Trailer choices

[jesseb3@att.net]

Unfortunately, even the largest of trailer dealers post the same 3000 lb limit for NJ, PA, etc. on their websites. However, NJ has the same stipulation regarding that 3000 pound limit.

39:3-67. Brake equipment required

Every motor vehicle, except a motor cycle, manufactured on or after July 1, 1938 when used on a highway shall be equipped with brakes on all wheels, except the front wheels of a 3-axle truck tractor and except any trailer or semitrailer of a gross weight not exceeding 3,000 pounds; provided, however, that the gross weight of any such trailer without brakes shall not exceed 40% of the gross weight of the towing vehicle, and that the gross weight of any such semitrailer without brakes shall not exceed 40% of the gross weight of the towing vehicle when the vehicles are connected.

http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=691815&Depth=2&TD=WRAP&advquery=trailer&depth=4&expandheadings=on&headingswithhits=on&hitsperheading=on&infobase=statutes.nfo&rank=&record={E68D}&softpage=Doc_Frame_PG42&wordsaroundhits=2&zz=

We're back to a limit of 2438 pounds for your Honda Pilot if you don't have brakes. Whether or not the police pay that much attention is a different discussion.

Jesse

 

[HarleyScooter]

mow4fun, I had a 3K (3500# axle) 6X12' with no brakes and the BX2230 fit and hauled fine with my F150. Then I added a loader and counterweight to it and backing the tractor onto the trailer I could not set the bucket on the floor of the trailer, it had to sit against the ramp gate. With the BX it seems to be a matter of length not really the capacity of the trailers (talking about 3500# axle trailers). I just sold that trailer and bought a 16' tandem with four wheel brakes. Bottom line the BX with a loader and anything on the back will not fit well on a 12' trailer. I like having the brakes much more than not having them. The old 12' trailer was well built and weighted around 900# the new one weights 1650# so it is not that much heavier for what you are gaining. Having owned both I recommend a 16' dual axle with brakes, mine is a Gatormade and it only cost $1850 + tax, they are allways on E-Bay. It seems like a well built 6'-4" X 14' trailer with one 5200# brake axle would fit our needs, but I have never seen one?

 

[dstig1]

Here is the info I got. A 2010 Pilot AWD has a max tow rating of 4,500#. As for NJ here you go.

Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:35'L x 8'W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:50'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:N/A
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:N
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 609-633-9403 Agnt: 800-257-9003

Chris

Chris - do you have that info for Wisc? I'm just curious to see how the used trailer I bought stacks up. Based on what the trailer has, I'm sure most items are covered, but I'd like to know for sure.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[Firefighter Kubota]

lbrown- your statement

A land scape trailer is to light duty to handle a BX. landscape trailer too light??? sorry dont mean to say it but you are full of baloney. May I ask where are your facts to support this?

They make 10K landscape traliers and they make 7K equipement trailers... so I guess the the landscape trailer is too light duty...

 

[Diamondpilot]

Chris - do you have that info for Wisc? I'm just curious to see how the used trailer I bought stacks up. Based on what the trailer has, I'm sure most items are covered, but I'd like to know for sure.

Thanks,
Dave

Here you go Dave.

Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:45'L x 8'6"W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:65'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: N/A
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:N
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 608-266-7320

As you can see brakes are required above 3,000# but no break-away is required.

Chris

 

[dstig1]

Thanks, Chris - I appreciate it. The breakaway was one item I was curious about as this trailer does not have that. I also noted that this trailer doesn't have a license plate light. I can fix that easy enough to avoid any excuses for Officer Friendly to stop for a chat. Other than that, looks like I am good to go.

Thanks again,
Dave

 

[mow4fun]

Ok, here is an update:

Load Rite trailer, galvanized, 6x12, surge brakes, 15" tires, 3500lbs GVWR, trailer weight 900lbs, and wood floor (blanks).

It will definitely handle the tractor with FEL or Chipper. Nice to have the surge brakes as apposed to electric brakes which would have required additional expense for brake controller. I think the price is right too: $2100.

Probably use it 2 or 3 times a year, mainly 15 miles although there is one trip I am looking to do this year which is 90 miles but that will be a one time event.

 

[TripleR]

Ok, here is an update:

Load Rite trailer, galvanized, 6x12, surge brakes, 15" tires, 3500lbs GVWR, trailer weight 900lbs, and wood floor (blanks).

It will definitely handle the tractor with FEL or Chipper. Nice to have the surge brakes as apposed to electric brakes which would have required additional expense for brake controller. I think the price is right too: $2100.

Probably use it 2 or 3 times a year, mainly 15 miles although there is one trip I am looking to do this year which is 90 miles but that will be a one time event.

Have you checked on or considered renting?

 

[mow4fun]

Yes I did and Uhaul does not carry them in my area, i couldn't find other rental companies that do have them in my area. However, i like the idea of having it available anytime I need it.

 

[Jaylegger]

Have you loaded up the trailer? A few pics are in order.