I Love my sled deck! I have mine pretty much sealed up between the bed rails and the bottom of the deck to keep the snow out. I keep a couple totes of tools and spare parts underneath and still plenty of room for a couple gear bags and gas cans if need be. Locking tail gate keeps things safe and keeps the back seat clear to get changed if you need to gear up at the trail head!
One major thing missing in conversation is "chain controls" on highway like here in the Sierras. Towing trailer means 55 speed limit and chaining up truck and possibly even trailer. Sled deck bypasses all that headache at the checkpoint.
My folks have a 3 place enclosed and I bought a sled deck a few years back. Certainly pros and cons to both, thought the video did a good job of explaining them! 👏
Great Video Dan!! I built a sled deck for my Denali HD and I love it. I was over using a open place with covers. So not only is it fun riding the trail it's just as fun loading and unloading with always a group of people ready to watch something happen!! 😂🤣 had a group of 8 guys watching me last year and a DCNR officer
Nice vid thanks Dan! I like my sled deck because it seals to my box and I have all that extra dry storage, but as I get older an enclosed trailer sounds pretty nice!
Also a little input I used a sled deck to go from Wisconsin to the u.p the sled deck is great especially mileage wise but you also have to consider the road treatment(salt) I’ve had a little corrosion on handlebar bits and pipe
I used to have a 12' clamshell to haul both my sled and my wife's and it was a cheap and effective way to haul them especially when we were hauling with a Jeep but I sold it this past fall after buying a Silverado 1500 Trail Boss. I bought a 2023 16' Blizzard V-nose. It is so much easier to ride on and ride off and it has plenty of extra space for tools and stuff and if needed, I could get a third sled in it. I like the ability to put my gear bag in it and also have a place to work on the sled if it breaks down so I don't need to be working on it in the cold. I also bought the trailer with the extra tie-down rails since we both ride Harleys so the trailer can do double duty in the nicer weather as a bike hauler. It's a great setup for us.
As I’m building my gear set up slowly, my 4 place aluminum trailer has served me well. But, I look forward to getting into an enclosed trailer in the next couple years for all the reasons explained in this video. Keep up the good Dan and the Nxt Lvl clan! Love all the content (even if I’m a Cat Alpha guy, haha)!
I use a little 8 ft double wide sled trailer. Can turn it around on a 2 lane road, light, ramp slides underneath, and the best part is when we get home we don't need to unload the sleds off the truck that night. Can just unhook the trailer and leave it for the next day. Love the videos guys. I can only speak for me but they help me be a better rider!
Thats awesome Joe, everyones situation is different so its really all about what works best for you. Thanks for supporting the channel and great to hear its helping. Have a great winter.
@@elihautamaki547 mine pulls awesome. But I built it myself so I made it pull that way. I'd probably rather have a deck for how clean and easy they are, but I've got way too many jobs for my truck year round that it's not ideal for me
And then theres us swedes with small 750kg max total trailers for two sleds with like a tilting roof/cap that you easily can tow with a normal car...these things are mad convinient, cheap and hold fuel costs back.(kinda good for us with 8,4 usd/gal diesel prices)
7x23 trailer is the way to go for me. Holds 3-4 sleds enough room for your gear in the trailer and enough comfort in a crew cab for 3 or 4 guys. You can also tow it with a 1500 series pickup.
I got my flatbed on my truck I like it only issue I have is long tracks on the bed with enclosed trailer gotta kick the tracks out to sides if you don't with some enclosed trailer its extremely close with backing in tight spots if you don't and ramp storage if you don't have guarenteed spot to back upto and unload
I think it also matters how far you have to go to the trailhead. Those of us with 12+ hour drives, the enclosed trailer makes the most sense since you're almost always driving through some weather. If I lived closer a sled deck would make sense.
