Pros:

• Up To 8'6" wide in most if not all states
• Usually Heavier
• Easy to side load w/ forklift

Cons:

• Tall - Puts what your towing up closer to tree branches and also more drag
• Usually need a 3/4 ton truck to tow
• Longer Ramps

I'm a fan of deck overs though. For me a good 20'-22' deck over with 6,000 lb axles would be my choice for bumper pull. For ultimate trailer? 28' deck over goose with 7,000lb axles under it.

 

hmm... Have not seen one of them yet (or at least have not paid attetion) thanks for the heads up!

 

Hmmm... Maybe I should pass on a deck over. The Cruiser is pretty tall as it is!

 

how tall?

We pulled my GMC on a deckover gooseneck with no problems, came out to like 10'4" total height . was very stable also, but then again I wasn't the one driving

so unless it's got like 16" of lift and 42" tall tires your good on a deckover.

 

It's running 5" of lift and 37" tires. The roof will rub the seal of a standard garage door.


Here is me standing next to it. I'm 6' even.

 

That will fit fine.

 

So what would be a decent deal for a trailer like this? Prices seem to be all over the board for new and used ones.

 

You would have no problem with a deck over. and I would recommend it!! no fenders to accidentally hit etc.

my buddy pulling my truck on a borrowed trailer... I would LOVE to have that trailer!!

 

Okay, I finally got the chance to do some measuring on the Cruiser. Outside tire to outside tire is 81". The wheelbase is 111", so a 16' trailer should be just fine. I have found a couple locally built trailers for $2100 - $2300 new (16', 10k GVW, ramps, brakes, etc). It seems to me that I wouldn't be able to build one for that. What do you guys think?

 

That should do ya. that's an OK price if it's brand new... I see standard car haulers 18' go for around $1800+