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Posted by: jaybeecon55
A simple single axle trailer in that size is only going to weigh 400 to 500 pounds at most. You could cut that down by getting an aluminum trailer. In reality, I think you could tow two blasters with your Saab but you would be near the limits of what it could pull. Don't forget to add in all the weight of people and gear - your 2000 pound tow rating is probably figured with only a driver on board.
Jaybee
Posted by: jayri
Two-place aluminum snowmobile trailers are around 350lbs. I think this is you best bet...and depending on how you load them, you won't have any tongue weight.
Posted by: rusty24
I have a 6x12 trailer with a 4ft drop gate/ramp that goes just under 600. Weighed it when I got it because the axel is rated at 3500lbs ..... but alot of peple forget to include trailer weight against the axel rating. I took off the gate and use ramps. I'm thinking Im right at 500lbs right now. The gate was pretty hefty.
You can get an entire axel with electric brakes or do a brake upgrade to your existing axel ..... but you still need to factor in max load. Plus consider weight distrubution as well. Your cars weight with a fully loaded trailer, that could get scary if you are going up and down big hills or mountians. I have a Suburban that I tow with. We took out the rear seat for gear, tools and beer --- had the trailer with my 400ex, 700Raptor and a 500Foreman and swayed a little going through the mountains of West Virginia.
Posted by: LaPurr
I would probly say find a 2 place snowmobile trailer. They are light, easy to pull, and have a tilt bed for easy load and unload. This is what I do for my car that has a 2000 lbs tow rating. My trailer and 2 quads wiegh in at just over 1200 lbs. Which leaves me a bit of room for my gear and stuff. You probly are not going to find a trailer that is going to be lighter than a snowmobile trailer. i will post some links so you can get an idea of what I am talking about...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Snowmobile-and-ATV-Tilting-Trailer-8-Feet-by-8-Feet_W0QQitemZ270025983275QQihZ017QQcategoryZ66470QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Sled-Bed-aluminum-snowmobile-trailer_W0QQitemZ170028913231QQihZ007QQcategoryZ66470QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Newman-All-Aluminum-ATV-Snowmobile-Trailer-2-place_W0QQitemZ160030352020QQihZ006QQcategoryZ66470QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALUMINUM-SNOWMOBILE-ATV-TRAILER_W0QQitemZ230030111009QQihZ013QQcategoryZ66470QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Those are all on ebay, which if you narrow down your search for your area, you probly can find something in a affordable price range and what not. I love the snowmobile trailer behind a car. Makes for a lower profile driving down the interstate which will make your car make controlable and easier/freindlier to drive. And you can also attach loops to the side for tie down spots and if you want, wooden wall systems. That way when the wife wants to go to Home Depot, you will have something to carry all that stuff home with without getting dirt and all that all over the inside of your car.
Posted by: LaPurr
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Originally posted by: toehanus
Okay, I don't know a thing about Saab cars, but if you're going to be pushing the max tow rating for your vehicle, spend the money to have a transmission cooler installed on your car. If it's an automatic, your car is going to be shifting a lot and heating up. The cooler will definitely be cheaper than a new transmission.
toe
100% agreement there...
I also fixed the links above.
Posted by: LaPurr
Good point toehanus. Anothing thing I hadnt considered was that 2000 lbs tow capacity is including his gear that is going to be in the car, plus him and his wife. So now that I have thought clearly about it, you will probly be over the weight capacity of the car with 2 quads. 650 lbs for the quads, 700 lbs for the trailer, (just using a round number here so dont take offense) 400 lbs for you and your wife. that leaves 250 lbs for gear, luguage, etc. Unless you can find a really feather lite trailer. They are out there, but can be pricey depending on age. That would open you up from 250 lbs for stuff, to 450 lbs.
Posted by: LaPurr
I hadnt weighed any newer snowmobile trailers. Mine weighs in at a hefty 598 lbs. But mine is also from the 70's, and has steel ribs, bars, and whatever.
Posted by: LaPurr
Toe, PM sent, dont want to hijack his thread.
Posted by: GottaCleveland
For comparison, I have a heavier built (not a mass retailer) 4x8 trailer with expanded metal floor and an expanded metal shorter gate that weighs just under 500lbs.
