Trailer questions

[tulenutn2o]

Flatbed definately better way to go. If 7k axles, jump on it. Heck if it was cheap enough even the other way would still be a deal.

 

[Raspy]

Good to know it has the heavier axles.

If it has electric brakes, the backing plates and drums can be had for relatively cheap and they bolt right on to flanges already present on most axles I converted a surge brake, tandem axle trailer to electric and it wasn't a big deal. Now I have brand new brakes on both axles. Having both axles brake is a must for me.

Since yours has the bigger axles it must be a heavy duty trailer and will work well for your B7800. Be sure you get a good brake controller so the tail doesn't wag the dog. Nothing like a mid corner hard stop, or a patch of black ice to get your attention!

 

[Diamondpilot]

Flatbed definately better way to go. If 7.5k axles, jump on it. Heck if it was cheap enough even the other way would still be a deal.

I have been in the trailer business for 20 plus years and have never seen 7,500# axles. They may be out there but I have not seen them.

The common sizes are:

1,200#, 1,500#, 2,000# These can be 4 or 5 lug.

3,500# These are 5 lug.

5,200# and 6,000# These are 6 lug

7,000# These are 8 lug

My guess is since it has brakes on one axle only its 2 3,500# axles. They are commonly sold with one axle only. 5,200# and up axles almost always come from the axle manufacture with brakes installed from the factory before they even get to the trailer manufacture. No brakes is usually not even a option.

The big issue I still see is your tow vehicle if you go with a HD trailer. 8,000# is about the limit with the 5.3L but if you tell me what bed length, 4x4 or not, and cab style like extended cab I have a book that list all that.

Chris

 

[dodge man]

I bet it has two 3500lb axles. One set of brakes isn't that big of a deal if you are towing less then 5000lbs. If you are towing close to 7000lbs, you might wish you had two sets of brakes.

 

[wallace]

I bet it has two 3500lb axles. One set of brakes isn't that big of a deal if you are towing less then 5000lbs. If you are towing close to 7000lbs, you might wish you had two sets of brakes.

Unless your state requires brakes on all axles for inspection.

 

[Soundguy]

I bet it has two 3500lb axles. One set of brakes isn't that big of a deal if you are towing less then 5000lbs. If you are towing close to 7000lbs, you might wish you had two sets of brakes.

yep.. my old 7k trailer has 1 brake axle.. and many times I wish it had 2

 

[tulenutn2o]

I have been in the trailer business for 20 plus years and have never seen 7,500# axles. They may be out there but I have not seen them.

The common sizes are:

1,200#, 1,500#, 2,000# These can be 4 or 5 lug.

3,500# These are 5 lug.

5,200# and 6,000# These are 6 lug

7,000# These are 8 lug

My guess is since it has brakes on one axle only its 2 3,500# axles. They are commonly sold with one axle only. 5,200# and up axles almost always come from the axle manufacture with brakes installed from the factory before they even get to the trailer manufacture. No brakes is usually not even a option.

The big issue I still see is your tow vehicle if you go with a HD trailer. 8,000# is about the limit with the 5.3L but if you tell me what bed length, 4x4 or not, and cab style like extended cab I have a book that list all that.

Chris

Would 7200lbs make you happy?300lbs not a big deal at that weight, unless an inspector is standing there. Without a manufacture plate, who knows what the trailer is in the first place? Could look at tires for a clue, lugs, measure axle tubes etc.

 

[dodge man]

Keep in mind what the OP said he would put on it. His tractor can't weigh much more than 3000-3500 lbs.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Would 7200lbs make you happy?300lbs not a big deal at that weight, unless an inspector is standing there. Without a manufacture plate, who knows what the trailer is in the first place? Could look at tires for a clue, lugs, measure axle tubes etc.

I have never seen 7,200# axles either. May be out there but never seen them, just 7,000# axles in that weight range.

Chris

 

[tulenutn2o]

I have never seen 7,200# axles either. May be out there but never seen them, just 7,000# axles in that weight range.

Chris

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