to add another 2 x 10 for the front 4' or so. Also to keep the rear seat foot rest from digging into the ramp I had to make some 6" blocks to raise the ramp and added 4' 2 x 10 ramp extensions. It works fine for me but a 5 x 10 wooden bed trailer would have been a bit easier to deal with. Also, if you can find one a 5 x 10 "dove tail" trailer would be ideal. I reduces the height and weight of the ramp and reduces wind drag.
One thing I do like about my 5 x 8 is that the tongue is a single tube. Two bolts and I can remove the tongue to reduce the storage area needed. You can also get a kit to convert the tongue to fold. The dealer I bought my cart from delivers his on a 5 x 10 trailer. He added a boat type strap winch on the front of the trailer. All he does to secure the cart is to hook the winch hook to the front of the cart and snug it up. Much easier than messing with bunch of ratchet straps. |
08-19-2014, 07:30 AM | #18 | |
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08-19-2014, 08:57 AM | #19 | |
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08-19-2014, 09:31 AM | #20 |
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