Dove tails on trailers

[Bart]

What do you all think about dove tails on trailers? I like the part where I wouldn't have to pull ramps whenever I loaded, but don't like the thought of dragging it over severely undulating terrain.

 

[Caleb]

If it's primary purpose is for your buggy then IMO, the dovetail is just an added expense. If you may be hauling other things (particularly cars) they make it very nice and easy for loading.

 

[Badbuggy]

Mine drags sometimes, but I am used to it I guess. Worth it for most things I haul.

 

[Meat_]

I very rarely ever drag mine. Once you know where it will hit it's easy to take the spot on a little angle and avoid the dragging. I LOVE not having to get my ramps out. Also if you put feet on the back like I have when you do hit it will be on the feet.

 

[ID Bronco]

Have any of you put rollers on the back for when you do hit? I am thinking of adding 2 feet onto mine this way. Wondering if it works.

 

[Badger]

I had no problem loading my Cherokee on to my trailer without a dovetail.Every once in awhile I would have to use the ramps if it was muddy.

 

[Meat_]

Yeah a 7k trailer wouldn't really need it, they sit a bit lower and when you start putting weight on them they get even lower.

Have any of you put rollers on the back for when you do hit? I am thinking of adding 2 feet onto mine this way. Wondering if it works.

I think I've hit mine on a driveway 1 time in almost 3 years. I've drug it in dirt (intentionally) through a bad dip/rut maybe 3 times.

 

[Milner]

I don't mind mine (dovetail) never created a problem. It is nice to have for cars, but not needed.

 

[cannoncrawler]

Have any of you put rollers on the back for when you do hit? I am thinking of adding 2 feet onto mine this way. Wondering if it works.

motorhomes have em, and they work great.

 

[Kiel]

Come on Bart I don't have a dovetail and the samurai doesn't use ramps. You gotta learn how to drive

 

[Bart]

Come on Bart I don't have a dovetail and the samurai doesn't use ramps. You gotta learn how to drive

I wanna grow and be like Keel.

The only reason I'm thinking dove tail is I've found a used 2008 for a pretty good price.

 

[Tacoma]

Good price or not, you won't be like Keeeeeel if you get it. Can you live with that?




I know I could!!!!

 

[Bart]

I know it can never happen, but it's okay to dream.

 

[BCGPER]

I'm still trying to figure out why you would want a trailer that's narrowed in back???

 

[Bart]

No cones man, I'm golden.

 

[1993yj]

If it's primary purpose is for your buggy then IMO, the dovetail is just an added expense. If you may be hauling other things (particularly cars) they make it very nice and easy for loading.

X2. I see no reason to have one for buggy only reasons. However, if the price is right, why not?

My dad put steel rollers on the back of his non-dovetailed 16 footer, and they were broken in like 2 trips. They end up just hanging lower than the trailer originally did. If you have to drag it sometimes, just drag it.

 

[SAMI]

I'm still trying to figure out why you would want a trailer that's narrowed in back???

I thought nearly the same thing...

Here's Cody's sketch of the beaver tail..

 

[Shawn]

I'm still trying to figure out why you would want a trailer that's narrowed in back???

bahahaha... nice..

 

[Bart]

Hahaha, this is cracking me up. I bought the used 2008 Carson yesterday with the dove tail. The price was just too good. I was planning on buying new wheels anyway, so if there's room I'll just buy 16" wheels and run load rated take off tires from new trucks. That way it lifts the trailer a bit and tires will be cheaper and easier to find.

 

[BCGPER]

Aint nearly as funny as that crack about you missing a cone.....

(Like that ever happened)

Hahaha, this is cracking me up.