New - Will need trailer

[Zack]

Hey guys, just joined the group. Plan to purchase a XD 1500 this week. Will need to get a trailer as well. Considering an aluminum trailer or possibly an enclosed cargo trailer. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[oneal]

Many different brands out there, most are pretty nice.
For an open aluminums are nice, 16' tandem.
Closed will require a little research, I would need close to 7' door height.

 

[Jerem62]

This is a sporthaven 7x16 and I love it.

 

[Jerem62]

Just remember if you get a cargo trailer you will need enough room to open the door to get in and out of your buggy.

 

[Clubin]

Don’t forget that if you plan on moving it with tracks or a blade on it your requirements for size drastically change too.

 

[Mr.C]

I have both. My flat bed is a Big-Tex 7’x18’ dual axle. Then I have an enclosed (Pace) 24’x8.5’. I believe my door opening is 7’. I can fit my XD in height wise, with just a little gap. I do have 32” tires, Rigid 32” light bar, and I’ve adjusted the suspension front and rear just to get the stance I wanted. Like Jerem62 says, it can be a little tight getting in and out of the cab inside the enclosed. I just hold a little to the right, fold in the side mirror and I can get in and out.

 

[Big Red]

I have always been a fan of Aluma Trailers, not the cheapest by any means but they have a great product line, solid reputation, and a 5-year warranty. They use premium components like Dexter torsion axles with easy lube hubs. The latest design eliminated a lot of welding to reduce the weak points. (look at the top rail) You will notice that their tongue is much wider and beefier than most. I have the 14' which works great for a 2-door, a 4-door would need a 16'. I think it currently list for $7800 in my area on sale for $7400. You can also spec this trailer with a regular tailgate, ramps, or as a tilt model. I'll post the specs and some photos below.

2025 Aluma 78" x 14' Tandem Axle Electric Brakes Bi-Fold Tailgate Slotted Top Rail

• 2) 3500# Rubber torsion axles - Easy lube hubs
• Electric brakes, breakaway kit
• ST205/75R14 LRC Radial tires (1760# cap/tire)
• Aluminum wheels, 5-4.5 BHP
• Removable aluminum teardrop fenders
• Extruded aluminum floor
• 8.5" Front & side retaining rails
• A-Framed aluminum tongue, 48" long with 2-5/16" coupler
• 61" Bi Fold Tailgate
• 6) Stake pockets (3 per side) (7812 - 4) stake pockets, 2/side)
• 4) Recessed tie rings, SS #2000
• 2) Aluminum rear stabilizer jacks
• Swivel tongue jack, 1500# capacity
• LED Lighting package, safety chains
• Overall width = 101.5"
• Overall length = 226"

 

[Zack]

Thanks - that’s helpful info.

 

[oneal]

I have both. My flat bed is a Big-Tex 7’x18’ dual axle. Then I have an enclosed (Pace) 24’x8.5’. I believe my door opening is 7’. I can fit my XD in height wise, with just a little gap. I do have 32” tires, Rigid 32” light bar, and I’ve adjusted the suspension front and rear just to get the stance I wanted. Like Jerem62 says, it can be a little tight getting in and out of the cab inside the enclosed. I just hold a little to the right, fold in the side mirror and I can get in and out.

I have always been a fan of Aluma Trailers, not the cheapest by any means but they have a great product line, solid reputation, and a 5-year

That's a good looking trailer for sure. Sometimes you get what you pay for.

 

[Big Red]

That's a good looking trailer for sure. Sometimes you get what you pay for.

My trailer doesn't change price much based on length, basically they all require the same "stuff" they just get longer or shorter. I think the 16' version of mine was $200 more. This is my 4th Aluma in 24 years, and I never had one issue with any of them. That said trailers can be kind of a regional thing, a lot of manufacturers don't sell too far from where they are made. Aluma is made in Bancroft Iowa so there is no shortage of dealers in the tri-states.

 

[Jay B]

My trailer doesn't change price much based on length, basically they all require the same "stuff" they just get longer or shorter. I think the 16' version of mine was $200 more. This is my 4th Aluma in 24 years, and I never had one issue with any of them. That said trailers can be kind of a regional thing, a lot of manufacturers don't sell too far from where they are made. Aluma is made in Bancroft Iowa so there is no shortage of dealers in the tri-states.