Had a sled deck for many years use it summer for the quads winter the long tracks work well with crappy roads good weight for my F250 use a enclosed a few times this past season pull it with my new F150 it was nice to change out inside a trailer and the F150 pull the 21'trailer no issues with 3 sled inside
I actually met the founder of stryker back in 2018 when he was still a rig welder. They put out some awesome products! One big issue with flat decks depending where you are, you might have to register your vehicle as commercial/business use to legally run one which is a very significant cost after the flat deck it's self. In my area this means insurance hike, higher registration fees, keeping a log book and a yearly safety inspection. The way around this is already have a business that requires a company vehicle anyway like you that way you can claim the write-offs.
I use a slightly modified folding trailer from Harbor Freight. I got it used for $100, modded it, and can haul up to 3 sleds. Folds up nicely in the off season, and there is zero risk of damaging the tow vehicle when loading/unloading my machines. Further, I can tow it with any capable car. Don't need to invest in a special truck, or if it comes time to trade in the truck, my sled transport rig doesn't become useless or obsolete.
Both, Nothing beats getting ready/undressed at the end of the day in a covered trailer if its storming outside. but at the end of the day a deck/flat bed will get you to the mountain earliest/latest in the season yeah you can unhook and turn a 2 place around on a forest service road...but who wants to deal with that
What I learn from this is that I need two different trucks - A 3/4-ton with a custom flat bed for day trips and a 1-ton+ dually with a gooseneck trailer for the 3+ day trips ;)
Love that deck on the superduty. I'd really like to do something like in on my 05 f250 up on 37s. I'm tried of hauling around my 20ft flat bed trailer.
Curious to hear your thoughts on the DGRP Rollable Ramp for loading into a truck bed, I have a 2 place trailer but thinking something like that could be good when there's chain control
Hi! I work in a mountain hut and from the next week must bring the groceries from the valley, could you make a video explaining how to drive with a trail?
My wife and I went from a 1/2 ton towing a 2 place enclosed, to a 1 ton diesel with a sled deck. Light years better set-up for us and the trailer is now converted and dedicated to moto.
Exactly right. I just bought a 2023 Blizzard 16' V-nose and had the extra tie downs installed and bought a couple of wheel chalks so I can haul our Harleys in the nicer weather and then the sleds in the winter. Plus, I can use it to haul just about anything whether it be furniture to help a friend move, brining my riding mower in for service, whatever.
flatbed trailer all the way. lightweight and easy on/off. off season it's got a place to live. we just mildly upgraded suspension and slightly bigger tyres.
I have done all 3 before; sled deck, two place open, and 3/4 place enclosed... by far the best is the sled deck. Never get stuck in the parking lot, can always turn around on some logging road during early season/spring riding, and make better time on the highway. I will never go back to the big enclosed trailer... pure disaster.
You were talking about the "guy" with a Toyota and a sled hanging halfway off the back. Well I'd be that guy, but in a 84 Ranger with a 155 SKS hanging out the back. Like you said at least I have my priorities straight lol! If pictures could be added to comments I would add the picture of the sled in the back of my Ranger.
Im thinking of building a slide in deck for out farm semi. I plan on swapping a 13 speed so i can cruise 80 down the interstate, it has a sleeper so it'll be roomy for the 5 of us that go together. it'll get around the same mileage as a pickup pulling a trailer. Rides better going down the road, plenty of room in the cab, no trailer to deal with, and having an closed van on the back would be about perfect in my opinion
My buddies and I have a 4 place enclosed. We don't even tie them down lol. We drive them in. Get to where we are going and open the front ramp and drive out.
