Let's tirekick some small trailers I'm considering for my side by side

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my sxs weighs 1900lbs dry supposedly... id guess curb weight is around 2100-2200lbs with fluids, windshields, roof, gear, etc.

this top trailer is enticing me because it's so lightweight.

https://www.rondotrailer.com/inventory/2020-aluma-81x12-aluminum-sing-mchenry
$2613 3k trailer trailer is 570lbs aluminum single axle no brakes

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https://www.ahwllc.com/default.asp?...226680&p=1&s=Year&d=D&sq=uvt&fr=xAllInventory
$2500 5k trailer trailer is 1000lbs steel single axle electric brakes

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https://www.raadams.com/2020-aluma-7812es-utility-trailer-PZJh|zUg.html
$3000 3k trailer trailer is 900lbs aluminum single axle no brakes

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https://www.rondotrailer.com/inventory/2020-legend-72x12-aluminum-sin-60140
$2555 3k trailer trailer is 740lbs aluminum single axle no brakes

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https://www.rondotrailer.com/inventory/2020-nation-82x13-single-axle--arlington-heights
$2874 3k trailer trailer is 960lbs steel (super low deck height) single axle they have these with 5k weight ratings and brakes i like them because of the super low deck height and how utilitarian they look


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https://www.goodrichtrailers.com/trailers/product/ut-83x16-ta2-19235/
$2899 7k trailer trailer is 1600lbs steel tandem axle electric brakes on both axles- this is what sucks this is a much bigger/heavier duty trailer than the others for not much more money or the same money...


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any thoughts/suggestions?
 

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if it sells i want something with a bench seat front so i can put the minion in her carseat between wife and i
Can I ask the obvious question? Y no Pioneer??

Also I'll mostly buy this one when I get a SxS. Overkill for a 2 up but I can throw a couple ATV's on with it or be able to trailer a car. For the extra $500 or so it's worth the added utility.
 

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Can I ask the obvious question? Y no Pioneer??

Also I'll mostly buy this one when I get a SxS. Overkill for a 2 up but I can throw a couple ATV's on with it or be able to trailer a car.


im down with a pioneer also. honestly id like to drive 'em before i buy next.

my dad has a mule fxr like this:

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and it's drivetrain is much smoother than my general.... but my general is much better riding, much quicker, and a lot more fun to drive.





and what you just posted is what's tough for me- you can get a solid car trailer for not much more than the little trailers i posted. but again much heavier
 

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honestly Lead Pipe Lead Pipe the pioneer 1000-5 likely makes the most sense for what i want. i rarely have back seat passengers but i want the availability of back seats.

the other thing is down the road getting a toyhauler entices me, and LOA of the pioneer is much easier to jam in most toyhaulers than the general i have or a 6 passenger defender/ranger.
 

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im down with a pioneer also. honestly id like to drive 'em before i buy next.

my dad has a mule fxr like this:

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and it's drivetrain is much smoother than my general.... but my general is much better riding, much quicker, and a lot more fun to drive.





and what you just posted is what's tough for me- you can get a solid car trailer for not much more than the little trailers i posted. but again much heavier
Honestly, and I am a huuuuugggeee Honda nutswinger, the defender is probably the best for fun with a bench seat. I would ride a Pioneer though, they seem to be bullet proof and the newer ones with the Talon trans programming seem to be much improved.

As for the trailer, I get the weight issue. Having a smaller trailer to load up and go is convenient. To me I will sacrifice that for a bigger trailer. I'm pretty sure with an 18' I could put 2 2-seaters on it. That being said, the gf is bringing up some good points on getting a 4 seater. I just think it won't be as fun to slide around and jump.
 
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Honestly, and I am a huuuuugggeee Honda nutswinger, the defender is probably the best for fun with a bench seat. I would ride a Pioneer though, they seem to be bullet proof and the newer ones with the Talon trans programming seem to be much improved.

As for the trailer, I get the weight issue. Having a smaller trailer to load up and go is convenient. To me I will sacrifice that for a bigger trailer. I'm pretty sure with an 18' I could put 2 2-seaters on it. That being said, the gf is bringing up some good points on getting a 4 seater. I just think it won't be as fun to slide around and jump.


i wonder how the defender 6 passenger vs honda 5 passenger drive in the "fun" category.

what's nice about one of those tiny aluminum trailers, is the sxs could also yank it around with whatever on it.

my 4 seater is a blast to slide around because of it's length it never feels like you're going to come all the way around too easily. but still can feel pleeennnty fucking fun
 

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i wonder how the defender 6 passenger vs honda 5 passenger drive in the "fun" category.

what's nice about one of those tiny aluminum trailers, is the sxs could also yank it around with whatever on it.

my 4 seater is a blast to slide around because of it's length it never feels like you're going to come all the way around too easily. but still can feel pleeennnty fucking fun
The Pioneer is much more compact so it might be more fun.

That's good to hear. If I get a 4 seater this is the one.
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