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I have a 12' PJ trailer that is 83" wide. It has removable side rails that are used as loading ramps, so I can side-load my Rancher and rear-load my P500. It is a single axle with a 3500-pound weight capacity. Really handy!
I look forward to your update. I like the size (big enough but not too big) plus the large wheels. It seems like many smaller trailers come with small wheels and 2200 Lb axles. I would prefer "overkill" suspension rather than just enough. Was it a special order or did R and R have it in stock? If special order, how long did it take from the time you ordered it?
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It's 2999lb rating so it doesn't require brakes. It was a non-standard size, but there wasn't additional charges for building. It was priced between two standard sizes.
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Finally got my trailer in and up and running..Ended up being $2300 out the door with spare tire ($115) and including the $320 extra for the bifold ramp. The trailer is 5x10 so I only have about 5" on each side when loading. Loading is real easy with that ramp being so long when extended. Added the Ridgid tool box on the tongue. I moved the unit a few more inches forward on the return trip and it towed better. Must have been a little too light on the tongue.
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Very nice trailer. Yeah remember the p500 is a bit lighter in the front vs rear. My trailer is so balanced I need to back it on or I have no tongue weight.
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I like using a 5x8 trailer with the ramp gate folded over. Those ramp gates catch a lot of wind, so doing this increases my fuel economy on the highway substantially as well as allows me to use a smaller trailer. Just use a pair of ramps to load and unload, much easier than something as high as a pickup bed.
Did you take Pauly's car?
Indeed very sweet trailer!
Where in Montana are u going?
Stop by for an elk steak dinner
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Indeed very sweet trailer!
Where in Montana are u going?
Stop by for an elk steak dinner
I've got friends and a grand daughter in the Bozeman area. We'll be using it for elk hunting.
If you are planning to put tracks on your P5, you will need a 63x123.... even then you will need to modify the tailate a bit since with the tracks it is about 130 inches long by 60 inches wide. just on wheels, 5 x 10 will do.
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I have a 5 x 8 trailer. I put two pieces angle on the two latches that gives me about 4 inches of extra length. The holes fit too.
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Looking to get a larger trailer than my current 13 ft cargo area (single axle). Hauling a P500 and Rancher. Any feedback on a true 16 ft long bed, or the shorter combination side load and rear ramp type. Anyone converted a 13 ft to cut out the sides and wondering if that weakens it for weight of both machines. Local dealer has a 83"wide, dual axle with brake, side load for $1900. Looks like I need 16 ft end to end with both.
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I can carry both my Rancher and my P500 with the 12-footer. As I said, I find it real handy. The dual-axle setup your local dealer has, which I assume is a 16-footer, seems like a decent price.
Do you have enough room with s 12??
I was thinking about that but I thought a 12 would be tight..
Please let me know
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