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New Trailer Time

Tech Talk for Nissan owners.

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New Trailer Time

Post by swbpatrol »

Looking at getting a new off road trailer and was wondering what my car (GQ SWB TD42) would like towning. I have 2 quads and was thinking of getting an 8x5 single axel. I was looking and driving the quads on the side with ramps and using space under trailer for gear. My main concern is the weight the all of it as my rig has no turbo and might struggle. Im leaning towards offroad instead of normal so i can swap tyres and is a bit tougher for long journeys.Any comments advice would be great.

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Post by BrettInUte »

you will want bigger than 8x5 for 2 quads.
most (single) quads are a neat fit in a 6x4 trailer.

measure twice - cut once !!!
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Post by forissan »

Your SWB wold tow fine, I have towed 2.5t with a SWB and if the trailer is loaded properly it is fine. You could probobly get away with a single axel, but even though you don't have the weight for a tandem, the duel axel will be more stable towing. have you looked at some old car trailers, ther are some that are smaller than others and would do the job.
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Post by mr Z »

where are you getting your trailer built or is it a diy?
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Post by swbpatrol »

im getting it from john papas in perth this is a similar model here http://www.papastrailers.com.au/custom- ... x4-off.JPG THey recomend the 8x5 and you place both quads on ramps on top of the trailer and store gear underneath. I have been told the trailer weighs 360kg and both quads are around 170kg each so it will be around the 750kg max of unbraked towing limit. They come wth 16inch split rims which i reackon i will leave because in an emergancy they will fit the patrol (im 99% sure).
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Post by Doggy »

I have no problem towing my 12ft ski boat with my diesel shorty. Sure its a bit slower but other then that its all good
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