Trailer selection....

[fire72]

Dovetails do make for easier loading, but may not be the best choice if you live in a hilly area. Both my previous 16' and my current 18' have dovetails, ending about a foot off the ground. The only problem is that the departure angle is terrible, and I live on a hill. I decided that the trade off was worth it, but scraping the tail every time I go in or out of the driveway does get annoying. One more factor to consider...

 

[bdog]

That is true. It is flat as a pankake around here. I sure would not do without a dovetail as it has spoiled me. The other day I had to till a gardend that was about 25x50 for a lady. I was just curious how long it would take so I started the timer when I stopped my truck. I unchained and unloaded the tractor, tilled the garden, collected my $$, loaded and secured the tractor with 4 chains and boomers and was back in my truck driving away 21 minutes later. It seems like I have spent taht much time messing around with ramps on other trailers.

 

[rcrcomputing]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I would get a trailer with a dove tail. After having messed around with ramps and getting them set right and then going to this I will never go back. My trailer is a 18' 7000 lb tandem car hauler with a dovetail. The back is only about 1 foot off of the ground. I approach the trailer slowly and can drive right on without ramps. I do commercial work so am unloading and loading several times a day and it makes it much easier and quicker. Also no ramps to worry about tearing up or losing. My trailer is a bit small for my tractor as I am right at 7000lb if you take into account the weight of the trailer but it is working fine. )</font>

You think my ck30 would just drive up onto a dovetail? Sounds nice!