Get an enclosed if you can afford it. Just lock you stuff up and don't have to worry about getting stolen. You will also be able to put all the gear you want and not have to worry if rains while you are traveling.

 

I like open trailers because it's easy to swing by a pressure washer station to wash the RZR without unloading it.

 

Heck yeah!!!! I've had to literally SHOVEL the mud out of my drive way from one of our wheeling adventures. It's great to stop through and knock off the big stuff before heading home. I live near a local self serve car wash that doesn't mind mudders. I think I've paid his kids college tuition in quarters...

I have an 18ft Gatormade flatbed. I haul my XP and the wife's 800S. We opted for the flatbed because we haul more than just the Rzrs. I've hauled a crap load of lumber when we remodeled the house. I've hauled tons of dirt and gravel, you name it. I just use my trailer for everything. That being said, I do wish sometimes I had an enclosed trailer for one reason...Traveling. They got us beat for sure on that. But otherwise flatbed all the way!

Whatever you get, make sure you're tow vehicle is up to the task. And my preferences are: brakes on each axle and EzLube hubs (or equivalent)

 

I wish I had got an enclose, it's hard to ride the next day when your seats was stolen the night before

 

An enclosed trailer has many positive attributes; protects your RZR from the elements and A-holes while traveling, securely stores your extra stuff while you're out riding, can be used as an overnight or out-of-the-storm camper in a pinch, and can be used for winter-storage for your RZR, thereby freeing-up space in the garage, which nobody ever has enough of. An open-trailer provides NONE of these benefits! My two-bits........

Cheers

 

Depends how much you have to spend and what kind of tow vehicle you have.

An open is $1000+ or so.

An enclosed can be $3000 and up for a cheaper model.

 

That's true; a QUALITY enclosed-trailer can be pricey (I spent almost 4K for my 6 X 12 HaulMark, but then the good stuff always costs more than the cheap shit. If you want the hay before it's been through the horse, you're going to have to pay a little more...........LOL.

Cheers

 

It's all about money. I would love a $30,000 Toy Hauler, but alas my limited funds religated me to a cheap ( but highly modified) Harbor Freight trailer...................sigh!

 

You can always do what I did. Buy an inexpensive boat trailer off craigslist for about $200.00 and convert it. I put a 12 ft deck on it for the Maverick and a 3x3x7 box on the front. I have a total investment of $600.00 in the trailer including the 4 sheets of flat black aluminum. I will post up a pick later on. It was a fun project and it turned out great. Perfect for what I do.

 

Yup, I would trade my open trailer for an enclosed one.

Any takers? :rofl3:

 

Have both. Enclosed 6x12 Haulmark and 6x10 ultility (cant recall brand). I actually end up using the open trailer more. Much easier to tow and I don't like squeezing into my RZR with doors and the tight walls of the enclosed.

Fortunate enough to never had anything stolen. But I watch it like a hawk, even at the gas station. When I camp, my RZR is 10 feet away and my .45 is ready for some fool to try.

 

Does anyone have experience with Big Buck Trailers or any of the Brunswick, GA area enclosed trailers?

Or Pro-Line Trailers in VA?

They seem to have V nose, tandem axle, 7x16 trailers in the $3,300 range which is great. The specs look good on paper too, just wondering if they equate to a decent trailer.

 

Ive seen a few in person.

The build quality is about what you would expect for 3300.

The tires are of course china-bombs, but could be upgraded. The axles are basic. The interior is of course wood with no extras.

The outside walls are paper thin and have the screwed exterior and the roof is also paper thin.

If you want a basic trailer to go 20miles from the house in, a couple times a year then its perfect.

If you want to pull it to CO 1000+miles a year for 20yrs then its not for you.:rofl3:

:redrzr::redrzr:

 

Sadly, I'd say it is best to have both. A day trip pulling a 24' enclosed can be a pain in the backside. The upside is, all gear and ATV's are secure, and the tow vehicle is not filled up with ride "stuff."

An extended trip with an open trailer, can easily fill the tow vehicle with equipment, and bags. IMHO, If you can afford a $6000 enclosed, find a $5000 used enclosed and a $1000 used flat bed.

We picked up a flatbed for the trip to KY two weeks ago, as soon as the Renegade sells, I will be picking up a 8.5 X 24 enclosed.

 

Do what I did and buy both open and enclosed trailers.

 

I have both, 18' flatbed and just picked up a 27' vnose Haulmark enclosed.

Both have good and bad points as mentioned above but I will add a few more considerations.

The open trailer is an easier pull especially with any windy conditions. If you go enclosed, depending on size (of trailer and vehicle), consider sway control as part of the purchase. For example, I have a crew cab 4x Ford diesel pulls both trailers great but got a little hairy passing Semi trucks w 35mph wind with the Haulmark. I purchased the Equalizer 4 way sway control, huge difference and you get some weight transfer to the front axle of the truck!

