deck over trailer

[gravelman]

Hi folks, gravelman from NH Im buying a deckover trailer with a 3 foot beaver tail Do not move my tractor all that often but haul other things, thus the deckover. Is there a way to convert the 3 foot beaver tail into flat carrying capacity similar to the rest of the trailer?? Even some type of bar across the back to keep a level deck. Im sure someone has figured out a way. thanks.

 

[Kentuckyfarmer]

Why not buy one that the ramps fold up to level out the dove tail or make some that will.

 

[lpigott]

I agree, if you haven't bought it yet then get one that the ramps fold over and extend the deck. Some models come with mega ramps that cover the full width, filling in the center space between them.

 

[Btown]

I have a 4 foot beaver tail, they make some like above that the ramps fold flat, some have a pop up beaver tail. If needed I was just going to build a ramp out of wood to make it flat. My beaver tail is wood so it’s easy to attach. In order for the ramps to fold flat you need a 5 foot beaver tail.

 

[gravelman]

ok on all of this...too late for the fold up ramps i believe but will look into it.

 

[gravelman]

i have slide out ramps so im going to have to get creative too late for the fold up

 

[RedNeckRacin]

i have slide out ramps so im going to have to get creative too late for the fold up

Man those things suck. No support for the rear of the trailer. They are heavy, I always pinch skin in them somehow. Some ppl love them but I sure don't! I have a moritz trailer that the entire tail of the trailer cranks up flat and locks in position.



Heavy Duty Flatbed Trailer Manufacturer - F Series - Moritz Trailers

 

[gravelman]

wow, i never heard of that....sounds very interesting why do i always find out after the fact

 

[mcfarmall]

Get a trailer with some fork pockets in the side of the trailer. That way you can stick the forks in the pockets, release the SSQA and back the tractor away leaving the forks stuck in the trailer for transport. Saves a lot of deck space and all you have to do is throw a strap across them or whatever to keep them from walking out during travel.

 

[gravelman]

ok, thanks for that