The deckover sucks for loading machines on due to the deck angle & height. Gravity tilts suck because of the fenders. Neither is inherently bad or wrong, just different objectives. I haul my tractor way more than others stuff so dont get the benefits as much to some degree. But I'm glad I got what I did due to the flexibility.
I had a 20 foot trailer which was really too short. I sold it. I shopped around and decided on the Diamond C's. I ordered a tilt bed in the 24 foot length, (and 8 foot stationary bed). The dealer said it would take a little over a month to build and be delivered. That trailer was about five months in the making. I tried calling the company out in Texas more than once and got nowhere. Dealer was no help. A **** of a way to run a business.
However, when the trailer came in I was satisfied with the welds and job they did making it. I think they are a really nice trailer. I decided to double check the bearing play after using it a couple times. After jacking it up, I noticed that one wheel had way too much play and the others were OK. Taking the dust cap off, the spindle nut would not tighten nor unscrew. That's because the axle threads were stripped. I think one of the work monkeys at the company must have used an air ratchet to tighten the spindle nuts up. So...I took my trailer back into the dealer and dealt with them about honoring the warranty. The axle would need to be replaced. So...two and a half months later I had my trailer back with a new axle. I double checked that axle, right there at the dealer when I picked the trailer up...both sides. The dealers selling trailers and fixing RV's are also undependable in getting things fixed. They put jobs like mine off to fix more money making RV's first instead of warranty work. I had some words with the owner.
Bottom line...if you order one or if it is on the lot...go over it with a fine tooth comb. Jack the wheels up and check bearing play at the dealer. You may look like a PITA but I think it is a wise thing to do. I think the quality control was lacking at the plant when I ordered my trailer. And don't expect it to come in on time. That's my story. And Nikerret...I updated on your Utube.
