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Looks like the show price from last year is back on the Bullit hybrid - $7, 691.00 https://actiontrailers.ca/shop/build-a-trailer/snowmobile-motorcycle/inline-hybrid/sled-shed-aluminum-pro-starr-bullet-series-rear-ramp-door-7-wide-inline-hybrid-snowmobile/ Get it early and have time to make it your own before the season begins. Check the list of features for the price. Course if you have triton tattooed down the side of your d*ck....pay more for less.

I don't think it is a contest? As this seems to be some sort of effort to get people "involved" via reporting (there is a facebook page called real time reports already?) it might be used to help solve two problems - 1) off trail riding and 2) low volunteer turnout and burnout with clubs. If snowmobilers can be encouraged through whatever reporting mechanism this thing might provide to become involved with clubs, a sense of '"ownership" toward the trails might be fostered which could reduce the off trail riding. Given certain facebook sledding sites I am aware of, might be too late. Still maybe a refreshing marketing change from shilling for manufacturers and parts suppliers by those with the marketing contract and friends. I've seen soupkids on Sudbury TV being interviewed on the trails - comfortable in front of the camera and lots of time on his hands these days. Noticed that they seem to have gone back to the old district numbering system again? (or least for this thing)

I have a phone from this century, several handles, and a couple of national awards for promotional material - what do you think they're paying soup?

Did not have a problem myself in four different areas of Quebec last year....but in the spirit of compromise I will be applying this to my tunnel and carrying that email Dans un esprit de compromis, je l'applique à mon tunnel

Here you go - complete with translation: Just save image and print it out.

Sérieusement???????????????????????????????? Consider Quebec trails such as these in December of 2019 prior to your Ontario sledding in 2020. Pics from December 2018..... Just clear your mind of the useless concept that Christmas is family time....unless family is with you!

Seat has been claimed by family member - no longer for sale. 2012 BRP 1+1 seat & mounting module part 860 200 279 and seat back support 860 200 060

Pre-season early pass is up $10 from last year - to $330.00 - you can get $40 back for your insurance refund - relatively easy on-line form after you receive your trail pass in the mail.

Get well soon skidooboy ! You too Luc.

You left out your credit card number Blake. (good info by the way)

Hey...if you can't afford a $2,300 407 bill........ a $250 trail pass(times however many) .....$700 for insurance .....a $17,000 trailer.........truck....gas....food .....accommodation.....spare parts.....clothing......psychiatry bills worrying about the weather....you shouldn't be in sledding!

You don't apply for funding for snowmobiling, you apply for funding to promote gender equality in snowmobiling. (or new immigrants in snowmobiling, lgbtqlmnoprstuvwxyz persons - or equivalent - participation in snowmobiling etc. ) Various government departments must spend money in their budgets or lose what they have to spend the next year.

Looks like sledding has a long way to go for gender equality...

Good explanation of that process and some applications here for those curious types: https://www.wileymetal.com/what-is-cold-metal-transfer-and-is-it-more-efficient-than-mig/ Out of curiousity, I am going to look at that area further to see if the structure could be improved by physical joint - an ounce of prevention etc. Be looking at my Triton more closely as well.

Not too hard to do........I have the trailer resting on its frame while I use it as a work space for my new to me snowmobile....and passing on some observations. I have it on good authority that Triton was interested in how this trailer compared to their similar offering. I have to say, appreciated some of the comments in this thread that are based on fact or evidence - as opposed to those channeling their inner Craig Nicholson - particularly the dangers of aluminum and ferrous metal contact. Not sure how PLC's idea of a sacrificial anode would work as I think the anode has to be immersed in water to work, but good thinking nevertheless. Might help out someone like myself who does not go into debt for toys (unless 0% interest rate or similar) and wants to save 3 - 4 thousand dollars.

Doing a bit of work on the Bullit trailer yesterday - after above discussion on metal rot between trailer and axle on Triton, decided to take a closer look. Posting pics of the axle / frame junction for the Bullit - looks very servicable. Good thick piece of nylon looking fiber between the axle and frame mount. The way the mount to frame is constructed, it is easy to check the condition of the area in relation to aluminum or steel degrading. On my Triton, the mount is made on a long channel of aluminum sistered to the main frame - the only way to tell if corrosion is evident for sure is to remove the axle to inspect. Pretty good idea here.....easy to check the anchoring bolts. A couple of ideas to pass along.....it you don't like rusty safety chains, get yea to Canadian Tire and pick up a couple of bicycle inner tubes - make sure they are the flat resistant product - says right on them. The flat resistant are thicker rubber, are cold resistant as opposed to regular thickness and work great. Slide the rubber over your chain after removal and then refasten. I have had these installed for a couple of years - the ends of the chain rust a bit, but the rest of the chain is protected. A bit of Corrosion Free undercoating - the best on the market - adds protection and the inner tube keeps it from thinner during bad weather. (4 pin wiring is to hook up to battery to check trailer wiring) A couple of years ago, used a few around the home items to make a cheap cover for the 7 pin connector - usually the first thing to start rotting when salt is evident. And finally, a pic for Blake - the Superclamp hook - not sure why yours would not work Maybe check the model number of the hook? - 2200 T style Deck Hook - SKU for RD - 12-34400-02 Sometimes available at Canadian Tire or Princess Auto on sale.

