Trailer selection criteria

[throttleissues]

I don't depend on them underrating it, I follow their recommendations. That's probably why I don't have tire and bearing issues so often.
Mine is 6" channel perimeter w/ 6" channel tongue reaching to the suspension. I'm sure this is major overkill, and the 5200 lb axles are too, but that's how I would prefer it. I hear too many comments about tire failures and bearing failures while hauling trucks on standard car haulers, and I don't need those stories about MY vacation.

 

[twoslo4five0]

ime is 10k as well i dont depend on it either but im starting to have some tire issues cause i think my berings are shot...ive logged alot of miles with mine though

 

[throttleissues]

Getting funny tire wear? You know, bearings do need attention once in awhile. The bearings or axle alignment are about the only culprits. I have seen an axle shift under a trailer, but you would most likely notice the dog-tracking.

 

[twoslo4five0]

i think the need to be greased..they are cupped on the inside of the rears and outsides of the fronts...mabye it was that long haul i made with 10k on the trailer

 

[COKE]

Another thing that i have noticed is that you don,t use Inertia brakes in your trailers like we do.
I suppouse that you will use electric brakes or someting like that.And i suppouse that they will be better than the inertia brakes...

 

[throttleissues]

Yeah, we use electric brakes. It gives you a lot more control of the brakes. Inertia brakes, or surge brakes, are frowned upon here, but we have a lot of them where I work just for simplicity. The trailers get switched from one truck to another all the time, and the users are too dumb to know how to use electric brakes properly.
Personally, I run electric brakes on both axles of my trailer, and have never had a problem with them. If you guys are using inertia brakes, do they at least have a lockout for backing, cuz some don't.

 

[91sseries2]

Another consideration with trailers that people often overlook is suspension. Many trailers come with light duty leafs with bushings not designed to be pulled regularly. If you tow often a good design would be one with torque rods in addition to leafs..these suspensions are better suited to the demands of everyday use then those of the utility trailer variety. Also consider the brakes..A trailer setup for hot shot use is usually a better suspended trailer that will last you longer with less work.

 

[Midwestern4x4Parts]

Kert I am looking for a 40Ft Flat deck goose. If you can let me know some info on the trailer building. I am looking to haul 2-3 Rigs plus a camper with my setup.