Hey bud it’s not the greatest. When the roads are bad I do get a lot of slush and debris on the outside areas of the sleds. Most of it I’m sure is my wider tires 🤦♂️
@NextLevelRidingClinics now you have me concerned about pulling the trigger. I was actually going to have my GMC 3500 converted in a couple weeks to a flat bed. Getting pretty sick of the parking lots at rabbit-ears when pulling my 21' enclosed but also not sure I want to deal with covers every trip.if you have any other advice please share
@@JimNewton-s7n Creating a side piece that slots into the flatbed pockets would eliminate a lot of the debris….i just don’t use my bed enough to design something. I’m an enclosed trailer guy for most of the traveling. 👍
From the way you talk about the sled deck and the flat bed. makes me ask why couldn't you mount a sled deck onto a flat bed and truly get the best of both worlds. Eliminate all the ramp issues and with one where two men can remove you could engineer a hoist to lift it off and store under the rafters of your garage. What's your thoughts 🤔 what did I miss?
Pulling any trailer in winter conditions without four wheel drive is a recipe for getting stuck. Even a small hill on a side road can be a show stopper.
@@elihautamaki547 what makes you think that?😂😂 yea lots of me and buddies got those tickets and eventually just got the fenders flared properly or built fenders
Sled deck all the way. Can get to spots where a trailer wouldn’t even think of going. Trailer is for weekend warriors who hit the big plowed parking lots and go up the nice groomed trail. If you want to get to secret spots definitely need a sled deck!
It's funny for me as a swede to see how you dont have to compromise with anything other than your summer occupation 🤣 ..here in sweden we have to think about no.1 fuel cost(2.2$/L!), taxes and purchase cost on any truck, license demands, and wheight. So usually people just take their everyday saab/volvo and pull a small flimsy 20yr old trailer behind whith 20000$ sleds on.
With an enclosed trailer.... Aluminum only, and depending on the size of trailer along with weight, depends on what truck you need. 1/2 ton can be fine, depending on how long your trip is. If a longer haul a 3/4 is ideal, but I wouldn't buy a diesel. Look at fuel prices, then shop labor, stupid DEF, (don't forget cold weather starting and heat generation while at idle).
Sled decks look great but I would be concerned about stability/rollover in an accident/skid. I know the decks and sleds are relatively light but you still have more than 1,000 pounds up high. Maybe I spend too much time on work boats.
The one thing nobody discusses with the sled deck is how much your fuel mileage goes down with 2 sleds up there catching wind. My duramax and a buddies cummins both suffer dramatically in economy with 2 sleds. 1 sled doesnt seem to matter much
Pretty much al half tons are overloaded and illegal with two snow machines on them. Shortbox with a sled deck is ok but watch out fro the beavertail and your head. My sled deck has slide in sides so it is no wider than the bock when not hauling a sled or just one. Keeps things secure in box also. A flat deck is the best if you want a dedicated unit for sure. His is nice but many things would better if done differently. I understand because of his summer business he may not have had that chioice.
Ill take my trailer over a sled deck any day, ridin a sled that high up to load it seems asinine to me considering flat beds and flat deck trailers are more practical. My rating is as follows: 1. Trailer. Has more uses than just loading sleds n wheelers and stuff. 2. Flat bed. Had one for many yrs and it was like a swiss army knife, a bit high for my liking but it did the job fairly well tbh. 3. Sled decks. I think they look incredibly dumb and some are more expensive than simple 2 place trailer and are a pain in the ass to mount to the truck without a forklift or a few strong buddies, to me its not worth it. Trailers are more useful and are not a one season one trick pony therefore worth more., there are pros n cons to everything and this is my $.02
The best way to transport your sled...... A Cube van, all the benefits of a trailer but with the ease of parking as a flat bed or sled deck. Only problem is 2wd not 4x4 Fun fact though, most midsized trucks and SUVs have the payload capacity of your loaded half ton trucks, my canyon still has a payload of 1500lbs, more then plenty to haul around a 7000lbs GVWR enclosed toy hauler, 10-15% trailer payload is between 700 and 1000lbs, still has more then enough room for passengers if loaded properly No half ton truck should have a self deck on it either. Most 4x4 half tons have a payload in the 1800 range, two sleds, the deck, gear and two occupants will put you over 2000lbs, legally you're asking for trouble
Two sleds in a half ton works but is “illegal” in most situations as a half ton does have the payload to legally tow two sleds a deck the gear and the people in the truck. Will put 95% of half tons over the GVWR and make them illegal on the road. Also unsafe
Same thing with trailers. I see guys WAY overloading some of these smaller 2 place trailers. Or, not loading them correctly and getting trailer swing like crazy. There a little bit of science to all of the fun to be had!
