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    Single axle hybrid trailers reviews

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    47 minutes ago, slomo said:

     

    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.

     

    Thank you for input.  It is greatly appreciated.

     

    i was looking at the Bullet before.  It’s amazing the price difference between Bullet, SnoPro and Triton.  I guess different aluminum panels?

     

     

     

    Single axle hybrid trailers reviews

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    I previously had a 7’ wide Triton that was 18 long plus the v.  I liked it but at that point we used only for ATVs.  I had taken a little hiatus from snowmobiling other then shorter cottage trips and ice fishing.   I sold it about 5 years ago and wish I had kept it now.  But it was a little big for one sled.  

     

    And does the dealers give good October discounts at the sled show?  Or better buying now?

    Single axle hybrid trailers reviews

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    I am looking at purchasing an enclosed single trailer and read in an old thread that a number of guys bought 7’ wide hybrids last year and would like to hear reviews on experience.  

     

    Leaning towards a 7’ wide as majority of the time I believe I will be trailering one sled only.

     

    How do the single axle hybrid such as TC167 or Bullet tow?  

    Better mileage then a traditional 101” wide hybrid?

     

    Does the single axle with 2 machine create extra tounge weight?

     

    Is loading 2 machines in 7{ wide hybrid a pain in the ass?

     

    Is one 3,500lbs single axle better then 2 axles at 2,200lbs each?

     

    Should I just go and get a 14ft with 5’ V nose trailer?

     

     

    Towing with a 2017 Dodge Ram with 5.7 hemi.

     

    My primary sled is a 2019 Polaris Titan.  Big and wide track.

    Second sled is a 2003 Polaris SKS 700.

     

     

     

     

    MTO Annual safety inspections for trucks and trailers

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    12 hours ago, snowman said:

    taking in consideration that the towing vehicle is NOT commercial and registered for under 4500kg, it is not that simple, if the towed trailer is under 2800kg (actual weight) regardless of 1 or 2 axles it does not get added on to the truck weight, and you do not have to register the truck to account for this weight.   if you have a trailer that is over 2800 kg (actual weight) you would have to add the trailer weight to the actual weight of the truck, which in this case it would most likely put you over 4500lbs  would require a sticker.   http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/trucks/commercial-vehicle-faq.shtml

     

    There are no laws as far as i am aware that would force you to get a sticker for a 2 axle trailer if you can fall within the above weights.   i am not saying that you may not need one...if you are pulling ANY trailer with a stickered truck you need to have a sticker on the trailer regardless, even if it is your 12' aluminum boat.

     

    seems to be some misleading and wrong information about towing on this forum.  I would suggest if anyone is still feeling overwhelmed with the information, stop in at a weigh scale and ask the mto directly and get the proper information directly from the inspectors. 

     

    If i remember right, EVERY year this subject gets brought up and some of the same information is circulated again and again........

    I was pulling a 19’ Triton with a 6,000lbs gvwr with a Ford F-150.  I went to scales and asked if I required a yellow sticker.  I live in Milton and passed the scales every time I towed trailer.  They told me yes and that they could ticket me with empty trailer.  So I sticker both knowing how many times I passed scale house and mto officers watching for infractions.

     

    i was also told in the past  that you technically must license your tow vehicle for the combined weight of the truck and trailer.   So any truck towing a trailer could be over weight if registered at the 2,990kgs for cheapest plates on the truck.   More mud for your discussion.

    MTO Annual safety inspections for trucks and trailers

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    Crispy I agree about a few things in your post.

    1.  Take a hit to right the economy.

    2.  Public sector wage freeze and downsizing is necessary.

    3.  MTO ain’t never going to be perfect or better.

     

    The yellow stickers came about due to a complete lack of respect for motorists on the road by truck owners / trucking companies.  Trucks and trailers were unsafe and needed a way to be identified.

    When commercial businesses tried to hide in enclosed trailers they got dragged into the yellow sticker mess.

     

    Who remembers the news of hundreds of trucks getting plates pulled for infractions.  No where near as common now.  

     

     

     

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