Hauling w/ Deckover Trailer

[sreidmx]

@swettysblazer are there any other comparable brands to the PJ trailers?

We have a big tex it’s the 15k 35 ft and it tows super nice

 

[obijuank5]

I've got an 06 load trail 26' that is heavy af. Very useful trailer and pulls excellent. Well built product that seems to be just fine overloaded.
The two things I don't like about this is the weight as it, and then no dovetail. Otherwise its been great.

 

[Desert_K5]

I'm going to go with a deck over so I can justify my shop making the purchase to haul "stuff" lol. This way it's used for "work" or BB18...

Just have the $$$ going into the K5 right now. Have to stay around 25 ft because of yard space

 

[swettysblazer]

@bmxbryant9 I am not sure. I like this because of the width and drive over fenders. Mines a 20 foot. I have had a 1996 ECLB K3500 dually with a big block, plow, and spreader on it and it towed fine.

 

[KirsL]

This one has a pair of 8,000 pound axles.

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Very nice setup. Ive been trying to convince my boss that that's the kind of setup we need.

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

@swettysblazer are there any other comparable brands to the PJ trailers?

Loadtrail makes their trailers in a 102" width with drive over fenders and is a very good quality trailer. I had one and sold it and wish I hadn't.
https://loadtrail.com/index.php/trailers/car-haulers-bob-cats/details/?model=CC14&&desc=Carhauler+14,000+Lb+w/Drop+Axles+&+6"+Channel+Frame&&title=Car-Haulers and Bob Cats

Big-Tex also makes trailers that are 102" wide
http://www.bigtextrailers.com/10df-pro-series-drive-over-fender-equipment-car-hauler/

or go custom and have one made like I did: http://www.texas4x4.org/general-chit-chat-28/new-trailer-30332/

 

[jekquistk5]

I keep going back and forth.ill probably buy a 22 foot buggy hauler then just barrow my brothers goose when needed.

 

[Desert_K5]

I think this is the one. 20' straight deck. Is 20' enough or should I look for something in the 24-25' range? https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/trb/d/new-big-bubbagvw-heavy-duty/6591444401.html

 

[ktmoutfront]

Look under it at the welds. Is it painted underneath? Are the wires just hanging? Find out what gauge the steel is. It is big enough and the GVW is ample. Just don't know anything about this brand. Brakes on both axles.

 

[Fastereddie]

How we gonna fit two K5’s on that? Lol

 

[ktmoutfront]

Buy 2. Put a tow ball on the back of one. I'm sure that would be safe and legal.

 

[Desert_K5]

We'll have to take turns driving each K5. lol

 

[Truckman4life]

Whatever you get make sure it has a channel frame and not just angle like my light duty 16x7 trailer I have. Also be sure it has brakes on both axles and I always prefer the greaseable spindles. Dovetails are nice but if you go off road a lot with it or it sits real low the back end will drag everywhere. I have wanted a 22' deckover in at least a 14,000lb rating for a while. Now that I own farm equipment I might have to step it up to a gooseneck.

 

[rcpd34]

Same trailer; different Suburban...

 

[HankScorpio]

Deckover is pretty handy for hauling weird stuff.

 

[Speedo]

Here's a pic of my wife's trailer with drive over fenders. It works and keeps the weight down low.

Gus