Ford makes an F150 with the heavy payload package (7850 GVWR) on a truck that weighs about 6000 lbs. I have one and I can legally haul a light deck, two sleds, 2 guys, gear and be under the GVWR. Not by much but it is possible. That would be the 5%... no 1% of half tons on the road you mentioned. Built Ford tough!
Winter tires.... biggest thing, not some dumbass mud tires on 20s with a sick lift looking all hillbilly fresh. Buy some proper winter tires and you wont regret it...
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I Love my sled deck! I have mine pretty much sealed up between the bed rails and the bottom of the deck to keep the snow out. I keep a couple totes of tools and spare parts underneath and still plenty of room for a couple gear bags and gas cans if need be. Locking tail gate keeps things safe and keeps the back seat clear to get changed if you need to gear up at the trail head!
One major thing missing in conversation is "chain controls" on highway like here in the Sierras. Towing trailer means 55 speed limit and chaining up truck and possibly even trailer. Sled deck bypasses all that headache at the checkpoint.
My folks have a 3 place enclosed and I bought a sled deck a few years back. Certainly pros and cons to both, thought the video did a good job of explaining them! 👏
Awesome video. Would love to see a sled towing a sled video. When to tow vs when to heli out.
Thanks Kade, we try not to get into those towing situations :) Your right though it would make for an interesting video.
I freakin love your F450 Dan. Your buddy did an incredible job on that flat bed - best sled hauler out there IMO.
Great Video Dan!! I built a sled deck for my Denali HD and I love it. I was over using a open place with covers. So not only is it fun riding the trail it's just as fun loading and unloading with always a group of people ready to watch something happen!! 😂🤣 had a group of 8 guys watching me last year and a DCNR officer
Cabin on wheels in Alaska 98% of the time is pretty epic, I do like that flatbed set up! Great video!
Nice vid thanks Dan! I like my sled deck because it seals to my box and I have all that extra dry storage, but as I get older an enclosed trailer sounds pretty nice!
Great vid bud, All kinds of good input on making decisions! Thanks for sharing.
Great video Dan!
I've been waiting for this Dan!
Also a little input I used a sled deck to go from Wisconsin to the u.p the sled deck is great especially mileage wise but you also have to consider the road treatment(salt) I’ve had a little corrosion on handlebar bits and pipe
I used to have a 12' clamshell to haul both my sled and my wife's and it was a cheap and effective way to haul them especially when we were hauling with a Jeep but I sold it this past fall after buying a Silverado 1500 Trail Boss. I bought a 2023 16' Blizzard V-nose. It is so much easier to ride on and ride off and it has plenty of extra space for tools and stuff and if needed, I could get a third sled in it. I like the ability to put my gear bag in it and also have a place to work on the sled if it breaks down so I don't need to be working on it in the cold. I also bought the trailer with the extra tie-down rails since we both ride Harleys so the trailer can do double duty in the nicer weather as a bike hauler. It's a great setup for us.
As I’m building my gear set up slowly, my 4 place aluminum trailer has served me well. But, I look forward to getting into an enclosed trailer in the next couple years for all the reasons explained in this video. Keep up the good Dan and the Nxt Lvl clan! Love all the content (even if I’m a Cat Alpha guy, haha)!
Great video once again Dan. Many great options out there for sure for the consumers 👍👍.
A+++
Incredible content.
I can't wait to get back to Alpine... first week of June 2022.