Not that you asked, but I suggest you try to get a trailer with larger (13 - 15 inch) wheels. Those little doughnuts they put on some lighter trailers would scare me on a highway trip.
GC
Posted by: toehanus
Okay, I don't know a thing about Saab cars, but if you're going to be pushing the max tow rating for your vehicle, spend the money to have a transmission cooler installed on your car. If it's an automatic, your car is going to be shifting a lot and heating up. The cooler will definitely be cheaper than a new transmission.
toe
Posted by: toehanus
Another thing, you may have to end up putting some air shocks on the car if you're towing 2 quads with it. I'm thinking that even if you only put about 200 pounds on the tongue of the trailer, you'll still squat the car more than you really want. Air shocks or helper spring will help level out your setup. Also, be real careful that you don't exceed the tongue capacity of the trailer hitch. I'm guessing you either have, or will have a 1" receiver on the car. Those small receiver hitches won't handle a real big load.
toe
Posted by: toehanus
Hey LaPurr,
I noticed in your profile that you ride Etons. I've got an 2004 Eton Yukon 150 that has a broken front sprocket shaft (don't know if that's the correct term or not). Do you happen to know of any online parts sources for Etons? KA210, sorry for hijacking your thread.
toe
Posted by: kickass210
ok i figured if i got 2 blaster at a combined weight of 650 pounds. I drive a saab 9-3 with a tow rating of 2000 lbs. i hear that with out trailer brakes i can tow a 1000 lbs. how much does ...say a 6- 10 trailer weigh. just the trailer. . if i can't tow 2 quads and just one i'll get a 5x8. anyone with any information or comments is would be helpfull.
Posted by: kickass210
ty u for ur reply jaybee. i searched in google for 2 hrs last night loooking to see how much a trailer will weigh. and not one place could tell ya. its crazy. I know if i had a pickup or an suv it would'nt matter to much. but being as its just a saab 9-3 i want to be careful.
Posted by: kickass210
ya i'm trying to get as light as possible. I'm thinking i'm only going to be able to pull one quad. the wifey will want one as well but its a saab 9-3. not a pickup or suv. so instead of getting a sport quad like i want i'm going to have to get a utility quad 2x4. hopfully the ozark. i hear, and read its number one in its class and weighs 403 lbs
Posted by: kickass210
ty u very much i will look into that.
Posted by: kickass210
my saab 9-3 has 2000 pound towing limit. i checked with the saab forum. http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/index.php?s=8056916fab03ac00288598e23f9c5a9a&
alot of people with good advice in here. so i know i can tow atleast one. the thing is is i know the wife will want her own quad eventually or i want to ride more agressively. i don't want a truck and the second car we have is a 2004 nissan maxima sl. id rather not use that for anything but driving.
Posted by: kickass210
ok in a perfect world . 2 place trailer 350+ 500 rancher + trx250 360 that adds up to a tad over 1200 lbs . now i weigh 260. plus the wife is 130. we are at 1600 lbs . saab guys tell me 1k for no trailer brakes and 2k with max. since i'm on a limited budjet. I will do one quad one trailer till i can get something too tow 2 quads. have family members with trailers and able vehicles. so we will see how it plays out. its noting going to happen till feb at the earliest because we are getting married. In january. I just like to be prepared before hand before i make costly mistakes!
Posted by: aqharoper
For many years I pulled 2 banshees on a Karavan 2 place snomobile trailer with a 1994 dodge shadow, 4cyl I still use it to pull my quad to the local track. I never had any problems at all.
Posted by: BAIR
Another option - is to buy a second trailer for the wife's car.
This may sound silly; BUT! If all you have is 'family cars' the average towing capacity is 1000 lbs, the trailer will be between 300 - 500 lbs add the ATV 400 - 600 lbs and you are real close to the limits...
If you have two machines plus the gear need to ride - well you get my point.
So you could buy a truck ... expensive if you don't need a truck for any other purpose.
With two trailers you solve the problem, and the biggest pain is the extra gas bill when travelling - still cheaper than a truck or a new transmission.
