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Yes, that's definitely an issue. There are quite a few states that allow them on non-highway roads, though. We will just plan our trips accordingly.

Yes, tons of updates, but nothing I can really share. The details of the build will not be public until Dec 20. Sorry to be a tease. I can tell you that a super nice Apex Ultra trailer by Mig Trailers will be here tomorrow. I can't wait to see it in person. I'll get some photos of it and post...

I run a CVT blower in the race car, but I'm not sure the turbo will need it yet. It has a new primary design and a more robust cooling system. Pulling a trailer is uncharted territory for the turbo, so only testing time will tell. Trailer braking is definitely on the to-do list.

This is for a build off contest with Polaris. The build has to be completed by December 20th. That's why everything is being done at light speed. So it turns out, I'll be postponing this trailer build for a while. For this build, I'll be pulling a fancy Apex Ultra from Mig Adventure trailers -...

I'm going to change the hinge from the front to the passenger side. That way, I won't have to unhook to setup camp.

Getting there. The bracket at the rear of the trailer, when the lid is closed, will be duplicated on the front of the trailer. Those four brackets will hold the trailer "roof" rack. The roof rack will be removable for easy flipping of the platform. All I need now is some bar stools!

I am definitely open to any suggestions or design ideas you have. The track width of this RZR will be close to 74". I'm probably going to use a standard, high quality, trailer axle. I can get those in standard sizes from 72" and up. I really like your watercraft trailer suggestion. For this...

Here are the updates from the evening drawing session. Thanks for the suggestions on the trailer. With the relative light weight of the Polaris RZR XP Turbo (1495lbs) and high horsepower (144), I think it will do well pulling a decent trailer, especially since I will have a 30% reduction at the...

Getting a little further with the CAD. The wood grain material will be a light weight composite material. It will actually be more of a black color. Should create a cool visual contrast with the Mac's VersaTie Series 2 track. The entire structure will be 1/4" aluminum, except for the side skins...

The stock fuel tank holds about 8 gallons. Doubling that capacity is not a problem. Two 5 gallon cans are easy to transport. I will probably take simplicity over convenience and plan on cans over a pump system.

What about an auxiliary fuel cell in the trailer with a DC powered pump? How much fuel do you thing would be enough (maybe a tough question - how much is enough)?

So, I'm debating the benefits/drawbacks of using an aluminum perimeter frame versus a steel frame. I threw the basic design into Solidworks to do some mass properties. I was blown away with the difference in weight between aluminum and steel for this basic structure. Steel: 172 lbs. Aluminum...

Welding aluminum is not a problem. I do a lot of that on the race RZR's, but I am not sold on it for the chassis of the trailer just yet. It's definitely in the fight, though. I'm going to draw up the trailer in Solidworks and compare the weight between the aluminum chassis and a steel chassis...

They had the HDS-5m a while back as well. I had one of those in my desert race RZR and really liked it. The 7 is on a whole new level. Good call on the first aid kit. Thanks.

I agree. I will probably leave the exhaust stock.

Thanks for the suggestions. I am working on getting one of these. Part of the requirements of this build off was for us to use between $2000 and $2500 of accessories from the Polaris catalog. As part of that, I did get a very nice winch setup (below), but I ran out of allowance before I...

I am about to start a trailer build to pull behind a purpose built 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo. The RZR will also be a full expedition build. Here's the RZR. I picked it up yesterday. Vehicle build thread is listed in the Other Vehicles section. I'm grounded from posting links here. Here are...

Trailer questions moved to trailer section.

Anyone know of any small light weight trailers?

Update - Voting is now live at Polaris Facebook Page. More photos and details at http://expeditionutv.com/project-xpd-polaris-rzr-xp-turbo-expedition-build/. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I am working with Polaris to build a new 2016 RZR XP Turbo...