An inexpensive enclosed trailer or used.I don't own a sled cover.

 

The doo rap clip cover fits extremely well and doesn't flap in the wind. But the portion of the tunnel behind the seat is exposed.

 

The newer Doo ones have been much better than previous years. We used to run the Skinz ones but as you mentioned they no longer make them.

The biggest issues with any covers is flapping material in the wind. I put a bungy around the handlebars of the XM, my buddy goes as far as putting small bungies around the spindles where it can flap. Keep them snug and you won't have a problem.

 

I use my doo cover, then I put a cheap universal cover from fleet farm I had laying around over that.
Double cover.

 

I have had the Skinz cover in the link for 6 -7 years don't use it lot but it's a great product has fit every sled I put it on .... have to take those Doo windshield mirrors off though.

You have to crank them right down they need to be stretched on. They do ballon up behind the bars but don't flap I have never seen any scuffing which I have seen with some OEM covers and it has really good coverage. So if you want something that will fit most sleds I've used it on IQ, XC, F7, Vector, XR and it'll go my new XS chassis to haul it out if the dealer in a few weeks.

I was tired of shelling out for a OEM cover for each sled when I use it once a year maybe.

 

The doo rap clip cover fits extremely well and doesn't flap in the wind. But the portion of the tunnel behind the seat is exposed.

I hate the fact the tunnel is open to the road spray... It's the same as what I have, it is a really good cover, just don't like the fact I have to wash down the rear tunnel afterwards.

 

I agree with you, would be nicer if it was covered. Maybe they went this way to avoid flapping issues? I've never towed mine on an open trailer, hate the spray... it gets moved in the back of my truck.

 

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/classic-accessories-sledgear-snowmobile-travel-cover/0000000036085

 

These are excellent covers and really do hold up well for open trailering:

http://coverbonanza.com/atv-utv-covers-enclosures/snowmobile/deluxe-snowmobile-travel-cover.html

The key is if you open trailer is to periodically check the covers shortly after and when stopping to make sure they are still snug on the machine.

 

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/classic-accessories-sledgear-snowmobile-travel-cover/0000000036085

That might be worth a look vs. this one from Dennis Kirk/Parts Unlimited @ $100 more

https://www.denniskirk.com/parts-unlimited/black-total-cover-4003-0113.p562017.prd/562017.sku

 

These are excellent covers and really do hold up well for open trailering:

http://coverbonanza.com/atv-utv-covers-enclosures/snowmobile/deluxe-snowmobile-travel-cover.html

The key is if you open trailer is to periodically check the covers shortly after and when stopping to make sure they are still snug on the machine.

It appears this is the same brand as the one listed above from Fleet Farm

 

I use the Doo cover.

 

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/classic-accessories-sledgear-snowmobile-travel-cover/0000000036085

Looks nice, especially for the price, but with my Ultra high windshield, I don't see it working for ME.

 

The new model specific Doo covers are great. They have different ones for each model depending on which windscreen and/or mirrors you have installed.

 

No matter how good your cover is. If you don't have a salt shield. Salt is going spray under the front of the cover and cover the whole sled.

 

No matter how good your cover is. If you don't have a salt shield. Salt is going spray under the front of the cover and cover the whole sled.

X2 there and even with a salt shield you still end up with salt moisture everywhere. Had a nice Karavan with the aluminum shield.

For me the factor to move to a covered trailer was the one time rained starting out so everything was wet and 7 hours later ended up being -30F and foolishly I did not try to remove the covers until the next morning = big flub. Covers and latches were frozen so stiff and hard and basically blocks of ice welded onto the machines and it took me 2.5 hours of frozen fingers to get them off the sleds as could only work for a few minutes at a time. After that trip I came home and bought a covered trailer (12ft Triton Clam) the next week and have never looked back. Sleds stay nice and clean and is easy to toss them in and out the trailer.

 

We don't use salt in Alaska. We use sand. The only salt spray you get up here is if you are driving on the beach.

 

Great info so far from everyone...thanks!

I'll add that I'll be using a sled deck, so while they will still get blasted with crap when the weather is lousy, it won't be anywhere near as bad as an open trailer being pulled right behind a truck. And most of the time, it will be only one sled on the deck, so it will be somewhat protected by the cab of the truck.

Still doing research before committing to anything just yet.

 

For the amount of coin you (we) spend on sleds a $1200-1500 clam trailer is small investment to protect your investment. After you sell your open trailer you would have about $700 or so into the covered option. My .02

 

I like to see a used clam trailer for under 2000 in Ontario

 

I have the Skinz cover and it is the best cover for open trailering. The second best cover is the Sno-Skinz cover. It is better than OEM. http://www.snoskinz.com/difference.htm

 

I would love to have an enclosed sled trailer.Although it's just not feasible/practical.I usually only get two trips north for the season.This works for me and my open trailer.
I center the sled on the trailer,cover the sled with a cheap plastic tarp,then put my fitted cover on and spray the sh*t out of the front and rear suspension with silicone spray and go.Stop at the local car wash before pulling in the driveway and hose the sled and trailer down.

 

Great info so far from everyone...thanks!

I'll add that I'll be using a sled deck, so while they will still get blasted with crap when the weather is lousy, it won't be anywhere near as bad as an open trailer being pulled right behind a truck. And most of the time, it will be only one sled on the deck, so it will be somewhat protected by the cab of the truck.

Still doing research before committing to anything just yet.

I run a sled deck and a 2 place enclosed, when it's bad out run covers with a tarp, the salt spray goes everywhere! Nice to not pull a trailer unless there is 3 or 4 of us going.

 

Boat shrink wrap. Easy to use and covers everything.

 

Boat shrink wrap. Easy to use and covers everything.

Good for long term storage, but not feasible when going sledding for the day. How do you recover at the end of the day?