I have bought these before and find them pretty good

https://www.sealskincovers.com/

 

From my own experience, it is hard to find an aftermarket cover that will snug fit your sled as good as the BRP one.

And that is a must if you don't want any flapping going on doing surface damage to the paint.

With all the dirt on the roads in the winter, the best is to have a cover for the trailer if you can. Or better yet, an enclosed trailer.

 

Thanks for your reply. Makes sense that BRP's would be tailored to fit the model and therefore be less damaging to the snowmobile. I never considered a trailer cover - interesting suggestion. Thank you

 

I have a BRP cover and bought a full body aftermarket cover. It covers the skis also. The aftermarket cover takes the brunt of sand and such. Added layer of protection. Protects your BRP cover from wear and tear and fits right on over the BRP cover.

 

This is what I used to do before I purchased an enclosed inline. ^^^^

Worked quite well.

Don~

 

You could consider getting something like this:

I had it made to measure by a local boat cover shop - was about $900.00. You might get it less expensively if you can find a trailer cover made commercially. Made of the same material as side covers on transport truck trailers. A front spray shield is a must. I eventually went to an enclosed trailer as it served as a good storage place in the off season. (it had many admirers in St.Jean Port Joli - hope to get back there this year)

 

something like this

My buddy hauls his sled in an open trailer with a BRP cover. The cover is well made and there are features that take out the loose bits. But... The salt gets under the front end of the sled and coats everything. I am sure there are lots of good covers that will work, but from what we see, a salt guard appears to be essential. Or something like Slo_mo has posted, with an enclosed lower front.

Good luck. By the way. My first trailer was a 10' side by side. First sled was a 120" MXZ and life was good. Then I bought a XU Skandic and...... I ended up adding a 10" dog house to the back on one side and it worked for years. I have since purchased a third sled and moved up to a 16' full width trailer and hauling all three is easy. But, back to the point. You my be able to pick up a used 10 enclosed and build a dog house for next to nothing. Occasionally see those old short trailers going for less than $1,000 USD.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I went today where they make custom covers for various applications. I must have red your mind ! But I agree the Cadillac of solutions is an enclosed trailer. In my neck of the woods, I'd be looking at $4500 CA for a single axel 12 feet long - Not in my budget this year.

Thank you...Cath

 

You can also use one of the heavy duty vinyl tarps they sell at hardware and most big box stores. Get one 16'x8'or10'. Lift the front skis up and place front of tarp under skis before fastening skis down. You can tuck the back of tarp under rear track. Then use bungie cords to secure tarp on rest of sled. Make sure the tarp is tight to the sled. If not tight it will flap and shred. That is another reason to use the heavy duty tarp. Can get one for $25 or $30 and one of those cans of different length bungie cords. I did this until I got my drive on drive off with a salt shield. Then I would use the BRP cover and the full body cover. The full body cover is a lot faster to put on than the tarp.

 

If you buy a BRP cover make sure you take into account windshield height, mirrors, and a two up seat if you have one. If your sled is stock then a stock cover for that model will work. If you buy a factory sled with a low windshield and then put a high windshield with mirrors on it the original oem cover is made to fit the sled as it came from the factory with the low windshield. make sure you buy the right one. My oem cover is made for my sled with a higher windshield and mirrors and fits tight to the sled and has space for the mirrors. If I put a lower windshield on it there would be a lot of unused cover and it would flap around and not be able to draw it tight.

 

Thanks Nooski, our sled is factory new. So I assume the BRP cover will be a perfect fit for the windshield and mirrors. As for the passenger seat, we've added a backrest and the cover will not accommodate the backrest. So, we plan on removing the seat entirely (just two clips on a Gen 4) when we trailer the sled. In fact, the seat will only be used some of the time when the two of us are on the sled.

At least that's what we're planning !

 

Just had the discussion tonight with someone about pulling sleds on an open trailer. Best with a covered trailer, next would be a slush guard, but with a sled cover, but at least a cover that starts at the front of the skiis and covers the whole sled. If roads are anything like rust belt ones with salt and slush, sleds rust everywhere if pulled on an open trailer. IMO, its a selling point to state the sled was pulled in a covered trailer and kept inside at all times

 

Thanks Nooski, our sled is factory new. So I assume the BRP cover will be a perfect fit for the windshield and mirrors. As for the passenger seat, we've added a backrest and the cover will not accommodate the backrest. So, we plan on removing the seat entirely (just two clips on a Gen 4) when we trailer the sled. In fact, the seat will only be used some of the time when the two of us are on the sled.

At least that's what we're planning !

Correct. The dealer you bought it from should be able to supply the right cover or order one for you. Good idea on the rear seat. You can get one that will fit with the rear seat on but the seat only takes seconds to put on.

 

Just had the discussion tonight with someone about pulling sleds on an open trailer. Best with a covered trailer, next would be a slush guard, but with a sled cover, but at least a cover that starts at the front of the skiis and covers the whole sled. If roads are anything like rust belt ones with salt and slush, sleds rust everywhere if pulled on an open trailer. IMO, its a selling point to state the sled was pulled in a covered trailer and kept inside at all times

I agree. Around here they put salt on the roads like you wouldn't believe. Even if they only used sand you don't want it getting into the the clutches and other drive train parts. I have seen sleds on open trailers with no salt shield or covers. They were almost unrecognizable as to color they were so coated with sand, salt, and slush. Corrodes everything and is real hard to clean in the winter. Not like washing down a four wheeler that has been in the mud in the summer. Putting a cover or tarp on is so easy. You can make a nice salt shield with sides for cheap. I have a manufactured salt shield for my two place but made one for my single place atv/sled tilt trailer. It is 48" high in the front and making fold down sides for it. The trailer has stake pockets so it is easy to put on and take off.

 

Hello,
For trailering your Skandic Gen4 WT, consider generic brands like Classic Accessories and Dowco, which offer durable covers. Ensure the cover is UV-resistant and fits snugly to prevent damage during transport. While Ski-Doo's cover is designed specifically for Gen4 Skandics, these alternatives can also provide excellent protection. Over time, any cover may cause wear on the paint, particularly on the corners, if it rubs against the surface. Regularly inspect the cover and secure it properly to minimize abrasion.

 

This answer was humane sounding up to the point it starting talking about paint, a real Doo person knows that there is no paint on the body and that the cover does not rub it off.
Also having a Indonesia flag also is a giveaway.

So a plus 1 to AI they are getting better.

 

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Hey Labradorboy, you do a great job as a moderator, but if you need some help dealing with this AI junk clogging up the forum I'd be happy to help out, I am sure others too...

 

If you are in salt country enclosed is the only way to go. Id sell my sled and by a older one if I had to open trailer it in N. Ont.
The salt is bad and get everywhere, no cover is going to stop it. Even when the road is bare it often gets applications of DLA calcium chloride, that mist gets everywhere too.

I trailered a quad for one trapping season on an open trailer and learned my lesson.