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Utility trailer size question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tacodru, Feb 25, 2016.

  1. Feb 26, 2016 at 10:13 AM
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    1buzzbait

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    been runnin a 9x5 galvanized with no brakes for years, no issues what so ever its the weight ya gotta pay attention to
     
  2. Feb 26, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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    Be prepared to make more friends. Right after I got my trailer, other people needed to use it more than I did.
     
  3. Feb 26, 2016 at 10:50 AM
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    I have a 5x8 single axle. Perfect for the 4 wheeler, plywood, moving furniture. Tracks perfect behind this size truck.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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    jsnm23 There are no solutions; only tradeoffs.

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    I pull a 7x12 double axle flatbed and a 5x7 single axle box trailer. I much prefer pulling the 7x12 because it behaves so much better and doesn't bounce around.
     
  5. Feb 26, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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    6x12 is great you can fit 3 sport quads on it.
     
  6. Feb 26, 2016 at 12:59 PM
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    I regularly tow a tandem axel 7x14 enclosed trailer with brakes filled with motorcycles and other race gear all over the southeast with my DCSB. Around town, the Taco pulls it like a dream. Running at highway speeds is another thing. Even though the trailer is a V nose, it still acts as huge sail. Transmission handles it fine, but the mileage is horrible.
     
  7. Feb 26, 2016 at 2:02 PM
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    I pull a 6x12 like your looking at. I pull it fully loaded.(truck and trailer) from VA to MI with no issues. If not mentioned yet, pull it in 4 rather than D if auto.
    Good luck
     
  8. Feb 26, 2016 at 2:23 PM
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    I have a 6x14 open trailer and it pulls fine. I have had it loaded with 1 ton of crushed stone with no issues. It does have electric brakes which makes it easier to stop, although I thing the DCSB would do OK without them.
     
  9. Feb 28, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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    I have a 5x10 2500# tilt trailer with a single axle and 15" wheels. To me, that's all I will ever need. A couple of things to consider, you will have to move this thing around when not in use, a good trailer like mine is H E A V Y! You will feel it behind you weight wise so I wouldn't go overboard crazy.

    I had a 5x8 trailer before this one from Tractor Supply, I wouldn't go that route again. Luck for me, or unlucky for me, a moron texting while driving caused me to have to replace that one. He came at me head on and I was able to avoid him enough to miss my truck, but he caught the front of the trailer and then took the axle right out from under it!
     

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