In all seriousness, I am quite happy with the build quality and durability of my 2002 Interstate Snow Sport, but if Mirage felt like sponsoring me, I suppose I could give them a try too.....:face-icon-small-win
2016 SnoWest "ULTIMATE" Project Trailer #3, the build begins
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In all seriousness, I am quite happy with the build quality and durability of my 2002 Interstate Snow Sport, but if Mirage felt like sponsoring me, I suppose I could give them a try too.....:face-icon-small-win
wow
13yr old trailer and still going strong???
My featherlite is a 2001. Year after year it needs very little done to it. Has over 100,000 miles on it now. Tires, repacking bearings and replacing burned out lights is the only thing thats ever been done to it. Still looks like new. Eric
Thats the measure of a great trailer.
But there are so many nice new goodies on trailer now that weren't there 15 years ago..
Yup, it's got a little corrosion around the ramp door latching hardware, but considering it spent the first 9 years of it's life in Western Washington where it never stops raining, I'd say it's in damn good shape. I don't have any intention of switching brands if or when I ever upgrade to a newer unit as this one has shown me what Interstate quality is like and how their trailers age over the long haul. I should also mention that I have every intention of keeping this trailer for years to come!
Like what?
Or do you mean as "factory options" most of this was not available. But people have been putting this stuff into trailers for a long time.
Show us a Pic of the inside and outside of your trailer.
What does my trailer have to do with my question?
But since you asked. This was the last full enclosed one I had. No heat was installed because it sat in a heated garage at home and we always rode out of the cabin so we never had the use for adding it. Trailer was a 2007 if I remember correct and was a 7' wide with a 18' box and a 5' V.
We got rid of this a couple seasons ago as towing around that large of trailer was kind of a waste for only two sleds and always riding out of a cabin. So we picked up a Floe Protector (which is not really an enclosed trailer, more of an alum shell). But things change and I'm back in the market for a new enclosed and all of these new trailer threads have got me very interested as I believe I have my choice narrowed down to 3 possible companies. So when you mentioned things that were on a trailer now that was not on a trailer 15 years ago I was kind of interested to know what I was missing. Or if you were just taking about more goodies when it came to factory installed options.
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I understand you're getting these trailers at a discount in exchange for promoting them, but for the unsponshured rider is there an advantage to a $40,000 box vs buying a $40,000 toy hauler with nicer interior, plumbing, etc? Obviously you would lose the drive in/out option but since reverse is now standard on most sleds I don't know that it matters. Are the high end enclosed trailers built better? Just lighter for easier towing? I'm really curious, I bought a used enclosed with a heater for 7k and thought it was great, but don't see 33k more value in your set up, especially compared to toy haulers.
Very fair question.
My trailer does get double duty.
It hauls 4-5 long track sleds AND hauls my 2 RZRs and Quads.
The problem/challenge with a conventional Toy Hauler is internal space for 4-5 long track sleds. The trailer will have to be VERY long to make room to fit it all in.
If you only had 2 Sleds, then the toy hauler would work great, and Mirage does offer that configuration as well.
One option I have seen at their factory that I have not yet tried out is the ceiling mounted bed that drops down via cables.
But the other issue is WIDTH.
Even with an 8.5ft wide trailer, when I load in my 4-5 sleds there is absolutely NO internal width left over . Even the couches are "marginal" width wise. Care MUST be taken when loading the sleds in so as NOT to scrape the couches and rip them to shreds.
When loading a RZR or Quads, they are simply not as wide and allow for a bit more leeway on the sides for furniture to be installed.
What would solve this of course is the new Gooseneck 5th wheel configuration that allows for a "Longer" trailer.
My former boss had a Featherlite SURV toy hauler that had bunk beds that dropped down from the ceiling in the "garage" portion. They worked quite well.
I saw these the other day :
I have been thinking of using these to build a couple of bunks either using aluminum tube or wood 2"x4" to span the trailer to make a bunk or bench.
My trailer is an in line and there isn't much room for gear once 4 sleds are loaded. I am thinking of placing these brackets above sled height in the rear of the trailer. Once the sleds are loaded, pop the bunk in place and pile all of the totes, luggage and gear bags on the bunk above the sleds with easy access from the rear ramp door. If you need to get to something mid trip.
No need to try to crawl over the sleds or try to cram bags in between the sleds. Plus everything would stay high and dry on the return trip with wet sleds in the trailer.
The bunk I would make could be designed to clip onto the wall for storage when not in use, or double as a bench or couch with a set of lower brackets.
May be more "utility" than luxury I guess, but I usually ride out of a lodge, so I'll do most of my lounging in there.
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I saw these the other day :
I have been thinking of using these to build a couple of bunks either using aluminum tube or wood 2"x4" to span the trailer to make a bunk or bench.
My trailer is an in line and there isn't much room for gear once 4 sleds are loaded. I am thinking of placing these brackets above sled height in the rear of the trailer. Once the sleds are loaded, pop the bunk in place and pile all of the totes, luggage and gear bags on the bunk above the sleds with easy access from the rear ramp door. If you need to get to something mid trip.
No need to try to crawl over the sleds or try to cram bags in between the sleds. Plus everything would stay high and dry on the return trip with wet sleds in the trailer.
The bunk I would make could be designed to clip onto the wall for storage when not in use, or double as a bench or couch with a set of lower brackets.
May be more "utility" than luxury I guess, but I usually ride out of a lodge, so I'll do most of my lounging in there.
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Will the new trailer be at the Boise snow show?
OK, I've been thinking about this and how I'd like my own trailer. This is what I came up with: L-Track on the ceiling.
So the track: http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratch...e-Seat-L-Track/Aircraft-style-seat-track-6-ft
The fitting: http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratch...Stud-Fittings-Accessories/Double-Stud-Fitting
The hook (#4): https://www.niteize.com/product/S-Biner-Stainless-Steel.asp
With two runs of track you could have as many hooks as you want where ever you want them. $7 for each fitting/hook combo is pretty cheap. Stuff wouldn't fall off those hooks either.
I have this on my truck, inside bed rails.
I like it, makes for limitless secure anchor points.
I have two more 6ft strips i have been planning on putting in my trailer. Not sure I'd mount it to the ceiling though?
Floor or walls probably.
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