CMV
Platinum Member
Thinking about upgrading trailer & looking at options. What are pros & cons of a deckover vs a standard equipment trailer with the fenders? I don't know enough about them, but just looking online it seems the biggest advantage is the wider platform. The only disadvantage I see is longer ramp needed or steeper ramp to climb loading.
Looks like load would ride higher so does that effect handling? Are there other reasons not to choose a deckover vs a typical?
Looking at 10k lbs GVW trailer. Primarily I haul ~900 gal water in IBC totes & occasionally my tractor with an F250. Otherwise it's just basic utility stuff like SxS or pick up stuff from Lowe's, etc.
Edit to add: 3 IBC totes with water is a crappy load since the water sloshes - no way to fill them 100% since they have the room for headspace above the fill.
Looks like load would ride higher so does that effect handling? Are there other reasons not to choose a deckover vs a typical?
Looking at 10k lbs GVW trailer. Primarily I haul ~900 gal water in IBC totes & occasionally my tractor with an F250. Otherwise it's just basic utility stuff like SxS or pick up stuff from Lowe's, etc.
Edit to add: 3 IBC totes with water is a crappy load since the water sloshes - no way to fill them 100% since they have the room for headspace above the fill.