John T 744 Report post Posted March 6, 2005 I may be in the market to buy a bigger enclosed trailer then the one I have which is 7'x12'. I'm leaning towards an 18-20 footer because I would like to add a ton more things to the inside of it. If I do this I will sell my 12 footer and I will post it here and other bb's first. So how big of a trailer is to big and what is the best size?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCHSNC 14 Report post Posted March 9, 2005 I run a 7'x16' with an extended tongue. It has alot of space but lets face it you always need more. My trailer is a shop on wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aplus 525 Report post Posted March 9, 2005 The only problem I have with an extended length trailer is finding places to park it. Especially if you have to take it into residential areas. My hot water rig is in a 12' now, and I wish it was 16'. Sure bigger is nice to carry everything and the kitchen sink, but in reality, it may be too cumbersome for everyday towing. I think if I needed something bigger than 16', I'd just go with a box truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidyjet 14 Report post Posted March 9, 2005 I agree w/Tony. Being able to negotiate your rig around obstacles and confined areas is an important consideration. How much extra time (minutes) at each job is spent monkeying around w/a bodacious trailer is another. I feel a trailer could be a hinderance, the difference between having the time to get in one extra job before the end of the day or not. paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GymRat 14 Report post Posted March 9, 2005 Tony, my thoughts exactly, I know I would not be able to tow anything much bigger than my 6X12 enclosed trailer through some of the narrow streets in the local neighborhoods. I don't need a garage on wheels, just a good size shed, but of course its just my 2 cents worth, and everyone has an opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beyoungsr 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2005 Wow I think you guys are dramatizing some. I mean really, how did all the folks in the neighborhoods get moved in? Thet didn't use pick up trucks. A crew cab truck and a 18' trailer is only 38' long. What is the big deal? You are not going to be parking at a customers house for the rest of your life. I feel the heat coming! LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted March 10, 2005 Bruce, I see what you mean with the moving truck issue, but if I parked my equipment like they park those trucks around here, I might get slammed. I would love to get a 18-20 foot trailer, but many neighborhoods it would be a major issue for parking, but that comes from me, in the land of wall to wall paved everything. When I go straight commercial, I will consider it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aplus 525 Report post Posted March 10, 2005 I attached a pic of my old truck and 12' trailer. As you can see, it just fits between two driveways. My new truck is a foot longer, so it wouldn't even fit between two driveways. Comparing a moving van to a truck/trailer is apples to oranges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCPC 26 Report post Posted March 10, 2005 I attached a pic of my old truck and 12' trailer. As you can see, it just fits between two driveways. My new truck is a foot longer, so it wouldn't even fit between two driveways. I had issues with this problem just this afternoon with a neighborhood where you could literealy jump from roof to roof through the entire neigboorhood and of course the drivways were the same way. I actually had to block the customers driveway because there was barely enough room between driveways to park a mini cooper let alone the kind of rigs you all are discussing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beyoungsr 14 Report post Posted March 10, 2005 Well I guess even the small home lots are bigger in Texas. This is not an issue in my area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James 625 Report post Posted March 10, 2005 I keep every thing to a min. I have a 5 by 8 trailer and it fits in my garage. By may my van is a mess and I can't find anything , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