 

[Auctioneer]

I presently have 3 Aluma trailers. 2-14 footers and one 18 foot trailer. Both of my 1500 Polaris XD’s (single cab and and 4 door)fit on the 14 foot trailers. The only advise i would have is that on my 18 foot trailers it is 82 inches wide which gives you a little more room. The 14 foot trailers are only 78 inches wide. I am an auctioneer and I haul my single cab in an enclosed trailer. It is a little tight but it works.

 

[oneal]

I am an auctioneer and I haul my single cab in an enclosed trailer. It is a little tight but it works.

We are gearing up for retirement which includes hauling the 1500 to distant areas. I am also going to go enclosed, mainly for security reasons.

 

[Mr.C]

I love my enclosed. I don’t have a problem getting in or out. I do think having the suicide doors helps with entry and exit in the trailer. I also use mine to camp in. Basically a toy hauler without all the headaches. It’s seemed like in the past with my desert fox, I was always having to bob villa something every time I took it out.

 

[Auctioneer]

Here is what I haul my 1500xd on and in. The wheel chock in the enclosed trailer is from Thumper Fab

 

[Clubin]

Here is what I haul my 1500xd on and in. The wheel chock in the enclosed trailer is from Thumper Fab

That single axle trailer is only 3500# Axle?

 

[Auctioneer]

It came with 3,500bl axles. I put on a heavier axle and reinforced it in several areas. We use it in my auction business and my wife uses it when she mows. As I understand it the1500xd Northstar Crew weighs 3,323 dry so it should be good stock.

 

[Big Red]

It came with 3,500bl axles. I put on a heavier axle and reinforced it in several areas. We use it in my auction business and my wife uses it when she mows. As I understand it the1500xd Northstar Crew weighs 3,323 dry so it should be good stock.

A 3500 lb axle is not good enough for a couple of reasons, the first is you have to minus the weight of the trailer to figure out how much load you can carry. I'm guessing at best that trailer is rated from the factory to carry 2500 lbs. If you upgraded the axle to 5000 lbs you still have a problem. The law states that all loaded trailers (trailer and cargo) over 2990 lbs. must have trailer brakes which I don't think yours does. I upgraded my trailer for my XP1000 (2 door) to a tandem axle for that reason, the XD is about a 1000 lbs. heavier with 2 doors, the 4 door even more so. I'm not saying the trailer won't do it but I don't think you want the DOT to visit with you about it.

 

[Big Red]

First of all, my statement above is wrong, not completely wrong but not correct either. The 2990 limit I referenced is an Aluma trailer thing, Iowa law is 3000 lbs. for requiring brakes. As it turns out states determine how many pounds you can tow before requiring brakes on your trailer and they vary greatly from state to state. A few states require brakes on all trailers no matter how little you tow and on the other end of the spectrum is Missouri that has no weight limit that requires brakes unless it's a 5th wheel. (Auctioneer your golden) The majority of the US is 3000 lbs. or under.... Canada of course has different rules as well. So, I'm attaching a chart that shows what the laws are state by state including Canada to help clear up any bad information that I shared. Of course, these numbers only reflect when brakes are required and do not determine the capacity of your trailer, that should be listed on the trailer from the manufacturer. Hope this is helpful.

	Max Weight	Breakaway			Max Weight	Breakaway
State	without Brakes	Brakes		State	without Brakes	Brakes
Alabama	3000	Y		Alberta	2000	Y
Alaska	5000	Y		British Columbia	3000	Y (see Note D)
Arizona	3000	Y		Manitoba	3000	Y
Arkansas	3000	Y		New Brunswick	3300	NA
California	1500	Y(See Note D)		Newfoundland/Labrador	9900	NA
Colorado	3000	Y		Nova Scotia	4000	Y (See Note E)
Connecticut	3000	Y		Ontario	3000	NA
Delaware	4000	N/A		Prince Edward Is.	3300	NA
Florida	3000	Y		Quebec	2860	Y (See Note E)
Georgia	2500	Y		Saskatchewan	3000	Y
Hawaii	3000	Y(See Note E)
Idaho	1500	Y
Illinois	3000	Y(See Note F)		Notes
Indiana	3000	Y		A Must be able to stop within 40' from 20mph
Iowa	3000	Y(See Note E)		B If trailer is 7' high x 7' wide
Kansas	See Note A	N/A		C Or if trailer weight (GTW) is more than 40% of
Kentucky	3000	N/A		tow vehicles weight
Louisiana	3000	Y		D Brake must hold for 15 minutes
Maine	3000	N/A		E For Trailers over 3000# GTW
Maryland	3000	Y		F For Trailers over 5000# GTW - includes safety inspection
Massachusetts	10000	N/A		G For Trailers over 6000# GTW
Michigan	3000	N/A
Minnesota	3000	Y(See Note G)
Mississippi	2000	Y
Missouri	3000	Y
Montana	3000	Y(See Note E)
N. Carolina	1000	N/A
N. Dakota	All	N/A
Nebraska	3000	Y
Nevada	1500	Y
New Hamp.	1500	N/A
New Jersey	3000	Y
New Mexico	3000	Y
New York	3000	N/A
Ohio	2000	Y
Oklahoma	3000	Y
Oregon	3000	N/A
Pennsylvania	3000	Y
Rhode Island	4000	Y
S. Carolina	3000	Y
S. Dakota	3000	Y(See Note E)
Tennessee	3,000	Y
Texas	4,500	Y(See Note E)
Utah	2000	Y(See Note E)
Vermont	3,000 (See Note B)	Y
Virginia	3000	Y
W. Virginia	3,000 (See Note C)	Y
Washington	3000	Y
Wisconsin	All	N/A

