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dcmac214
Explorer
Jan 21, 2020

Need Help with Utility Trailer Decision

Need to get 10-12' utility trailer primarily to haul our SxS UTV behind the coach. On occasion to haul mower or small tractor for service (TV for that will be the pickup).

Am I better off getting the deck made with 2x6 treated wood or with 1/4" steel diamond plate? And why?

Everything else is the same except for total weight and cost, and they're so close wood vs steel it's negligible and irrelevant.
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  • caver's avatar
    caver
    Nomad
    Jan 23, 2020
    I also had to replace my 16' utility trailers wood floor after a few years.

    I rented an aluminum trailer for a day from Tractor Supply since my trailer was 125 miles away. I hauled a SxS on it and it worked great. A nice little trailer that they also sell.
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Jan 23, 2020
    caver wrote:
    I also had to replace my 16' utility trailers wood floor after a few years.

    I rented an aluminum trailer for a day from Tractor Supply since my trailer was 125 miles away. I hauled a SxS on it and it worked great. A nice little trailer that they also sell.
    I thought about the aluminum trailer from TS when I bought my steel/wood trailer. Since I don't use it very often I could not justify the additional expense. They are nice and light weight.

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