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Transporting smokers and gear - Anyone using a small cargo trailer?

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Longsword

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Hey everyone,

I'm getting tired of loading my smoker, greasy tools, and bags of charcoal into the back of my SUV every time I head out to a tailgate or a buddy's place for a weekend cook. Plus, leaving everything in the open overnight always makes me a bit nervous about the weather and sticky fingers.

I've been thinking about getting a dedicated setup to keep all my BBQ gear and coolers ready to roll at a moment's notice. I don't have a ton of parking space at home, so I don't need anything massive. I was looking at a 4x6 enclosed trailer to use as a sort of "mobile BBQ vault."

Do any of you use a setup this size for your rig? Is 4x6 enough space to comfortably fit a standard offset smoker, a heavy-duty cooler, and some folding tables, or should I bite the bullet and size up to a 5x8?

I would love to hear your thoughts or see some pictures of your mobile setups if you have them!
 
Hey everyone,

I'm getting tired of loading my smoker, greasy tools, and bags of charcoal into the back of my SUV every time I head out to a tailgate or a buddy's place for a weekend cook. Plus, leaving everything in the open overnight always makes me a bit nervous about the weather and sticky fingers.

I've been thinking about getting a dedicated setup to keep all my BBQ gear and coolers ready to roll at a moment's notice. I don't have a ton of parking space at home, so I don't need anything massive. I was looking at a 4x6 enclosed trailer to use as a sort of "mobile BBQ vault."

Do any of you use a setup this size for your rig? Is 4x6 enough space to comfortably fit a standard offset smoker, a heavy-duty cooler, and some folding tables, or should I bite the bullet and size up to a 5x8?

I would love to hear your thoughts or see some pictures of your mobile setups if you have them!
I would get the larger trailer.
You may upgrade and always getting new toys: Need room for them !
Better to have too much room!
With the upgrade, is the axle have an upgrade available. depending on costs?
It will help yur weight load distribution.
Also make sure you get a built in ramp !, to unload that heavy smoker
 
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