Ya, was looking at the Bison, but passed. Have their rear bumper which is nice, but I don't want my winch down that low for plowing and mudding reasons, lol.
I do really like the "full coverage" aspect of the Bison.
Ya, was looking at the Bison, but passed. Have their rear bumper which is nice, but I don't want my winch down that low for plowing and mudding reasons, lol.
I do really like the "full coverage" aspect of the Bison.
Question for all the 5x8 and 5x10 trailer peoples (Or whatever else size):
Do you really *need* the ramp? 26" tires, I should be able to crawl up onto the trailer without a ramp, right?
Or does it bounce around too much?
Do you really *need* the ramp? 26" tires, I should be able to crawl up onto the trailer without a ramp, right?
Or does it bounce around too much?
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Why size Stinger does one need to manage power for the whole system? Plan is to route all power, including winch draw, through this relay.
A Viper 6k is what I will be running. At max amp draw, Viper states its 330a draw on a 1st layer pull. Factor in some lights (~30a), Sound bar (?amps), and maybe a heater. Stinger makes an 80a, 200a, and 500a model. It sounds like the 500 is what I need.
Thoughts?
A Viper 6k is what I will be running. At max amp draw, Viper states its 330a draw on a 1st layer pull. Factor in some lights (~30a), Sound bar (?amps), and maybe a heater. Stinger makes an 80a, 200a, and 500a model. It sounds like the 500 is what I need.
Thoughts?
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I have a 5x8 tilt trailer. If parked in a somewhat strategic spot, tilting not needed (27" tires).
Side note: this small tilt trailer has the axle located further forward than a standard trailer. Results in much more weight needed forward of the axle. With the P5 on there I get trailer sway, so I have to add weight to the tongue.
Therefore I don't recommend a 5x8 tilt trailer for the P500.
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FWIW...I'm running two 300 amp circuit breakers. One is dedicated to the winch and the other for all accessories.
I have a 300amp breaker, and the 6k elite widespool viper winch, along with some lights etc.
My thoughts were, light and medium pulls it should be fine, but if I have to do a REALLY hard pull, I'm going to double (or triple) the line with a couple snatch blocks so the winch doesn't have to work so hard.
I also carry a 20' and 15' tow straps, some shorter tree savers etc.
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Thoughts on 28x10x14 tires and rubbing? Looking hard at the Tusk Terrabite Aramids in this size. Per RMATV, the true size is 27.25". Will probably end up with a 1" spacer on 14x7 (5+2) wheels.
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I’m running 27s no issue. Maybe the spacers might give you some turn clearance. PSI also a factor on tire diameter. Lots of threads searching 28. Here’s one with a @trigger reply.
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P500 - 28" TIRES WITH 1 1/2" WHEEL SPACERS AM I LOOKING FOR TROUBLE?
I know it's been a long time but I decided To trickle charge that battery up In smack on some bigger tires and a have a little fun outdoors I just ordered 28x9-12 on all 4 wheels with new ITP black steel WHEELS I got the same wheels for all for front and back The brand of tires I got are swamp...
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You might be alright with those unless you're running Ricochet rock sliders as they protrude into the wheel well a little. 26x11, 5+2 and 1" spacer rubbed the rock slider. Why 14's? I know it opens up the tire choices but doesn't leave much sidewall to cushion the ride.
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Will probably end up with SSS full skids/arm guards as well as the Honda nerfs (know anything about those?.....)
As for the tires and wheels; my ideal size would be 27x10x12, but they unfortunately don't make it. I think I want the same size on all 4 corners for simplicity sake. 9s seem too skinny and 11s seem too wide. Also, there's the wheel selection aspect. I can't seem to find anything I like in a 12".
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Thinking a mask comes with Nerf bars, Lone Ranger type, not Covid type.
2 Questions for trailering peoples:
1> Any recommended jacks for 5x10 utility trailer? Scissor VS bottle? or is a $20 harbor freight scissor jack good enuf?
Have a good one in the truck I can drag over and use if I need to, just looking for one to keep on the trailer toolbox.
2> Anybody put on trailer sway control for these little things? Trailer is max rated at 3000lbs, I might get over 2000 once in a while, but not very often. Was a trucker for like 7 years, so used to hauling bigger stuff, this is the smallest trailer I've ever hauled, lol.
1> Any recommended jacks for 5x10 utility trailer? Scissor VS bottle? or is a $20 harbor freight scissor jack good enuf?
Have a good one in the truck I can drag over and use if I need to, just looking for one to keep on the trailer toolbox.
2> Anybody put on trailer sway control for these little things? Trailer is max rated at 3000lbs, I might get over 2000 once in a while, but not very often. Was a trucker for like 7 years, so used to hauling bigger stuff, this is the smallest trailer I've ever hauled, lol.
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