Buzam

My Truck and trailer set-up, trailer is around 5800lbs loaded. Tows like a dream now that my WDH is set right.

EcoboostKev

Great looking setup!!! I have to ask, did the dealer recommend the 1200/12,000# Equal-i-zer?? I have almost the identical size trailer with 850lb dry tongue weight compared to your 835lbs and my dealer sold me the 1000/10,000lb Equal-i-zer setup.. I had my setup weighed at my local Cat scale and my loaded tongue weight was 940lbs.. I don't have any issues and it tows very well. I'm just wondering how yours tows and if maybe i should upgrade to the 1200/12,000lb setup since I'm close to the 1000lb rating of my weight distribution bars??

Yzfrankie

The ski is the last thing that is loaded into the trailer for that very reason. My trailer is equipped with an electric tongue jack so I raise the front of the trailer and block up the tailgate to reduce the angle of the tailgate. Next use two 3' pieces of 2x6 as small ramps then you grab a couple of friends and push it in. It's much faster. Lol. I can load it myself using a ratchet strap or chain fall.

joe mcmillan

My 2004 PU with the 22' tri-toon powered by a 250 hp Etec. Cruises nice and smooth and plenty of power to go fast.

jdog0411

2013 Ecoboost Lariat SCREW and 20' Enclosed Car Hauler.

76Truck

Surprisingly well. I drive 65-70 and when we hit what I est. to be 10-15 mph head winds, I dropped to 60 but maintained a smooth, stable ride.

76Truck

Thank you. Yup, just one. I would have liked two but 10,000 BTU covers it well. It does get nice a cold during the hot summer nights.

76Truck

The 1,200lb rated WDH will give you ideal loaded tongue weight support up to the GVWR of your truck, without being an overkill. You could get away with a 1,000lb rated WDH, but IMO if you tend to be a heavy packer and tow with some fluids in the tanks, then 1,000lb rated WDH could become less than ideal under these conditions. Just my opinions. When I am loaded down, especially during deer season, I am pushing close to a 1000lb tongue weight.

As far as towing, I forget I have it back there sometimes. I have hit some heavy gust and it did well given that the driver does not freak out. LOL.

The dealer recommended the 1000/10000 but I knew that was not gonna cut it. I honestly wanted to go 1400/14000 in case I ever need to pull wet but decided that was overkill.

Wanna Ride

2011 4x4 with 5.0, averaged 15.8 mpg on a 2000 mile trip at about 67 mph. Total trailer weight is approximately 1800 pounds and contents of cab/bed were approximately 1100 pounds. Experienced some wind (sometimes at about 20 mph) and several heavy rain storms.

I built this trailer about 6-8 years ago. Pretty heavy-duty, and made to last with minimal maintenance needs. it doesnt look like it from this angle, but it can easily carry two full-size Harleys, dirt-bikes, or quads. Used a set of Ford Ranger wheels I had laying around for it, composite decking, aluminum fenders, internally wired and recessed LEDs, all stainless steel hardware, aluminum storage box, integrated ramps, hinged license-plate, lots of welded D-rings, and an integrated fuel jug rack. Total cost of material, tires, etc was about $1500, but it took me lots of man hours to build it. The upside to that is, it'll last me forever, and is very versatile.

panthercity

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VERY nice job on that trailer!