Thanks for your content. You are the real deal! I just found your channel and have to ask as you as you are clearly an experienced outdoorsman etc. I noticed you trail in snow regularly and you chose a single-axle trailer. I am looking to build out a cargo trailer for some winter activities too. My research (youtube and trailer forms) points to using a dual-axle trailer in the snow. The primary failure mode is when making turns the trailers inertia swings the trailer out as there is not much friction to keep the trailer behind the tow vehicle. A two axle trailer would have 2x the lateral friction. I am wondering if you had any technique for trailering in the snow (snow tires on trailer) or special brake actuator for the trailer or the ol' slow down technique :) Thanks for any thoughts you may have. Not many on youtube have your knowledge and experience so many will find your thoughts useful.
That really makes sense, definitely I’d say dual axle is much better. But for me I have a small truck so the extra weight wasn’t really worth it. A few things I find really helpful pulling a trailer in winter. 1) Go super slow…. It’s when you get momentum downhill you have a real problem. 2) Now I run winter truck tires on my trailer the are load range E so can handle the weight but they provide a lot more traction then trailer tires. 3) I also have trailer brakes and a setting on my brake controller that pulses the trailer brakes. That way they don’t lock up and slide. It acts like ABS in a vehicle. With these modifications I’ve never had a problem. Two weeks ago I travelled from Moab to Denver in a crazy big snow storm…. cars and trucks were sliding everywhere, but taking it slow I had no problems through the mountains. Hope that helps!
@@waysoutback Thanks SO much for sharing your experiences and your advice. Yes yes down hill is the challenge. Solid reminder to super slow it. 1) Would you be generous enough to tell me which brake controller you use (with pulse feature)? 2) Very curious what tires you use on your trailer. Thanks again for your help!!
Beautiful video I felt like I was with you.
Fantastic ! Enjoy, it’s freezing up here ! Great video, looking for more, enjoy, safe travels
Thank you! Will do! We will be home in about a week. I’m not really looking forward to the snow! 😄
Great food transitions! What a video, wish to be able to visit this place one day. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
Slowly trying to make them better! Thanks for watching!
Terrific video Zac. What an amazing place. Your videos are getting so professional 😮😮. Enjoy your trip
Thanks!
Definitely one of the top spots we have been. The problem is you need a month in each spot….. I guess we will just need to come back!
I'm glad to see you made it out of Missouri..
That looks beautiful, really like the hot springs.
Safe travels
DH
Yeah that was quite a storm! The next day trucks were all over in the ditch!
Thanks 👍
We miss you guys and my dog Patti saying hello
Heading home now… but very slowly. Hope your having some better weather then when we left! See you soon
Beautiful place!
It really is!
Nice build... Great video
@@petertosh4748 thanks Appreciate that!
Thanks for the latest video! Your cargo trailer build and travels are always an inspiration!
Thanks for Watching! We are really enjoying it.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for your content. You are the real deal! I just found your channel and have to ask as you as you are clearly an experienced outdoorsman etc. I noticed you trail in snow regularly and you chose a single-axle trailer. I am looking to build out a cargo trailer for some winter activities too. My research (youtube and trailer forms) points to using a dual-axle trailer in the snow. The primary failure mode is when making turns the trailers inertia swings the trailer out as there is not much friction to keep the trailer behind the tow vehicle. A two axle trailer would have 2x the lateral friction. I am wondering if you had any technique for trailering in the snow (snow tires on trailer) or special brake actuator for the trailer or the ol' slow down technique :) Thanks for any thoughts you may have. Not many on youtube have your knowledge and experience so many will find your thoughts useful.
That really makes sense, definitely I’d say dual axle is much better. But for me I have a small truck so the extra weight wasn’t really worth it.
A few things I find really helpful pulling a trailer in winter. 1) Go super slow…. It’s when you get momentum downhill you have a real problem.
2) Now I run winter truck tires on my trailer the are load range E so can handle the weight but they provide a lot more traction then trailer tires.
3) I also have trailer brakes and a setting on my brake controller that pulses the trailer brakes. That way they don’t lock up and slide. It acts like ABS in a vehicle.
With these modifications I’ve never had a problem. Two weeks ago I travelled from Moab to Denver in a crazy big snow storm…. cars and trucks were sliding everywhere, but taking it slow I had no problems through the mountains.
Hope that helps!
@@waysoutback Thanks SO much for sharing your experiences and your advice. Yes yes down hill is the challenge. Solid reminder to super slow it.
1) Would you be generous enough to tell me which brake controller you use (with pulse feature)?
2) Very curious what tires you use on your trailer.
Thanks again for your help!!
I love that area of NM I live 4 hours from there.
It’s absolutely beautiful, I’m hoping to go back and do some dispersed camping this winter. We loved It!!
Wow, that looks great Zac! What a spectacular location. The hot springs looked amazing. Keep up the adventures! Cheers.
Yes highly recommended. Beautiful drive with tons of free camping in the forest. Hot Springs were a bonus!