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Re: Enclosed TrailersI ended up going with a 6x12 dual axle and decided if I needed more space than that for a gig I would take my 28 foot box truck. The 6x12 holds a pretty big rig with 6 monitors and a light show. For shows needing more, a larger trailer for me was not the answer but again I have a box truck. I thought about a 7x14 but I had to cut it off somewhere. I can pull the 6x12 with my Expedition but anything larger really requires a 3/4 ton or better truck to be comfortable. The Expedition is really at the limit when the trailer is fully loaded and fuel economy goes down to about 9 mpg. It all depends on how much stuff you need to haul. The diesel box truck is only a mile per gallon less than when the 6x12 is fully loaded and I can tow a 60KW generator behind it as well. I also recommend e-track and lock bars. I personally like a ramp door with fold up plates over the gap and and at the bottom for fast load in and out but a good ramp and barn doors work just as well but take a couple of minutes to set up and require extra storage space. Good luck with what you decide on!
Re: Enclosed Trailers
I ended up going with a 6x12 dual axle and decided if I needed more space than that for a gig I would take my 28 foot box truck. The 6x12 holds a pretty big rig with 6 monitors and a light show. For shows needing more, a larger trailer for me was not the answer but again I have a box truck. I thought about a 7x14 but I had to cut it off somewhere. I can pull the 6x12 with my Expedition but anything larger really requires a 3/4 ton or better truck to be comfortable. The Expedition is really at the limit when the trailer is fully loaded and fuel economy goes down to about 9 mpg. It all depends on how much stuff you need to haul. The diesel box truck is only a mile per gallon less than when the 6x12 is fully loaded and I can tow a 60KW generator behind it as well. I also recommend e-track and lock bars. I personally like a ramp door with fold up plates over the gap and and at the bottom for fast load in and out but a good ramp and barn doors work just as well but take a couple of minutes to set up and require extra storage space. Good luck with what you decide on!
