Comparison
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Feature
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Serpent Express Softtop 14' Enclosed
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Typical Hardtop 20' Enclosed
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Comments
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| Weight
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1800 lbs
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3325 lbs
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Lighter weight trailer yields safer haul for lighter weight tow vehicle possibilities. Serpent Express (SE) tows at less fuel cost per mile.
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| Gross Vehicle Weight/Payload
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7000/5200
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7000/3675
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Can haul heavier payload load on SE
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| Length
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14' Bed, 18'-4" overall
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20' Bed, 23'-7" overall
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Easier to store SE due to less length. Still too wide for a single garage.
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| Flexibility
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converts to open trailer
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enclosed only
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muti-purpose SE offers more flexible use of investment
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| Tow Vehicle
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medium size tow vehicle (Explorer, Cherokee, Durango, Tundra, F-150, etc. class)
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require heavy tow rig (F250, F350, Expedition, Suburban, etc.)
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Reduced tow vehicle investment and maintenance costs.
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| Ease of Loading
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rear deck height 16-19"
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deck height 22-24" |
lower deck height easier to clear bell housings and sidepipes
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| Security
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heavy duty vinyl canvas walls
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0.030" Alum sheet metal over 3/8" plywood walls
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Hardtop more secure
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| Protection from Weather & Road Debris
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100%
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100%
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equal
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| Safety Features
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electric brakes, breakaway system, 2 5/16" coupler, full DOT lighting including sides, reflectors, saftety chains, 5-lug rims, & Load C tires
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similar features
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equal
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| Towing Aerodynamics
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only 36" tall at front, sloping up to 61" tall (above deck) at 10' back, then sloping down to 51" tall at rear
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82" tall at front with level top
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Enormous difference in wind resistance, buffeting, etc. in favor of Serpent Express.
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