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New Utility Trailer Shopping

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by lukem, Mar 29, 2022.

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  1. lukem

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    This one is bouncy too...but not bad enough to make me wish I got a lighter one.
     
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    Often some of that empty bounce will be mitigated after a few good loads seat the springs a bit. That's a really nice trailer, I bet it will serve you well for the long haul. :thumbs:
     
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    Should I make sides out of 5/4 decking or 2x material? I want it to be strong but I also want to be able to remove and install fairly easily.
     
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    5/4 IMO
     
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    :yes:
     
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    Used 1x on mine, 5/4 should work well for you!

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    This reminds me I need to figure out some low sides for my new to me 14’er. I’m not sure there’s stale pockets either so will either have to weld some on (I’d rather not) or figure out alternative ideas. It’s a wooden deck and was my FIL’s he used to haul his Rino sxs with a hydraulic soil probe.
     
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    SureTrac is a brand I'd buy from! :yes:
     
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    I hauled 5 yards of mulch last night and on the trip back (empty) it seemed a lot less bouncy. I'm hauling a tractor this weekend that hopefully will take the rest out.

    Overall, it tows great. New TBC in the truck and the trailer brakes work amazing together. Wish the truck has a little more grunt (4.6 24V), but I'm not in a hurry and won't be going far.
     
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