Things to Think About When Choosing a Sled Trailer

Things to Think About When Choosing a Sled Trailer

Sleds are what in Saskatchewan and Manitoba call their snowmobiles. Since you can’t cruise a snowmobile along a city street, you need a heavy-duty hauler (also called a toy trailer) to get it to the wilderness.

Most sled trailers double as haulers for ATVs in the off-season. A well-known maker of cargo trailers and open-deck trailers is Triton.

Snowmobilers buying a sled trailer in Saskatchewan have many questions to ask themselves before they decide what type of heavy-duty hauler to buy.

Do You Need a Special Trailer for Snowmobiles?

Snowmobiles require cargo trailers that are at least 8.5 feet wide as snowmobiles are usually about 4 feet wide. This is especially important to consider if you are transporting snowmobiles side by side.

The sled deck you choose should have a tongue weight that exerts 10% to 15% of the trailer’s total weight.

Should I Buy an Open Deck or an Enclosed trailer?

You can use an open sled deck as a snowmobile trailer but keep in mind that an open sled deck is less protective of the vehicle, especially in bad weather.

An open snowmobile trailer should have a steel frame with tie-downs to keep the vehicles sturdy and in place.

Trailer Tips

Consider getting an aerodynamic v-nose trailer to reduce stress on the tow vehicle.

Whether you are buying a lowboy or an enclosed sled trailer, a front ramp makes it easier to move snowmobiles and ATVs onto the hauler platform.

To find out more about buying a new snowmobile trailer and about how such factors as tongue weight, axles and tie-downs can affect which sled deck you buy, visit FFUN MOTORSPORTS Saskatoon.