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Enclosed cargo trailer
« on: August 23, 2016, 06:45:33 PM »
I am seriously considering buying an enclosed trailer to add to my camping/hunting arsenal. Having a wall tent, stove, and all the gear that goes with it takes up a lot of room. I am looking for advice as to what to look for or avoid in a new enclosed trailer. For reference I am currently looking at the Interstate brand in 6x10 or maybe 6x12. Opinions welcome, good, bad, or indifferent.

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« Last Edit: August 23, 2016, 07:05:32 PM by Boss .300 winmag »
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Re: Enclosed cargo trailer
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2016, 09:20:19 PM »
Here is what I did this year.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,178687.0.html

This is a 7x14 Charmac, 2 axle, extra height, rear ramp, RV door latch, latches have a lock integrated into them so you don't need padlocks to lock it up tight.

Middle road price wise, but was built stronger than others that I looked at. I would stay away from the cheaper ones, you get what you pay for.  :twocents:
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Re: Enclosed cargo trailer
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2016, 03:27:21 AM »
It's more money but I agree on the tandem axle.  I used to use my 21' V-nose sled trailer as my camp a lot.  It works great with quality cots. Only downfall was the length and height getting it off road.  I have determined a 14 or 16 is the good size range for myself.  I have had a 10' and the 21'.  The 14' is probably the perfect length under most conditions.
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Re: Enclosed cargo trailer
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2016, 07:04:38 AM »
Here is what I did this year.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,178687.0.html

This is a 7x14 Charmac, 2 axle, extra height, rear ramp, RV door latch, latches have a lock integrated into them so you don't need padlocks to lock it up tight.

Middle road price wise, but was built stronger than others that I looked at. I would stay away from the cheaper ones, you get what you pay for.  :twocents:

Where did you buy your trailer at?
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Re: Enclosed cargo trailer
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2016, 10:07:30 AM »
I agree with the everyone that you would be better off with a tandem axle trailer with breaks.

We started with a 6 x 12 single axle but the OG's kept adding stuff to our camp setup until it was over loaded.  The last trip it took we blew two tired and bent the axle.  We switch two years ago to a 7' x 14' tandem axle with breaks and installed two rows of e-track down both walls to better secure larger items.  Breaks are nice to have when packing out in late November when there is lots of ice and snow.

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Re: Enclosed cargo trailer
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2016, 12:31:19 PM »
Here is what I did this year.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,178687.0.html

This is a 7x14 Charmac, 2 axle, extra height, rear ramp, RV door latch, latches have a lock integrated into them so you don't need padlocks to lock it up tight.

Middle road price wise, but was built stronger than others that I looked at. I would stay away from the cheaper ones, you get what you pay for.  :twocents:

Where did you buy your trailer at?

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Re: Enclosed cargo trailer
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2016, 09:17:43 PM »
Some good points and  some great ideas in the link to the other thread. Thanks guys. Keep the ideas coming.

 


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