Another consideration is that items like soft roofs and windshields dont need to be removed before pulling with an enclosed. My enclosed is plenty wide with plenty of room to move around with my S and XP inside. Pretty easy load with the rear door/ramp.

Ive only had the enclosed 2 months but am really enjoying it.

 

....windshields dont need to be removed before pulling with an enclosed...

I tow mine on the open trailer with roof and windshield attached. Never been an issue. Are people having problems of things popping off?

 

Good question, I've had both. I started out with a 18' open trailer so I could pull two SXS's . This worked fine but I wanted the security of an enclosed trailer so I purchased a pace 28' car hauler with cabinets. ( nice trailer) after a year of climbing around muddy SXS s trying to tie them down and spending a day cleaning the mud outa the trailer , I gladly watched the new owner pull off with it when I sold it. If you ride the dunes MUDs not a problem, but round here I enjoy the ease of an open trailer when it comes to loading , cleaning, and pulling. Good luck with your decision.....

 

I have both. A 6.5 x 12 flatbed, single axle with no brakes. It's great for trips back and forth to the Ranch, and also for hauling long lengths of lumber etc.
But the 7 x 14 enclosed is the best bet overall. We camp in it at times, plus the RZR or whatever you are hauling is secure from the non working thieves.

 

Chris, my flatbed weighs right at 1000#. My enclosed V-Nose weighs in at 2190# (ALL Aluminum)
The enclosed pulls like it's not even back there. The RZR on the open trailer is like pulling a parachute. Never had any damage, but the 1/2 windshield is definitely bowed in a bit from the wind action. The hard plastic roof surely acts like a speed brake as well.

 

Steve, thanks for the heads up.

 

I have both a 16' flat that I modified to haul 2 RZRs and an 18.5x8.5" enclosed that I have converted to a full blown toy hauler. I use them equally. Both have pros and cons. Love them both but if I could justify it I would pick up a small 7x14 enclosed to keep the toy out of the garage and loaded for quick little trips. 16" isn't a problem to tow but during the spring rains can be a bit of a pain to drag out of the back yard.

 

Theirs something to be said for travelling light.

 

That's one sweet Land Cruiser!

 

X 2 on the traveling light idea! I have been packing for 3 hours for a 3 day trip!

 

i would get an enclosed trailer if you can afford it. then buy a cheap flatbed. with an enclosed trailer you don't need to spend hours loading and unloading everything is ready to go all the time. plus you can sleep in it if necessary. yes its not a nice toy hauler but it will keep you dry.

 

Love my enclosed trailer. I feel a lot safer having it locked up when not in use. Outta site, outta mind. We all invest a lot of money into our toys. Hate to see and read the post of people getting robbed of their gear and toys. Enclosed is heavier. I bought a 7x16 v-nose and it worked my poor gmc to death in the mtns. Just bought a new F350 and no longer worry about it. The 350 is overkill for the enclosed trailer, but looking to have a Raptor toy hauler behind it with in the next 2 yrs.

 

I have both. I use the 18" enclosed almost always. Everythnig is secure, dry and out of sight. I have just recently sold ad space to local businesses. That will pay for the club logo to be put on by the graphic guy next week. It also acts as a garage during the week for all our gear too so the real garage is not cluttered. Go enclosed

 

Thanks to everyone for replying. I decided based on storage space that I would start out with this aluma tilt trailer. Perfect size for the RZR. Decided if the rest of the family wants to bring their machines we could always upgrade later. Seems like the aluminum trailers hold their value pretty well.
Went on a trip to northern wi and the U.P. of Michigan and it pulled great behind the little diesel.

Thanks again

 

Can you park your trailer with Rzr on it in your garage(It looks like it will fit in your picture)? Do you have normal 7ft garage door? I have a two car garage with 7 ft door. I prefer a trailer I can keep my rig on whiled stored and not lose the entire garage so I am considering all my options for a trailer.

 

The answer really depends on how you will use it. If used for only short hauls to the local mud parks with no over night stays and not parking it in a hotel parking lot, then go open. We travel from Texas to Colorado and stay in hotels on the way and I would not be able to sleep without it being in an enclosed. Plus it acts like a garage after arriving to storing all your tools, gear, etc - and can be locked up. I have a 7x12 Haulmark (single axle to reduce weight) for an "S" and it does the trick for me. It has brakes and I upgraded from "C" rated tires to "D" for piece of mind.

 

I went to a few friends and had them help fund my project and put thier business names on my trailer. I had the lettering guy put his name on it in return for doing our club logo.