Tow rigs

jdofmemi said:
With some googling and using image search, I found this. Looks like they are made in Mexico, and can be had with many options.
http://www.yirofabrica.com/productos/RACING+TRAILERS+(REMOLQUES)/36/1/
I seen a three axle that included a 200 gallon fuel cell. Apparently they will custom build to your specs if the standard one is not what you want.
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Those trailers look cool but heavy, especially if constructed from steel.


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Those 3 in the pics are Yiros. There is another company that makes about the exact same stuff. They will customize just about whatever you want, I’ve seen some race teams with crazy designs of theirs.

What I really liked is you can option a spare idler axle and/or springs that a setup ready to go underneath the trailer (can be seen on the black trailer).

This is one design specific to a JK weight/balance from them that is based off of their “6100 Chase Trailer”.

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To me, for not much more than a standard PJ buggy hauler or insert other mainstream brand, these are way more tailored to hauling off road vehicles. Obviously if you are trying to do something more of a “work during the week” function they probably aren’t the best.

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Hauling deck over on a relatively short bumper pull trailer with a fairly big Jeep does have its interesting moments. I too am currently undecided what format trailer I want to buy going forward.



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Irish JK said:
Those 3 in the pics are Yiros. There is another company that makes about the exact same stuff. They will customize just about whatever you want, I’ve seen some race teams with crazy designs of theirs.

What I really liked is you can option a spare idler axle and/or springs that a setup ready to go underneath the trailer (can be seen on the black trailer).

This is one design specific to a JK weight/balance from them that is based off of their “6100 Chase Trailer”.

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To me, for not much more than a standard PJ buggy hauler or insert other mainstream brand, these are way more tailored to hauling off road vehicles. Obviously if you are trying to do something more of a “work during the week” function they probably aren’t the best.

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Hauling deck over on a relatively short bumper pull trailer with a fairly big Jeep does have its interesting moments. I too am currently undecided what format trailer I want to buy going forward.



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Yeah, I like this option a lot. Only problem is, how do I get it to St. Louis?... I’ve been looking all over the web for something similar that’s closer with no luck. I’m going to try and call a few custom trailer shops and see if they can build one.

What do you mean by interesting moments, and how long is your trailer? I’m planning on a 20’ do you think it would make a difference?


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If I was going to go the hauler route, I would love to have something similar to this setup instead of a trailer :brows:

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TrainWreck618 said:
Yeah, I like this option a lot. Only problem is, how do I get it to St. Louis?... I’ve been looking all over the web for something similar that’s closer with no luck. I’m going to try and call a few custom trailer shops and see if they can build one.

What do you mean by interesting moments, and how long is your trailer? I’m planning on a 20’ do you think it would make a difference?


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I pulled up their pricing real quick for reference, their delivery to Utah was about a grand.

The trailer I’ve used recently is a 14k rated 20ft. A full width JKU uses up quite a bit of the deck length and getting the balance between too much and not enough tongue weight is only about 12” of movement worth (not a lot).

I mean interesting because for the amount of inertia moving around behind, you really don’t have a lot of lever between the hitch and axle(s) centerline. Only to mean that on open highway I’d definitely prefer either a longer bumper pull or a gooseneck. A longer bumper pull in town though could definitely start becoming tedious.


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Pulling a trailer for a living my two cents is gooseneck/fifth wheel is far superior to a bumper pull. They track better and are far easier to back up bought a 32’ goose neck to pull my junk around and absolutely love it compared to my 18’ bumper pull. Storage boxes are easy to mount and plenty of space if you get the high deck. The mega ramps are amazing as well. 2150B0D0-DC1F-49E3-A09A-8C116F4D0D59.jpeg
 
Here is a screenshot of the toolbox that is built right into the trailer on mine. It’s the width of the trailer and probably 24” from to back and pretty deep
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jdofmemi said:
Those are nice. I see a few of them here in SoCal.
I think I have seen that one, or it's twin, in person.
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This one is for sale at a specialty dealer in Pittsburgh where I saw a bunch of Toyota FJ's a couple weeks ago. Pretty sweet but it only has a small block in it. I would have thought a pre-DEF diesel would have been a better choice.

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jdofmemi; said:
Don't get a trailer with a gvw rating that when combined with the rating on your tow rig puts it over 26000#, or you will need a CDL to be legal.

My tow rig currently is a srw F-350, with a gvw of 11,000#. My two axle is 14,000#, so it is fine, but my three axle is 18,000, so it requires a CDL.

If you plan on towing in California, the rules change and any trailer over 10,000# needs a CDL, regardless of what you tow it with.
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Ok, you had me a bit worried about this, and it’s leads me to a couple questions. I checked again today and Michigan CDL law exempts individuals that use vehicles to transport exclusively for personal use with personal equipment. So my truck and trailer with a GCWR of 31k that are owned by me and only used together for personal use are technically exempt in Michigan. There is no restrictions on size or weight in the exemption so I think I’m good here. My bigger question once I leave the state of Michigan, does that exemption carry forward to the other states that I am towing thru. Or because they do not recognize Michigan’s exemption, do I need to get my CDL for that?


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wjtstudios far as California is concerned I’d say they won’t recognize Michigan’s rules they are a bunch of commies. There to UT you should be fine I’d definitely mark the trailer NOT FOR SALE and your truck as well

Oklahoma has a personal use exemption for the weight as well FYI
 
J&k_overland said:
wjtstudios far as California is concerned I’d say they won’t recognize Michigan’s rules they are a bunch of commies. There to UT you should be fine I’d definitely mark the trailer NOT FOR SALE and your truck as well

Oklahoma has a personal use exemption for the weight as well FYI
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Awesome, thank you!


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wjtstudios said:
Ok, you had me a bit worried about this, and it’s leads me to a couple questions. I checked again today and Michigan CDL law exempts individuals that use vehicles to transport exclusively for personal use with personal equipment. So my truck and trailer with a GCWR of 31k that are owned by me and only used together for personal use are technically exempt in Michigan. There is no restrictions on size or weight in the exemption so I think I’m good here. My bigger question once I leave the state of Michigan, does that exemption carry forward to the other states that I am towing thru. Or because they do not recognize Michigan’s exemption, do I need to get my CDL for that?


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I wonder since my business owns my truck and trailer if that makes a difference


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