 

[Clubin]

First of all, my statement above is wrong, not completely wrong but not correct either. The 2990 limit I referenced is an Aluma trailer thing, Iowa law is 3000 lbs. for requiring brakes. As it turns out states determine how many pounds you can tow before requiring brakes on your trailer and they vary greatly from state to state. A few states require brakes on all trailers no matter how little you tow and on the other end of the spectrum is Missouri that has no weight limit that requires brakes unless it's a 5th wheel. (Auctioneer your golden) The majority of the US is 3000 lbs. or under.... Canada of course has different rules as well. So, I'm attaching a chart that shows what the laws are state by state including Canada to help clear up any bad information that I shared. Of course, these numbers only reflect when brakes are required and do not determine the capacity of your trailer, that should be listed on the trailer from the manufacturer. Hope this is helpful.

	Max Weight	Breakaway			Max Weight	Breakaway
State	without Brakes	Brakes		State	without Brakes	Brakes
Alabama	3000	Y		Alberta	2000	Y
Alaska	5000	Y		British Columbia	3000	Y (see Note D)
Arizona	3000	Y		Manitoba	3000	Y
Arkansas	3000	Y		New Brunswick	3300	NA
California	1500	Y(See Note D)		Newfoundland/Labrador	9900	NA
Colorado	3000	Y		Nova Scotia	4000	Y (See Note E)
Connecticut	3000	Y		Ontario	3000	NA
Delaware	4000	N/A		Prince Edward Is.	3300	NA
Florida	3000	Y		Quebec	2860	Y (See Note E)
Georgia	2500	Y		Saskatchewan	3000	Y
Hawaii	3000	Y(See Note E)
Idaho	1500	Y
Illinois	3000	Y(See Note F)		Notes
Indiana	3000	Y		A Must be able to stop within 40' from 20mph
Iowa	3000	Y(See Note E)		B If trailer is 7' high x 7' wide
Kansas	See Note A	N/A		C Or if trailer weight (GTW) is more than 40% of
Kentucky	3000	N/A		tow vehicles weight
Louisiana	3000	Y		D Brake must hold for 15 minutes
Maine	3000	N/A		E For Trailers over 3000# GTW
Maryland	3000	Y		F For Trailers over 5000# GTW - includes safety inspection
Massachusetts	10000	N/A		G For Trailers over 6000# GTW
Michigan	3000	N/A
Minnesota	3000	Y(See Note G)
Mississippi	2000	Y
Missouri	3000	Y
Montana	3000	Y(See Note E)
N. Carolina	1000	N/A
N. Dakota	All	N/A
Nebraska	3000	Y
Nevada	1500	Y
New Hamp.	1500	N/A
New Jersey	3000	Y
New Mexico	3000	Y
New York	3000	N/A
Ohio	2000	Y
Oklahoma	3000	Y
Oregon	3000	N/A
Pennsylvania	3000	Y
Rhode Island	4000	Y
S. Carolina	3000	Y
S. Dakota	3000	Y(See Note E)
Tennessee	3,000	Y
Texas	4,500	Y(See Note E)
Utah	2000	Y(See Note E)
Vermont	3,000 (See Note B)	Y
Virginia	3000	Y
W. Virginia	3,000 (See Note C)	Y
Washington	3000	Y
Wisconsin	All	N/A

It’s interesting to see it like that!