Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

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Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby jay87lx » Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:18 pm

Is a v nose trailer usually measured from the tip of the V to the rear for overall length?
So a 7x16 is 16’ from the tip of the v to the rear?
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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby Dano-Mich » Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:33 pm

Depends on the manufacturer. Two examples - Legend calculates it so a 7x16 box with 3' v-nose is a 7x19. R&R does not count it. These are just two I have looked at recently. Make sure and double-check the specs!
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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby Viper_Twig » Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:07 am

Measure or ask. Mine is a 6x12 not including the shallow v nose

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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby CoventryKid » Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:41 am

My 7x16 NEO v-nose is 16' on the box. The v-nose adds about 2' on top of that. With the tongue, total length is 20' from hitch to rear.

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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby onehoser » Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:32 am

my 5x8 titan stet v-nose is 5x8 plus 2' for the v
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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby flboy » Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:07 am

My Lark was stated as 18'*7' plus 2ft V nose. So in this case, it is in addition.

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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby Gonefishin » Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:31 am

My Haulmark 6X12 does not include the V, so its really about a 6X14, or something.
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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby Padilen » Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:59 pm

I've mentioned that there isn't any set standard for any measurements. Including the 6" raised roof. ___+6" still gives you 6" added. Make sure your getting exact measurements.

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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby m.colley » Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:55 pm

My 7X16 doesn't include the V-nose. Its a 16ft box plus 2ft V-nose.


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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby jay87lx » Wed Oct 25, 2017 6:42 pm

Thanks folks!!!
Shopping for a trailer can get a bit stressfull. Frame size, length, cargo or barn doors, smooth sides, aluminum or galvanized roof, ceiling, walls etc 16 or 24 oc.
I am trying to avoid ordering what I want
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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby m.colley » Thu Oct 26, 2017 5:25 pm

jay87lx wrote:Thanks folks!!!
Shopping for a trailer can get a bit stressfull. Frame size, length, cargo or barn doors, smooth sides, aluminum or galvanized roof, ceiling, walls etc 16 or 24 oc.
I am trying to avoid ordering what I want


Take your time deciding, you'll understand more once you design your layout. Walk around in a few cargo trailers if you have a dealer close by just to get some ideas of how things will affect your decisions.
Here's an example. I have a stocking dealer close by. I thought a 6"3" ceiling would be tall enough. After walking thru a couple of trailers I knew I needed at least 6 more inches of height. At the same time I was able to look at the differences between three different builders/manufacturers, and what each considered a "standard item vs optional". It also allowed be to get a sales sheet on each builder with a list of some of the more common "optional upgrades".

I added 6" in height, spare tire, extended tongue, window, upsized entrance door, spare tire mount, upgraded rear ramp, etc. I was able to see a similar equipped unit on the dealers lot..


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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby DIY_Stu » Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:13 pm

I do not believe any manufacturers include the V nose into the measurement. It's usually just the Square of the box. Depending on manufacturer the V can be 2-4 feet
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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby Dano-Mich » Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:43 pm

DIY_Stu wrote:I do not believe any manufacturers include the V nose into the measurement. It's usually just the Square of the box. Depending on manufacturer the V can be 2-4 feet


Legend does, but is the only one I've come across after checking quite a few. Not sure why they want to be different. Its misleading to include that v-nose length in their model numbers.
http://www.legendmfginc.com/
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Re: Is the “V” considered in the overall length?

Postby Padilen » Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:13 am

Dano-Mich wrote:
DIY_Stu wrote:I do not believe any manufacturers include the V nose into the measurement. It's usually just the Square of the box. Depending on manufacturer the V can be 2-4 feet


Legend does, but is the only one I've come across after checking quite a few. Not sure why they want to be different. Its misleading to include that v-nose length in their model numbers.
http://www.legendmfginc.com/
And Beck's(MI dealer) does for theirs, which includes Legend. When I was looking, some other dealers gave overall legnth, too. But may have been competing with Beck's measurements.

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