Spanky100
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- Tractor
- Current Kioti CK27HST and Cub Cadet 1810. Previous NH1510 Hydro, AC D14, Oliver 1355?, and JD 314 Lawn Tractor
I would like to get some thoughts from those with experience towing large enclosed trailers on narrow roads that have steep climbs and down grades along with the quick transitions down grades to up grades. I would like to use a 8.5 by 24 enclosed car haul trailer in NE Tennessee back country roads but am concerned for trailer damage. All of these roads are paved but as you might expect have many steep up and down grades. The grades are short but have many turns and short transitions from down to up grades. Not class A roads for sure. Trailer is a 10,000 GVWR with two 5200 pound torsion axles with electric brakes and tow vehicle is a 3/4 HD 4x4 Crew Cab pickup. Likely the max trailer weight will be 8,000 pounds, well within the trailer and tow vehicle ratings but about the same weight as the tow vehicle. I have towed single axle boat trailers over the same roads. These trailers were under 3000 pounds and no longer than 16 feet and all seemed from memory to have higher ground clearance. Narrow road sections require both vehicle put right side tires on the side grass when meeting.
My initial concerns are with the enclosed car hauling type trailers low ground clearance and longer distance from the axles. Is is common for the trailer undercarriage to make road road contact when making a short transition from down to upgrades? The rear of trailer has support jack skids that are likely the first to make contact. Low hanging trees are a concern for trailer rash. What else can I learn from other experience?
Thanks
Wayne
My initial concerns are with the enclosed car hauling type trailers low ground clearance and longer distance from the axles. Is is common for the trailer undercarriage to make road road contact when making a short transition from down to upgrades? The rear of trailer has support jack skids that are likely the first to make contact. Low hanging trees are a concern for trailer rash. What else can I learn from other experience?
Thanks
Wayne