New trailer discussion & ideas

[George2615]

I have a PJ 14K full deck tilt trailer. They also make full tilt deck over trailers that would work for you.

PJ Trailers - Deckover Tilt (T8)

 

[Parkanzky]

I recently finished my trailer research and what I settled on was a 20', 14k#, low-profile, tilt-deck from Load-Trail. The TL14:

*NEW* Low-Profile Tandem Axle Tilt Deck 14,000 Lb 6" Channel Frame Load Trail Trailer Manufacturing

I chose it because the tilt deck design means easy loading and unloading and no messing around with ramps. The 4' stationary section gives you a place to strap down an implement or a pallet and still be able to tilt the deck. It's more pleasant to load and tow since it's so close to the ground.

I considered power tilts and a lot of other stuff. In the end, this was my favorite option. If your M6800 fits between the wheel wells, I think it would be a good option for you.

 

[woody]

I have a PJ 14K full deck tilt trailer. They also make full tilt deck over trailers that would work for you.

PJ Trailers - Deckover Tilt (T8)

First off thanks to everyone for helping, I must not be as good at searching as I thought I was.
George that is the trailer I had settled on except it was a deckover and if the dealer had one when I got there I would have gotten it. but now with all these options I have, I will have to wait and see.

 

[Parkanzky]

Did you ever say what you were towing with? I wouldn't have a deckover behind anything smaller than a modern 1-ton truck. They're heavier and putting the load up higher makes them less stable going down the roads. Even then, if I can get away with it I'd rather have the deck between the wheels.

 

[woody]

Did you ever say what you were towing with? I wouldn't have a deckover behind anything smaller than a modern 1-ton truck. They're heavier and putting the load up higher makes them less stable going down the roads. Even then, if I can get away with it I'd rather have the deck between the wheels.

2008 GMC 3/4 Ton

 

[Xfaxman]

Did you ever say what you were towing with? I wouldn't have a deckover behind anything smaller than a modern 1-ton truck. They're heavier and putting the load up higher makes them less stable going down the roads. Even then, if I can get away with it I'd rather have the deck between the wheels.

If it is a gooseneck the 3/4 ton will handle it just fine.

Here is my 2006 GMC 3/4 ton with the heaviest load that I ever puled. Hauled from Rogers, AR, to west of Oklahoma City in September of 2009.

12,640 on the deck, 3440 on the ball, 14,200 on the axles. Was very stable.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

If it is a gooseneck the 3/4 ton will handle it just fine.

I agree. No need for a 1 ton for the right size trailer. I pulled a 7 ton 25' deck over gooseneck daily with an '04 GMC 2500HD. Truck was rated for 15,400. Never had any issues even once when I overloaded it with a 15,000# ish scissor lift that I hauled 80 miles. Plenty of options of deck over that are well suited to 3/4T SRW trucks

 

[bdog]

I am not saying it will be legal or by the books but 3/4 tons will pull large loads fine. I have scaled 27k gross with my 3/4 ton and gooseneck dump trailer when they loaded too much at the gravel quarry. I hauled it 30+ miles and it towed and stopped fine. I wouldn't make a habit of it but they are capable trucks.

 

[woody]

Thanks, I have considered a goose neck but my truck is not set up for one and I am considering a new truck in the next three years so I don't know if I want to upgrade this one. it is a 2008 with only 98K miles on it. I have pulled 14K on it with no problem.

 

[franklin2]

Did you ever say what you were towing with? I wouldn't have a deckover behind anything smaller than a modern 1-ton truck. They're heavier and putting the load up higher makes them less stable going down the roads. Even then, if I can get away with it I'd rather have the deck between the wheels.

I have noticed the deck-overs look heavy too. They are pretty much two trailers, a frame underneath to hold the suspension and the tongue, and another frame above for the decking.