Nice! nothing better than snow on que
I use a little 8 ft double wide sled trailer. Can turn it around on a 2 lane road, light, ramp slides underneath, and the best part is when we get home we don't need to unload the sleds off the truck that night. Can just unhook the trailer and leave it for the next day. Love the videos guys. I can only speak for me but they help me be a better rider!
Thats awesome Joe, everyones situation is different so its really all about what works best for you. Thanks for supporting the channel and great to hear its helping. Have a great winter.
@@NextLevelRidingClinics agreed! You guys too. We're off to a great start!!
my only complaint with those trailers is they dont pull great down the highway
@@elihautamaki547 mine pulls awesome. But I built it myself so I made it pull that way. I'd probably rather have a deck for how clean and easy they are, but I've got way too many jobs for my truck year round that it's not ideal for me
@@trinitysolutionsoffroad7623 thats cool you built it yourself. some of those old factory ones were so cheaply built.
Just got a dovetail flat bed for my 18 dually need to make or buy adapters to load sleds easily love your sledding content
And then theres us swedes with small 750kg max total trailers for two sleds with like a tilting roof/cap that you easily can tow with a normal car...these things are mad convinient, cheap and hold fuel costs back.(kinda good for us with 8,4 usd/gal diesel prices)
Yes, my husband and I are swedes and use that to haul our sleds. They are great.
We have those here to.
Clam shell trailers. We have them here in Canada
And also the japanese with small as shit kei trucks and what not😂
7x23 trailer is the way to go for me. Holds 3-4 sleds enough room for your gear in the trailer and enough comfort in a crew cab for 3 or 4 guys. You can also tow it with a 1500 series pickup.
I got my flatbed on my truck I like it only issue I have is long tracks on the bed with enclosed trailer gotta kick the tracks out to sides if you don't with some enclosed trailer its extremely close with backing in tight spots if you don't and ramp storage if you don't have guarenteed spot to back upto and unload
Great review, thank you!
I think it also matters how far you have to go to the trailhead. Those of us with 12+ hour drives, the enclosed trailer makes the most sense since you're almost always driving through some weather.
If I lived closer a sled deck would make sense.
Had a sled deck for many years use it summer for the quads winter the long tracks work well with crappy roads good weight for my F250 use a enclosed a few times this past season pull it with my new F150 it was nice to change out inside a trailer and the F150 pull the 21'trailer no issues with 3 sled inside
I actually met the founder of stryker back in 2018 when he was still a rig welder. They put out some awesome products! One big issue with flat decks depending where you are, you might have to register your vehicle as commercial/business use to legally run one which is a very significant cost after the flat deck it's self. In my area this means insurance hike, higher registration fees, keeping a log book and a yearly safety inspection. The way around this is already have a business that requires a company vehicle anyway like you that way you can claim the write-offs.
Enclosed trailer also works for summer storage and keeps all gear together. That gets my win as keeps my garage open for vehicles and the quads lol
My dad and I custom made a 3 sled sled deck two regular one over the cab
I wanna do this .. I wish i could get a picture of what you built
@@jd57862 yea haven't put it in my truck yet this year has i just getting back from work ill send photo when its in
I use a slightly modified folding trailer from Harbor Freight. I got it used for $100, modded it, and can haul up to 3 sleds. Folds up nicely in the off season, and there is zero risk of damaging the tow vehicle when loading/unloading my machines. Further, I can tow it with any capable car. Don't need to invest in a special truck, or if it comes time to trade in the truck, my sled transport rig doesn't become useless or obsolete.
Love my custom grain bin sled deck actually on 02 ram 1500 an yes haul 2 800 154 skidoos
Both,
Nothing beats getting ready/undressed at the end of the day in a covered trailer if its storming outside. but at the end of the day a deck/flat bed will get you to the mountain earliest/latest in the season yeah you can unhook and turn a 2 place around on a forest service road...but who wants to deal with that
What I learn from this is that I need two different trucks - A 3/4-ton with a custom flat bed for day trips and a 1-ton+ dually with a gooseneck trailer for the 3+ day trips ;)
Love that deck on the superduty. I'd really like to do something like in on my 05 f250 up on 37s. I'm tried of hauling around my 20ft flat bed trailer.
