Utility trailer

[tdhanses]

I’ve had my aluminum trailer a little over a year and put 4000 miles on it last year hauling my sxs, no issues so far.

 

[displacedtexan]

Thanks Y’all. I’ve come to the conclusion that steel would better suit our needs. I’m currently looking at these two trailers.. Our local dealer sells Big Tex & PJ trailers and he highly recommended the PJ over the Big Tex. Not familiar with Lamar but looks like a decent trailer. Thoughts ?

2022 Lamar Trailers 3K Utility Trailer | Full Throttle Trailer Sales | Trailer Dealer | Flatbed, Dump, Equipment and Enclosed Trailers Laurel, Hardin, Billings, MT

83X14<br /><br />(1) 3.5K EZ LUBE IDLER AXLE, SPRING <br /><br />205/75 R15 6 PLY TIRES<br /><br />SPARE TIRE MOUNT <br /><br />2'' (7K) A-FRAME CAST COUPLER <br /><br />2K FLIP JACK, TOP-WIND <br /><br />4' GATE W/ SPRING ASSIST <br /><br />SMOOTH FENDERS <br /><br />2'' X 2'' ANGLE TOP <br /><br /

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77" Single Axle Channel Utility (U7) - PJ Trailers

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The Lamars are a cheaper trailer, but not bad.

All the Paris trailers (PJ/Big Tex/Maxx-D) are pretty comperable.

 

[browning2480]

One thing I did learn. If you will be pulling it up any sketchy roads, get the jacks that swing up out if the way. The ones that are static and hang down a little will eventually get bent so bad they won’t work or ripped off all together

 

[406flyfish]

Another reason why I’ve decided to go steel. I recently put a deposit down on a raft. Ideally, I would buy a separate dedicated raft trailer but I already own a drift but and the wife doesn’t want 3 trailers laying around.

Found this set up online of a PJ trailer.

 

[KoolBreeze]

One thing I did learn. If you will be pulling it up any sketchy roads, get the jacks that swing up out if the way. The ones that are static and hang down a little will eventually get bent so bad they won’t work or ripped off all together

Excellent tip! That's the one thing I'd change on mine if I were replacing it today.

I also much prefer the bulldog collar type couplers over the standard type.

 

[Bsevans5]

Lots of good info ready said. Budget and use make a big difference as stated. They are lighter which may be a factor, but that can also be a con. Don't know if they can take the beating that traditional ones do

 

[muleyslayer5]

I had a aluminum one with too many issues so I sold it and built my own 16ft steel.

 

[cuerro viejo]

The Lamars are a cheaper trailer, but not bad.

All the Paris trailers (PJ/Big Tex/Maxx-D) are pretty comperable.

Maxx-D u3x + is a step above PJ and way above big Tex.

The PJ/Load trail are great trailers but the utilities are now made in Mexico, not a knock in durability just not same fit and finish they used to be.

Maxxd just does a better job between cross base spacing, well wheels, tongue channel length all the way lic plate holder.

 

[cuerro viejo]

Another reason why I’ve decided to go steel. I recently put a deposit down on a raft. Ideally, I would buy a separate dedicated raft trailer but I already own a drift but and the wife doesn’t want 3 trailers laying around.

Found this set up online of a PJ trailer.

Pj and loadtrail have pull out side rails and center pivoting Jacks on all their U models.

 

[406flyfish]

I appreciate all the help. I put down a deposit on a 12ft PJ trailer. Seemed like the better option compared to Big Tex. Bulldog coupler and the quick attachments on the side sealed the deal for me.