Buying a trailer for my ATV today

[Chris Joyce]

What class hitch would be sufficient? I saw class III hitches on JC Whitney for $110...

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

You'd be set with the Class III hitch, I have a Class IV but most run a Class III's with no issues.

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[Chris Joyce]

great thanks Jerry...is there anything else I will need to buy along with the hitch?

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

You should already have a 4 pin connector on your truck, you'll need a receiver (I'd get the three ball) just because it's stronger/ sticks out further (easier backing and turning) you're set for towing most trailers because you alreday have the three main ball sizes, preferably a locking pin for the receiver (so it doesn't go missing), that's about it as far as the hitch accessories goes.

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[H D]

Probably stating the obvious, but you didn't mention having/buying a ball and ball mount. You'll probably also want a lock for the ball mount and one for the trailer.



That's a sweet pattern you've got. Wish I could afford an ATV right now. My future father-in-law has a Ranger he lets me use whenever I want, though, so I'll just stick with that for now.



Have you tried loading it into the bed of your ST? I have read that its been done, but never seen pictures so I'm just not convinced it's possible.

 

[Chris Joyce]

Hugh,

I already own an atv..and as for the trailer, I found this guys selling one near my house for $300..it's kind of hard to pass up when they go for $600 brand new. I used to load it in the back of the ST, but when I go to my place in Maine, it hard to bring any other gear cause the bed has my ATV in it.

 

[JohnnyB]

My 1st ST, a 2001 with my friends Honda Rubicon (500cc) also about 500 lbs.



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My 2nd ST, a 2007 with my Honda Rancher (400cc) and about 430 lbs.



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[Jimmy Lavoie]

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[Matt DeFina]

Now that's what I call a nice setup!

 

[Jimmy Lavoie]

Thanks! :banana:

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

Nice trailer JustJimmy but it looks like you really need to beef up your rear suspension some.

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[Jimmy Lavoie]

Nice trailer JustJimmy but it looks like you really need to beef up your rear suspension some.

No problem with that.



I have a 10,000lb Weight Distribution System on the truck/trainer. Without it, I agree, I'd be in BIG TROUBLE. I over sized it on purpose.



With the system, it tows awesome, no sag, no sway.

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

Hey JustJimmy, where'd you buy a trailer like that from and how much ??

 

[Chris Joyce]

Just bought my trailer..now got to buy a hitch and receiver..Any preference on which one to buy?

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

I bought my Class IV with three ball receiver, locking receiver pin, installed for I think like $190-210 ?, it was around $200 from Uhaul.

 

[Chris Joyce]

Any preference on the Brand of receiver? I saw some ones that are hidden and one that are not..Does anyone have a preference.

 

[Matt DeFina]

I got the hidden hitch from uhaul as well.. it's pretty well built and looks a hell of a lot better than a huge "block" of metal below the bumper IMO.

 

[Jimmy Lavoie]

Jerry - it's a pop-up camper made by Fleetwood (now Coleman). The model is the Evolution E3.



I've had it for several since 06 and paid 14k. Probably 16 - 18k now.



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