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Old 04-10-2014, 04:28 PM   #1
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Old 04-10-2014, 05:45 PM   #2
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I welded a triple hitch to our avalanche last year ,one for the quad trailer and the outside ones for the bikes, Ran a tack weld to bumper to connect it all together .Yours looks great!!
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I welded a triple hitch to our avalanche last year ,one for the quad trailer and the outside ones for the bikes, Ran a tack weld to bumper to connect it all together .Yours looks great!!
Thanks... I think the guy did a great job.

This weekend's project is to chassis-coat it and do some lights (flat 4).
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Thanks... I think the guy did a great job.

This weekend's project is to chassis-coat it and do some lights (flat 4).
I ran a flat four when I welded the hitch , but need to rewire to a 7 pin because of the new trailer I welded this winter has trailer brakes.
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I ran a flat four when I welded the hitch , but need to rewire to a 7 pin because of the new trailer I welded this winter has trailer breaks.
Yeah... The stuff I'm comfortable towing behind my 5er isn't large enough to even have brakes (2000 lbs total for twin skis - single axle no brakes)... Beyond that, I'll do something different (like 2nd tow vehicle)..... But that's just my personal preference and current comfort level.

I've seen people tow a lot more than I do - and have success. Some tow their Jeeps/Rockcrawler on a twin axle car hauler.
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Yeah... The stuff I'm comfortable towing behind my 5er isn't large enough to even have brakes (2000 lbs total for twin skis - single axle no brakes)... Beyond that, I'll do something different (like 2nd tow vehicle)..... But that's just my personal preference and current comfort level.

I've seen people tow a lot more than I do - and have success. Some tow their Jeeps/Rockcrawler on a twin axle car hauler.
Yeah I to would be uncomfortable hauling a that much weight for sure. Just a single axel 3500 lbs total max.(very flat around here).
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Ended up being 73' bumper to bumper with ATV trailer. Jetskis will be 75'





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Ended up being 73' bumper to bumper with ATV trailer. Jetskis will be 75'





Here is pic from last year (66 ft)before I wielded up a new trailer ,will be around 72 ft .and max gvw.We only go about 2 hrs. I will just have to be cautious and careful.
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Here is pic from last year (66 ft)before I wielded up a new trailer ,will be around 72 ft .and max gvw.We only go about 2 hrs. I will just have to be cautious and careful.
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Here is pic from last year (66 ft)before I wielded up a new trailer ,will be around 72 ft .and max gvw.We only go about 2 hrs. I will just have to be cautious and careful.
I think I went past you on the highway last Friday and Saturday and part of Sunday.
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