It looks like the Bullit is constructed in two phases - the base 7 X 16 trailer - upon which the top superstructure has later been mounted. (results in exposed floor at the leading edge) One base size trailer can be used for several model applications at the factory. According to spec sheets, material thicknesses etc. are similar. The Bullit has more supporting material than the TC167, if you check out the interior and fender mountings up close. Accessories which are included in the Bullit are going to put the price of the TC167 over $10,000. before tax. I am thinking, much like Toyota for instance, that you are also paying extra for the legend of reliability. After 6 years of ownership of a 2009 Tacoma that did not have one minute of ownership without something being wrong with it (actually came out ahead on an extended warranty bought at a discount in the U.S. and same for a 2008 Corolla*) pay little heed to marketing BS and do as much inspection and research as I can myself. *2004 Echo continues to run flawlessly and even fixes itself sometimes.

Strange - my hook thingy took a bit of aligning but eventually fastened tight with the correct hook orientation. I purchased the anchor strip for the rear superclamp as wasn't sure where each rear end would end up with two machines. Guess you could also use the regular bolt hook up through the floor - but you have already conquered the problem.

Would you be having trouble with the self locking bolt hook that fits in the aluminum floor channel, the strip hook anchor which bolts to the floor, or the alignment of the skis in relation to the Super Clamp arms once the sleds are loaded?

No doubting the Triton is a fine trailer, not disagreeing with your or any other appraisal, but folks might want to keep in mind that at the time everyone else purchased the TC167 (and I looked at one myself) there was little or no competition in this particular market niche - not until probably this year with the Bullit and perhaps another brand name. Triton might have the reputation, but other brands might be trying to get into the field with similar offerings - and a discounted price. Worth a look around.

The items I mention above are little quirks that in my opinion needed to be addressed to reduce problems in the future, but don't get the idea that the Bullit is not good value for the money - about $3,000.00 less than the Triton. Structurally the Bullit is very sound, all welds look good, brand name components are used in hitch, axle, and hubs, (sorry don't have the manuals at hand) I have rarely bought anything including a $50K truck that didn't need some kind of 'improvements' right from the factory. My single Triton trailer needed some upgrades and you were nickled and dimed for any extras. Both are good products and worth of consideration depending on your usage.

I purchased the 16' X 7" Bullit about a month and a half ago - the purchase price was very similar to the show price. To date I have towed it to my place from Action Trailers unladen so can't comment on loaded weight performance yet. But it did tow very well empty and visibility around the sides was good so that passing slower vehicles did not present much of a problem. It was a very windy day on which I picked it up, yet felt no sway or much wind resistance. I am glad I got it earlier than next fall to allow for a few improvements and modifications. I am installing more interior lighting, (there is one at the front part already) storage rigging for fuel cans etc, and adaptations for Super Clamp tie downs - the hooks for floor channels are readily available. Have also installed some sliding hasp lock hardware on the front and side doors. A wireless rear view camera is also in the works as is an access port to be able to run an extension cord for an interior heater if block heater electrical is available. A few deficiencies: -the leading edge of the trailer exposes the edge of the pressure treated plywood floor platform, which after exposure to salt and slush, will likely degrade. Will be fixing this with an application of painted Grace Ice and Water Shield - very tough and sticky roofing membrane. -in order to grease the ezee lube bearings (or whatever brand name they are) the entire wheel has to be removed to take off plastic decorative wheel hub covers which are virtually useless anyway and this operation will be a disincentive to regular hub bearing greasing. The plastic hub covers have been turned into deco pieces for ms. slomo's flower garden - the hub can now be greased without having to remove a wheel. -one wheel was torqued more than the other. User manual supplies proper torque measurements for hub nuts - neither wheel to spec. -corrogated metal on roof is going to provide a space for water to settle over time - expansion and contraction during weather might create leaking - will jump off that bridge when I get to it, but likely a layer of ice and water shield will make an easy repair. -grease fittings on the ramp door closing handles were sunk too deep into the hinge metal and could not be accessed by a regular grease gun. They appear to be some sort of press fit without threads on them so will be drilled out and replaced. -some wiring to exterior lights was too tight into unprotected access holes in sharp metal with little insulating material on the wiring - a condition that would result in the wiring contracting in cold weather, being cut into by the metal by vibration and shorting out - something you don't want at -30 or -40 degrees. Wiring has been relaxed with extra length and protection added to the harness. For the money though I am pretty pleased - the axles and hubs are brand names, trailer structure is well constructed, ferrous metal has been well insulated from aluminum and the opening side door, which will come in handy, is an extra cost feature on the similar Triton model. I have been, however, paying closer attention to ms. slomo's yoga stuff, as if you spend much time in the trailer working on it or a sled, your back will pay the price and need to be stretched and relaxed. Only thing holding me back on the yoga thing is the price and look of the yoga outfits you need to buy and sledding costs enough already. My dealing with Action Trailers could have been better - the trailer was ready on time, but the guy who was supposed to install the license plate disappeared without attaching it - so ran all day without one. Received an email saying I left 'before they could put it on' - I assumed that the guy would have done his job and that it was on there. (the license plate attaching area is well out of sight - hope this doesn't present any difficulties later) Anywhoo, they had to be reminded to courier it to me which eventually happened - not a big deal on the surface, but I did pay close to $100 to get plated and registered. Anything else I note will be mentioned here later.

Found a good video if you are installing the Qualipieces roller skiis on a skidoo Pilot TS ski.... It is in French, but very easy to understand. Be careful when replacing the carbides - it is easy to switch the ends around so that the tapered edge is backward - wrong. Luckily I lucked out with this as checked afterward and got a break! Went with the Qualipieces product this time around - the Rouski people didn't have product available and weren't very forthcoming as to when it would be available if ever. Might have to make a 'looped' tool to operate the Qualipieces to avoid having boots wear out or bending over too much - not a big deal. Thanks to above posters for the locktite info and made sure lots of grease on axle through spindle.

Spoken for.... I have the emails to prove it. Good post Blake.

Didn't get a picture going over SJ? Thanks for the pics and travelogue revrnd - good to follow along.