Curious to hear your thoughts on the DGRP Rollable Ramp for loading into a truck bed, I have a 2 place trailer but thinking something like that could be good when there's chain control
Hi! I work in a mountain hut and from the next week must bring the groceries from the valley, could you make a video explaining how to drive with a trail?
My wife and I went from a 1/2 ton towing a 2 place enclosed, to a 1 ton diesel with a sled deck. Light years better set-up for us and the trailer is now converted and dedicated to moto.
A trailer also has more uses outside of sled season.
Exactly right. I just bought a 2023 Blizzard 16' V-nose and had the extra tie downs installed and bought a couple of wheel chalks so I can haul our Harleys in the nicer weather and then the sleds in the winter. Plus, I can use it to haul just about anything whether it be furniture to help a friend move, brining my riding mower in for service, whatever.
Another advantage to a sled deck - no wear and tear on trailer tires if you don't have a trailer 😉
Great video Dan! Do you ever use sled covers when using the deck and or the flatbed?
I really love your videos man keep up the good work i am looking forward for the season and would want u to post more man'❤
flatbed trailer all the way.
lightweight and easy on/off.
off season it's got a place to live.
we just mildly upgraded suspension and slightly bigger tyres.
Trailer is ultimate but like you said, it can't go everywhere especially the deep back country. Sled deck for the win.
Just good old fashion truck bed work too
Flat deck with a hook lift build to fit the deck that can pick up a box enclosed unit with your sleds inside
What is the length on this trailer, not counting the nose???
I have done all 3 before; sled deck, two place open, and 3/4 place enclosed... by far the best is the sled deck. Never get stuck in the parking lot, can always turn around on some logging road during early season/spring riding, and make better time on the highway. I will never go back to the big enclosed trailer... pure disaster.
You were talking about the "guy" with a Toyota and a sled hanging halfway off the back. Well I'd be that guy, but in a 84 Ranger with a 155 SKS hanging out the back. Like you said at least I have my priorities straight lol! If pictures could be added to comments I would add the picture of the sled in the back of my Ranger.
Good to hear you have your priorities inline. There's a post going on our facebook page where you can post photos. Would love to see your setup.
@@NextLevelRidingClinics If I had Facebook I most definitely would!
I decided to go with the enclosed trailer because I had nowhere to store them in the summertime
Im thinking of building a slide in deck for out farm semi. I plan on swapping a 13 speed so i can cruise 80 down the interstate, it has a sleeper so it'll be roomy for the 5 of us that go together. it'll get around the same mileage as a pickup pulling a trailer. Rides better going down the road, plenty of room in the cab, no trailer to deal with, and having an closed van on the back would be about perfect in my opinion
i got a ram 1500 half ton and carries my sled just fine
My buddies and I have a 4 place enclosed. We don't even tie them down lol. We drive them in. Get to where we are going and open the front ramp and drive out.
Do you find the flatbed gives the sled a decent amount of protection from road slush and debris.
Hey bud it’s not the greatest. When the roads are bad I do get a lot of slush and debris on the outside areas of the sleds. Most of it I’m sure is my wider tires 🤦♂️
@NextLevelRidingClinics now you have me concerned about pulling the trigger. I was actually going to have my GMC 3500 converted in a couple weeks to a flat bed. Getting pretty sick of the parking lots at rabbit-ears when pulling my 21' enclosed but also not sure I want to deal with covers every trip.if you have any other advice please share
@@JimNewton-s7n Creating a side piece that slots into the flatbed pockets would eliminate a lot of the debris….i just don’t use my bed enough to design something. I’m an enclosed trailer guy for most of the traveling. 👍
Where did Austin get his wrap from?
