{"id":881,"date":"2014-05-06T15:10:11","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T20:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sylvansportblog.com\/?p=751"},"modified":"2023-07-17T09:34:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T13:34:15","slug":"sylvansport-go-trailer-the-ultimate-piece-of-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sylvansport.com\/sylvansport-go-trailer-the-ultimate-piece-of-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"SylvanSport GO Trailer: The Ultimate Piece of Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hike. Ride. Paddle. Run. Climb. Camp. Travel. Festival. For anyone who loves to be outside, the list goes on and on. When I think about my favorite gear, the ones that come to mind are my “go to” pieces that I tend to grab, regardless of where I’m going or what I’m doing. Headlamp. Almost always, day or night…you never know what will happen. Swiss Army Knife<\/a>. Ditto. Bike water bottle. Sure, my hydration pack is a close second, but a bike bottle is great almost everywhere, doing anything. The list isn’t very long, but there isn’t a lot of gear that crosses over to just about everything I want to do outside. They’re all versatile, lightweight, well-made, and easy to use\/carry.<\/p>\n

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There is one more thing that I would add to that list: the SylvanSport GO trailer<\/a>. Hold up a second…did I just say a trailer is on my list of “go to” gear along side my headlamp<\/a>, knife<\/a>, and water bottle? I did. Do I go spend the night every time I go into the woods? No (although that would be awesome). So, how does a trailer even come close to an everyday piece of gear? Call me crazy, but the GO trailer<\/a> has all of the same qualities as my other favorite gear. It’s not just a tent on wheels. And it’s not just a gear hauler. And it’s not just a pretty utility trailer. And…well, you get the point. Here’s how I look at it:<\/p>\n

VERSATILE\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Versatility is probably one of the most important qualities of “go to” gear. Picking up friends and heading out for a mountain bike ride? No problem. Running shuttle for a whitewater run? Check. Taking the SUP for a quick paddle around the lake? Got it. Best part is, that you can load everything at chest level. No more balancing bikes, kayaks, and boards over your head. It truly is the ultimate gear hauler. Then you throw in overnight possibilities and the deal is sealed. Whatever your passion (even if you have several), load it up and GO<\/a>. Think of it as the Swiss Army Knife<\/a> of trailers…so many options in one sweet looking package.<\/p>\n

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And those are just non-motorized options. Ride moto? How about an ATV? Maybe a Ducati<\/a> or Harley<\/a>? The control tilt cargo bed with hydraulic dampening system lets you roll a motorcycle or ATV onto the bed without ramps and eases you back to level. And, the 800lb load capacity lets you carry all your toys.<\/p>\n

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Let’s face it, everything can’t always be about play (although we are trying). Sometimes a weekend is spent rebuilding that deck, hauling off brush, or letting a friend borrow your riding lawn mower. The GO trailer<\/a> isn’t just for fun…it’s a work horse too. Full sheets of plywood, 2x lumber, infinite tie down options to secure just about any size\/shape load, and a torsion suspension system for a smooth ride under load, makes getting your work done easier, so you can get out and play.<\/p>\n

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So, whatever your fancy: day trips, overnights, projects around the house…the GO<\/a> is ready.<\/p>\n

LIGHTWEIGHT<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The GO trailer<\/a> weighs in at 840lbs, with a tongue weight of 70lbs. So what does that mean exactly? In simple terms, at 840lbs, you can pull it with a Cooper Mini<\/a>, Toyota Prius<\/a>, or any small, compact car with a 4-cylinder engine. No big V8 required. In fact, it’s the only trailer of it’s kind, (that we know of), that you can tow with a 1-1\/4″ hitch. You don’t need to justify a big truck or SUV to haul it around, although, if you wanted to, that’s not a problem either.<\/p>\n

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What does tongue weight mean? That’s the amount of weight you feel when you lift the trailer by the tongue (the part that connects to the ball hitch of your vehicle). At 70 lbs, what that really means is… you can get close enough to where you want to set up the trailer, unhook it from your car or truck, and simply pick it up to move it exactly where you want. You don’t have to be a Jedi in backing up with a trailer.<\/p>\n

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QUALITY CONSTRUCTION<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When I think of a “go to” piece of gear, it’s one that is made well enough to use everyday, without having to worry about whether or not it’s going to work when I need it. At SylvanSport<\/a>, we decided to make the GO trailer<\/a> for the long haul. No short cuts. No cheap sew jobs. No flimsy parts. Basically, a trailer that would pass the scrutiny test of the pickiest gear snob or the most particular engineer. Here’s a quick run down on some of the things that I think are key to making the trailer built to last:<\/p>\n