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I went riding in the pines again this weekend and went up a fire cut-out for about a 1/2 mile and found a lake that is completely surrounded by heavy growth with one small opening. I would love to get a boat in there as it looks like virgin fishing. My question is, has anyone tried any back road trailering? I have a 4x8 trailer with springs and the standard 12" skinny tires and a small alluminum john boat. what modifications can be made to get it back there? The roof is not an option as the tree tops and brush are already rubbing the roof. I would have to travel approximately 2 miles total through some rough terrain. Any ideas?
Thanks Conner


We've had quite a few pop up trailers come with us on our 4x4 trips. They are good for fairly level ground with decent traction. Any sand, deep mud, moderately rough terrain and your trailer instantly converts into a hard core anchor and will require special care & highway building to take it further... but we've done it. Just ask Greg or Paul who have gone off road with theirs. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

What I've also seen prebuilt for off road are definitely $$$$. I've gotten to the point that rather than buy a trailer, I'd rather build one like this...

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