From the way you talk about the sled deck and the flat bed. makes me ask why couldn't you mount a sled deck onto a flat bed and truly get the best of both worlds. Eliminate all the ramp issues and with one where two men can remove you could engineer a hoist to lift it off and store under the rafters of your garage. What's your thoughts 🤔 what did I miss?
Pulling any trailer in winter conditions without four wheel drive is a recipe for getting stuck. Even a small hill on a side road can be a show stopper.
What wrap is on the sled that is in the sled deck? Where can I get it?
What do you do with your ramp when you unload
That flatbed not covering your tires would get tickets left and right where I live lol
speaking from experience?
@@elihautamaki547 what makes you think that?😂😂 yea lots of me and buddies got those tickets and eventually just got the fenders flared properly or built fenders
@@509FUN yeah. isnt it funny how it changes city to city on what you can get ticketed on.
Hey Dan,
How is the dually in the snow? I like the flat bed idea but just curious about DRW vs SRW. Thanks?
From someone whos run a wide variety in absolutely hate srw stuff after running a dually. Only downside is tires everything else is a plus
Never had to contemplate this.. All trails begin right out of my back yard
Thanks for letting us know.
new plan im just gonna make an enclosed sled deck out of wood for my 1 ton dually
You left out the many folks who put the sled straight into a 8' bed.
I hate tilt trailers and drive on/off trailers have gotten pretty damn expensive recently so i just use my truck bed with no sled deck.
I wish I could post pictures on the comments, I have a custom flat bed and the ramp hides under the deck
There's a post going on our facebook page where you can post photos. Would love to see your setup.
I like using a dump trailer. Sooo easy for where I go 12miles away and can use trailer to dump my garbage whenever.
Enclosed all day
I am good with my pickup i leave the tailgate down put the sled right in the back .
I do put my knee braces, boots, and bibs on in the morning, and drive like that, because it's just easier, even with the enclosed trailer.
who makes this sled deck?
Austin is running a ToyUp deck
Do your rear bumpers fit on a cat
Sled deck all the way. Can get to spots where a trailer wouldn’t even think of going. Trailer is for weekend warriors who hit the big plowed parking lots and go up the nice groomed trail. If you want to get to secret spots definitely need a sled deck!
It's funny for me as a swede to see how you dont have to compromise with anything other than your summer occupation 🤣 ..here in sweden we have to think about no.1 fuel cost(2.2$/L!), taxes and purchase cost on any truck, license demands, and wheight. So usually people just take their everyday saab/volvo and pull a small flimsy 20yr old trailer behind whith 20000$ sleds on.
With an enclosed trailer.... Aluminum only, and depending on the size of trailer along with weight, depends on what truck you need. 1/2 ton can be fine, depending on how long your trip is. If a longer haul a 3/4 is ideal, but I wouldn't buy a diesel. Look at fuel prices, then shop labor, stupid DEF, (don't forget cold weather starting and heat generation while at idle).
I'm lucky it's a 5 minute drive to most trailheads for me so the 08 tundra works great 🤣🤣
Half the time when we have a lot of people riding I run my sled deck and hook up a 4 play trailer
Sled decks look great but I would be concerned about stability/rollover in an accident/skid. I know the decks and sleds are relatively light but you still have more than 1,000 pounds up high. Maybe I spend too much time on work boats.
Sled deck, and enclosed trailer. If the snowpark is big enough, I'm gonna be lazy, and haul the trailer. Ride in, ski clamps, and drive away.
Any reccomendations on a sled deck for the extra short box pick-ups?
What HD truck comes with a 5.5’ bed, and what half ton won’t be over payload capacity with a deck, sleds, & gear?
Camper Jacks for my Sled deck, just so I can do it solo.
Best way is my single place walmart special for 20 bucks.
