Funny, but folks were saying the same thing when Sierra trailers entered the market: "get a welder and build it yourself, too much, etc". How is your welder going to form that sheet metal box, lid, tailgate, etc? Have you looked at the price of steel lately?
His price of $3500 is a steal now and it will only go up.
Ace
The price will stay low, that I can promise. We have a manufacturing process second to none sourced locally to keep prices low.
Did you get a weight from the builder? I have not seen that on his website.
Ace
Weight will vary depending on tire size, wheel type ect. Next time I drive by a scale with mine (35's on alum wheels), I'll get an exact weight for you.
Ruger, question for you. Why so short? The bed is 62" (or 5.1'). Do you make longer ones (closer to a 6' bed/box)?
We will make a longer bed for anyone who wants one. We could do a six foot bed easily. But for us the length is great. There are longer trailers, some we think are too long and too complicated.
We wanted all purpose and 5' of storage isn't really lacking for the average weekend warrior which most of us are. Many of the trails we use for testing are steep, rocky and tight so a 'shorter' trailer with a good departure angle was a no brainer. We camp simple like we design the trailer, no bling except where necessary.
I didn't see any shocks in the suspension and the leaf springs are captivated at each end, so how's she bouncing on the trail?
Thanks.
Bouncing hasn't been an issue, we offer shocks to anyone who prefers them. Everyone in this community has their preferences and we will cater to them at bottom dollar prices. The trailer pulls great on the pavement and the trail. I kept a faster pace than most on the switchbacks up the trail this weekend pulling the Ruger test mule with my 2 door jeep. Many rigs politely pulled over to let me pass them. :smiley_drive:
Note: All the trailers are now SOA. The test mule was SUA but we wanted more ground clearance.
The rear end of the spring has a shackle to allow movement. I would assume it works as well as can be expected for having short spring....
Exactly.
For all purpose the leaf spring is a great choice. Simple, durable and performs in any terrain superbly. Steve has built all types of trailers and had a great reputation, he is 'new' to off road trailers but he is a veteran trailer designer and builder.
