I am thinking about switching from a trailer to a sled deck and I would like some honest opinions from people that have them. Both good and bad. I am on the fence if I should get one or not. Thanks for the input.
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If I lived closer to the mtns and didn't have to mess with the covers or all the other tools and such we bring on long trips I would love having the deck set-up. But for me personally the deck is not worth the extra hassle vs the smaller enclosed trailer.
Very interesting and thanks for the write up. Must admit that I've been jealous of the sled deck owners as I've always had the idea that you could really just haul the mail with those. Now maybe that wasn't the correct thinking!
Ive had both. The deck is GREAT for local riding and short day trips. The trailer is better for trips.
Its nice to be able to haul 2 sleds and not pull a trailer to the trail head. Plus as mentioned the chain law on mountain passes, AND some passes (Teton) dont allow trailer traffic at all in the winter.
Making a multi-day trip... the trailer is still better to store gear, work on sleds, dry stuff out (if you have heat).
Depending on your truck/trailer set-up you could see no mileage gain, or as much as 4-5mpg. When I pull my 24ftx8.5 enclosed I get 9 mpg, with my deck I could get 14 mpg.