enclosed decoy trailer

[mikegoddard]

Im looking to get a quad, 3x4 quad trailer, and all gear 18dz fullbody mallards, blinds, floaters, etc. etc. we have lots of gear. we use big spreads most of the time. we are counting on using the quad to access the fields, and we are trying to decide what size trlr. anyone that uses enclosed trlrs, and quads please give us your opinion. we are looking at 7x15 vnose or 8.5x15 but need advice.

our problem is deciding to get a trailer small enough to tow into the fields(6x12 leave atv home) or just use the quad and get a big enough trlr to haul a quad and trlr and gear. even with a small trailer at times we have to use the quad due to mud.
any of you who have advice it is appreciated.

thanks mike

[Nicholas Lisec]

Mike,

When it comes to trailer size in most situations it's almost always better to go bigger than what you think you'll need. I've got a 7x16 w/ 30" of V-Nose and when we put a nice sized ATV in it during a trip to ND I was definitely glad that I didn't go with the 7x14. In your case I would go with the 8' trailer your talking about and just haul everything you want out of it. The ATV will help you out a lot in those fields that you can get in because you can turn sharp enough to get in through the access, it's too muddy, farmer won't let you drive in and etc...Also, it sounds like you've got access to a smaller trailer just incase you want to run and gun a bit more so you've got that card to play as well.

Another thing to consider with a trailer is what kind of rear door are you going to get? Ramp or barn door? I went with a reinforced ramp door and it's worked really slick so far. I've got more off season plans for it as well.

What is your system of hauling your dekes around? Stacking in bags or one big pile?

Do you want steel or aluminum?

A trailer is a big investment in both time and money so make sure you think out all the options before hand and get what you want.

Nick

[mikegoddard]

Nick
thanks for the reply! honestly i havnt thought this through very well. i would love to get aluminum but might have to settle on steel it depends on how much cost difference. ive heard bad things about ramp doors tweaking out of square in the field if the trailer isnt level. im sure that is also why you mention you have reinforced door. if that is something that can be remedied i think the ramp would be worth the money. we are going tomorrow to look at interstate trailers just because they have them in stock. right now we use a suburban and 4x8 flatbed both loaded to the point of rediculous. are there any options you think of now that you can say "i'm glad we have this" or "i wish we would have gotten this!" also we carry our decoys in 6 & 12 slot bags, except floaters. thanks again

Mike

[Greg Owens]

The best advice I can give you is to go one size bigger than you think you will need. Look at getting the extra height on whatever you decide on. I can get more in my 14X7 than other guys can get into their 16X7 because I have the extra height. This allows me to stack the bags one row higher than they can.

Greg