amphib cargo trailer questions

[Rock Doctor]

I WAS WONDERING WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE ARGO TRAILERS.

Mostly little things, but they seem to add up.

Argo Factory hitch design really sucks. I like to raise the trailer toungue at the trailer, and then bring it back down to the Argo. Keeps you from getting hung up when crossing big trees, Rocks, and when dropping over sharp banks.
The tub sticking out so far in front and behind the tires, coupled with the very low clearance, causes them to hang you up in rough terrain, and muskeg holes.
Plastic is harder to modify and/or repaire if required.
If they are being used alot for hauling sand/dirt/firewood it's hard to keep the crap from getting under the floorboards and into the bearings.
They can be very rough riding in uneven terrain. A little suspension makes a pretty incredible difference.
They are heavy
Plastic fenders need reinforcment, as they will sag down if any load is placed on them (As you mentioned)

Any and all of these things can be fixed, and I would imagine that for the average guy these things would not be too much of an issue. Myself, (and others around here) have found that alternate designs work better for us, in the terrain that we operate in.
I just had a guy ask me to modify his Argo Trailer (couple days ago). I think what I will do is keep the Tub, Rims and tires. Build a set of running gear, with a raised hitch, and mount the tub to it. Seal the old axle holes. It should double or tripple his clearance, add suspension, and walking beams. (He is toying with the idea of having me make it a "Gooseneck" type hitch.......I'm not sure if this would be a good idea, nobody else would be able to pull it if needed)
I'm looking forward to trying it out

[lamonte Halleran]

argo trailer

Thanks For The Input On This Subject.i Am Looking Foward To Seeing The Trailer You Are Going To Make.what Do You Think Of The Trailers On The All Seasons Argo Web Site?

[artist1018]

Go to Landtamer.com and check out the trailer they offer, it floats, has 6 wheels & can carry several passengers or cargo!

[chapy]

The Landtamer machines are really big. they seem to be more for comercial use than a little play. not to mention the 20,000 price tag on the used machine. Don't get me wrong if I had the money for a toy like that I would have one. Very cool.

[Grizzly]

Hi ya'all
I had been thinking of making a "convertible" trailer to use for both our seasons: Winter and not winter...
The Argo and other trailers I could find at different outdoors or ATV stores were very pricy. I started thinking about a sled that I could convert. Finding mainly narrow, shallow snow mobile sleds, I was about to design my own in fiberglass or aluminum. Then, yesterday, on my way to Northern Quebec, I saw a few by an outdoors store.
I bought a medium sled because I need to manuver through some single track trails and if it were too long, I could not make all the turns. This will hold a couple fo cords of wood, or a moose or a huge deer or a combination of stuff.
I'm thinking of installing wear strips like the ones we put on our airplane skis and for the other season, blocks to receive axle(s) and wheels for when the tracks come off.
These guys make all kinds of trailers and sleds with all kinds of accessories and options.
See: Team Otter Outdoors! Manufacturer of the Otter Fish House & Otter Sled!
Happy trails,
JD