Just got a new trailer, and may be in trouble with GVWR. Advice needed.

[Soldier415]

It sounds like you need to sell the trailer and buy a 10k. Or 14k trailer to be safe.

Thats what I am doing. Listed the 7k trailer on craiglist yesterday

 

[jack707]

Thats what I am doing. Listed the 7k trailer on craiglist yesterday

Well I hope you have better luck then me . I was selling a 16' 10k trailer for 2600 and no takers! Bought trailer a little short.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Who's dumb enough to haul a trailer and tractor going 85mph!

Just 'cause your tires are rated at a higher max that you would really go, doesnt mean you must go that fast.. The higher rating means that you have more headroom for load rating and heat generated which makes for a safer tire and less chance for a blowout at speed.

For example, passenger car tires are rated at above 100mph, but that doesnt mean you must drive 100mph

This is also why LT tires on a trailer are usually better than ST tires. ST tires, since they arent meant to carry live people, are rated much closer to the max the tire will actually handle, especially at speed. Being able to handle 3500lbs at 65mph is actually much weaker than being able to carry 2000lbs at 100mph.

This is also the reason Regional truck tires are cheaper than Long Haul/OTR tires.. The Long Haul tires are rated to handle the load for thousands of miles at (usually) a higher speed and with more heat buildup, while the Regionals are not as they are meant for short distances and have a much higher chance to blow due to speed and heat when used in a Long Haul capacity.

 

[ovrszd]

Just 'cause your tires are rated at a higher max that you would really go, doesnt mean you must go that fast.. The higher rating means that you have more headroom for load rating and heat generated which makes for a safer tire and less chance for a blowout at speed.

For example, passenger car tires are rated at above 100mph, but that doesnt mean you must drive 100mph

This is also why LT tires on a trailer are usually better than ST tires. ST tires, since they arent meant to carry live people, are rated much closer to the max the tire will actually handle, especially at speed. Being able to handle 3500lbs at 65mph is actually much weaker than being able to carry 2000lbs at 100mph.

This is also the reason Regional truck tires are cheaper than Long Haul/OTR tires.. The Long Haul tires are rated to handle the load for thousands of miles at (usually) a higher speed and with more heat buildup, while the Regionals are not as they are meant for short distances and have a much higher chance to blow due to speed and heat when used in a Long Haul capacity.

Well explained. I have little respect for ST tires.

 

[Sprinklerman]

Who's dumb enough to haul a trailer and tractor going 85mph!

I run 60 to 65 on the highways , usually with my travel trailer , you would be amazed at the pickups towing campers blowing by me like I was standing still .

 

[ovrszd]

I've saw 85mph on the speedo in my Super Duty pulling my GN grossing 24K lbs. Some would call that stupid. I would call it insane if I was running ST tires rated for 65mph. Which I do not.

 

[Deere Dude]

I run 60 to 65 on the highways , usually with my travel trailer , you would be amazed at the pickups towing campers blowing by me like I was standing still .

That might be me

Go fast or stay home. I drive like I like my women, fast and hot. :laughing::laughing:

 

[bdog]

Who's dumb enough to haul a trailer and tractor going 85mph!

I pull trailers with heavy loads at the 80 mph speed limit on our interstates on a regular basis. Did a few hundred miles of it this week in fact.

 

[ovrszd]

That might be me

Go fast or stay home. I drive like I like my women, fast and hot. :laughing::laughing:

Would it be alright if I use that line????? Love it.

 

[Midniteoyl]

That might be me

Go fast or stay home. I drive like I like my women, fast and hot. :laughing::laughing:

And screaming