supersix Posted January 31, 2019 Member ID: 1 Content Count: 240 Reputation: 36 Joined: 07/24/2018 Status: Offline Last Seen: Thursday at 12:42 PM Share Posted January 31, 2019 What do you guys think? I wonder what the max height would be on this type of setup? I would be nervous going under any overpass! I https://www.marlonproducts.com/products/truck-decks/side-x-side-loader-sxs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 2, 2019 Member ID: 20 Content Count: 100 Reputation: 38 Joined: 12/31/2018 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 1, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Overpasses and the canopy at the gas station, which you would be visiting often with that much wind drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted September 10, 2020 Member ID: 232 Content Count: 50 Reputation: 5 Joined: 10/05/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 25 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Have a buddy who did this setup for his Polaris general 4. He loves it. Didn’t notice a big mpg difference with his power stroke. Says it stable and appreciated not having to buy a toy hauler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andystoy19 Posted September 10, 2020 Member ID: 133 Content Count: 676 Reputation: 150 Joined: 04/24/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: 10 hours ago Share Posted September 10, 2020 I looked at it in 2019 and decided to go the trailer route, I have hauled sleds to the mountains for many years on a pickup deck with no problems with stability but they sit much lower and are secured on a flat surface. Pros: The unit would be much more compact for parking and mpg would be slightly better, but you are still hauling an additional 1500 to 2000 lbs. and have increased wind resistance. Cons: One sxs is at least as heavy as two sleds or more and it raises the center of gravity of the load significantly so for me even though I had a dually at the time it was a no go. If you had a cross wind it would make for an interesting ride. I didn't price the Marlon option but you could probably buy an aluminum trailer like the Karavan Raptor for the same price but will need space to park the trailer. I see one of the guys on Dirt Trax uses the Marlon hauler.🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda400ex2003 Posted December 2, 2022 Member ID: 1,660 Content Count: 138 Reputation: 30 Joined: 07/08/2022 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 03:15 PM Share Posted December 2, 2022 guys run setups like this all the time with 4 seaters and such without much for issues. the sxs and toy hauler pages on facebook are loaded with them. the tough part with the defender is the height, like others have said, overpasses and such will be tougher. time for a cage chop! steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyoak Posted December 22, 2022 Member ID: 12 Content Count: 65 Reputation: 16 Joined: 12/19/2018 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 12:45 AM Share Posted December 22, 2022 Here is mine, I love it, even load the bike with tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda400ex2003 Posted January 30 Member ID: 1,660 Content Count: 138 Reputation: 30 Joined: 07/08/2022 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 03:15 PM Share Posted January 30 On 12/22/2022 at 1:31 PM, Mossyoak said: Here is mine, I love it, even load the bike with tracks how tall is that? steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyoak Posted February 1 Member ID: 12 Content Count: 65 Reputation: 16 Joined: 12/19/2018 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 12:45 AM Share Posted February 1 With the bike on tracks I’m at 13feet, tires about 12’7” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewMan Posted February 4 Member ID: 1,551 Content Count: 19 Reputation: 6 Joined: 04/15/2022 Status: Offline Last Seen: Saturday at 06:59 PM Share Posted February 4 OK, excuse my ignorance, but how are you able to turn a corner/curve at more than 2mph without tipping this top heavy beast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyoak Posted February 4 Member ID: 12 Content Count: 65 Reputation: 16 Joined: 12/19/2018 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 12:45 AM Share Posted February 4 it’s actually really not bad, when I had the original transforce tires with the wide side walls it would sway side to side, now with low pro side wall tires on the truck it really feels planted. Otherwise my truck is stock ie. no suspension work or helper air bags and I “fallow“ the speed limit with no worries in the world. Only time I actually fallow speed limit is on and off ramps as they are real tight curves, also dreading the day I have to swerve real quick cuz that’s gonna be scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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