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bowhunter1023

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I'm in the market and I'm thinking 6x12. This will be a multiple purpose trailer to include camping, hauling/storing decoys, moving, etc.

Looking for tips, suggestions, etc. from folks that have owned them in the past.

Thanks in advance for the feedback!
 
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Chass

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Whatever you decide to go with. Just be sure to get LoJack or some other asset recovery device for it. Too many of my friends have had theirs stolen this year with 10s of thousands of dollars in equipment in them.
 
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hickslawns

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If on the fence about size. . . Go one size bigger. Extra height is seriously handy as well. Ever haul a UTV? You'll need the 7' height with roll bars. Still may not fit. I love my 14' Interstate with 7' height. The tandem axle is Overkill but gives me so many more options. It wouldn't be hard to overload a single axle. Tougher on the 14' tandem axle.

I wouldn't rule out Stealth or Interstate. Probably some other quality brands out there. @Beener ???

And on the roof, whenever possible get the one which is slightly domed. Flat roof works if you get a banging deal on a used one. If given choice I'd look for the domed or raised roof.
 

giles

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If budget allows, I’d look into the aluminum ones. I also agree about the flat roofs. Axle placement is key for loads to be carried, so keep that in mind also. I think it was @cspot that had a thread a while back about these. Might see how he likes his, pretty sure he went with new because it wasn’t much more then used.
 
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Hicklawns advice is solid. I went with the Tandem as well which is a little overkill, but I have already hauled loads that would have been too much for a single axle. Only thing that I maybe wished was that I went with a V nose, but they are more money. I went with Carmate and they are a well made trailer. There are cheaper ones out there, but when you look at them they are cheaper made too. Like most things you get what you pay for. I went 7x14 which actually inside is 6'4" X 13'8". I think I got an additional 6" in height with mine.

I had a utility trailer but the Cargo trailer is so much nicer especially when going to camp. I can just throw a bunch of stuff in it and don't have to worry about securing or the stuff getting wet.

Like Giles said I looked for used, but the used market was pretty expensive, so I went new.
 

giles

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Note the axle placement is way back. This will allow that trailer to carry more if your truck can hold it. Because it will be tongue heavy. This will also allow you to load it heavy in the rear and not worry about the tongue getting light. Perfect if you plan to build a bunk area in the front and slide the heavy stuff (quad/coolers) in the back.
 

giles

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Downfall to that is that you won’t be able to maneuver it around with the quad, but I believe you struck a deal with a loader...so that’ll make it easy to tuck away if needed.
 

"J"

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Single axel- easily moved around, especially in tight quarters. Tow is more unstable/rocky.

Double axel- PIA moving around without being attached too a vehicle. More stable tow, less susceptible to getting away from you especially on rough roads.

This is strictly my first hand info on single vs double axel trailers and trailering long distances. As well as maneuvering these things in tight access areas.

Personally, I’d never own a single axel trailer ever again. They have their place but not in my world.
 
Note the axle placement is way back. This will allow that trailer to carry more if your truck can hold it. Because it will be tongue heavy. This will also allow you to load it heavy in the rear and not worry about the tongue getting light. Perfect if you plan to build a bunk area in the front and slide the heavy stuff (quad/coolers) in the back.
The picture angle is deceiving. They are back but not as far as it looks
 

bowhunter1023

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I've definitely thought about the toy hauler route, but have explored what my budget would allow for in that regard. The wife is convinced we won't use a camper enough to justify the cost, but doesn't argue against a trailer. Need to do some research I guess.
 
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