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- Tahoe/Reno
I thought I'd share my budget ski hauler setup. I'm using the EZ-Ski from Chris for my SJ, pretty simple stuff.
For the B1 setup I'm only in it for about $500. Wireless 2500 lb ATV winch from Harbor Freight was $60, the 800 lb capacity Gorilla cart was $90, my quick release stainless pin was $35, and the rest was miscellaneous hardware and tie downs. I already had one folding motorcycle ramp for my R1, so I grabbed another for $80 and the 5th wheel tailgate was $100 on craigslist. It works great and I can load/unload 2 skis completely by myself. I go to a lot of lakes in California which has 55 mph towing speed limits everywhere. No thanks. Also, none of my property is flat and trying to maneuver a small ski trailer would be a disaster.
Time to bring her in....
The cart handle is great to pull on because it keeps the wheels straight. But once you get close to the winch you run into some space issues. I use the 2 tie downs in the corners as a come along to take the tension off the winch and hold the blaster.
This spring-loaded pin makes this whole process super easy. The handle was bolted on previously (with a nylock nut), kind of a pain to get to and remove when loading/unloading.
And she's in!
The 5th wheel tailgate couldn't have fit the B1 hull any better.
For the B1 setup I'm only in it for about $500. Wireless 2500 lb ATV winch from Harbor Freight was $60, the 800 lb capacity Gorilla cart was $90, my quick release stainless pin was $35, and the rest was miscellaneous hardware and tie downs. I already had one folding motorcycle ramp for my R1, so I grabbed another for $80 and the 5th wheel tailgate was $100 on craigslist. It works great and I can load/unload 2 skis completely by myself. I go to a lot of lakes in California which has 55 mph towing speed limits everywhere. No thanks. Also, none of my property is flat and trying to maneuver a small ski trailer would be a disaster.
Time to bring her in....
The cart handle is great to pull on because it keeps the wheels straight. But once you get close to the winch you run into some space issues. I use the 2 tie downs in the corners as a come along to take the tension off the winch and hold the blaster.
This spring-loaded pin makes this whole process super easy. The handle was bolted on previously (with a nylock nut), kind of a pain to get to and remove when loading/unloading.
And she's in!
The 5th wheel tailgate couldn't have fit the B1 hull any better.
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