The benefits of a sled deck are the videos of people launching their sled into and off of the truck 😂🤣
The one thing nobody discusses with the sled deck is how much your fuel mileage goes down with 2 sleds up there catching wind. My duramax and a buddies cummins both suffer dramatically in economy with 2 sleds. 1 sled doesnt seem to matter much
Easiest have the snowmobile in the back of a van :)
Pretty much al half tons are overloaded and illegal with two snow machines on them. Shortbox with a sled deck is ok but watch out fro the beavertail and your head. My sled deck has slide in sides so it is no wider than the bock when not hauling a sled or just one. Keeps things secure in box also. A flat deck is the best if you want a dedicated unit for sure. His is nice but many things would better if done differently. I understand because of his summer business he may not have had that chioice.
I hate towing a trailer in inclimate weather.
putting it on my suzuki carry mini truck. no need for the dodge nomore. the trucks engine's smaller than the sleds.
Enclosed is the best until you need to turn around, sled deck would be my choice.
Ill take my trailer over a sled deck any day, ridin a sled that high up to load it seems asinine to me considering flat beds and flat deck trailers are more practical. My rating is as follows:
1. Trailer. Has more uses than just loading sleds n wheelers and stuff.
2. Flat bed. Had one for many yrs and it was like a swiss army knife, a bit high for my liking but it did the job fairly well tbh.
3. Sled decks. I think they look incredibly dumb and some are more expensive than simple 2 place trailer and are a pain in the ass to mount to the truck without a forklift or a few strong buddies, to me its not worth it.
Trailers are more useful and are not a one season one trick pony therefore worth more., there are pros n cons to everything and this is my $.02
good 2 cents.
Not on a ford.lol
No con with a flat bed chassis cab
I just use my truck bed🤷🤣
I came here to see the sled deck on the subi. I am disappointed now.
and then there's the average joe who doesnt mountain ride and just leaves from his house like me.
Where I live in Oregon transporting your sled is mandatory. No snow in my neighborhood , you need to drive up into the mountains.
Just use van to haul sleds. Its closed, protected and don't have to tow anything.
The best way to transport your sled...... A Cube van, all the benefits of a trailer but with the ease of parking as a flat bed or sled deck. Only problem is 2wd not 4x4
Fun fact though, most midsized trucks and SUVs have the payload capacity of your loaded half ton trucks, my canyon still has a payload of 1500lbs, more then plenty to haul around a 7000lbs GVWR enclosed toy hauler, 10-15% trailer payload is between 700 and 1000lbs, still has more then enough room for passengers if loaded properly
No half ton truck should have a self deck on it either. Most 4x4 half tons have a payload in the 1800 range, two sleds, the deck, gear and two occupants will put you over 2000lbs, legally you're asking for trouble
Ford F150 heavy payload package... 2 sleds on a deck with gear ... legal! 2400 lbs payload.
@@johnjameson7056 yeah i said most half tons. How many people do you know that order heavy payload trucks?
@@gtileo Me! Every time... my last 4 F150s.
Two sleds in a half ton works but is “illegal” in most situations as a half ton does have the payload to legally tow two sleds a deck the gear and the people in the truck. Will put 95% of half tons over the GVWR and make them illegal on the road. Also unsafe
Same thing with trailers. I see guys WAY overloading some of these smaller 2 place trailers. Or, not loading them correctly and getting trailer swing like crazy. There a little bit of science to all of the fun to be had!
Ford makes an F150 with the heavy payload package (7850 GVWR) on a truck that weighs about 6000 lbs. I have one and I can legally haul a light deck, two sleds, 2 guys, gear and be under the GVWR. Not by much but it is possible. That would be the 5%... no 1% of half tons on the road you mentioned. Built Ford tough!
Winter tires.... biggest thing, not some dumbass mud tires on 20s with a sick lift looking all hillbilly fresh. Buy some proper winter tires and you wont regret it...
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Best way to haul them is to not haul them at all.
These guys make 1/2 ton trucks sound worthless. You don't need $80k trucks to haul a snowmobile.