New trailer

[BlackRaptor]

I don't post in this area much but i've been doing a lot of reading looking for a trailer.
I ended up with a PJ 20 footer 7000lb. I'm really happy with it I've been hunting for almost a year for a trailer and this one fit all my needs. it's got the side ramps on it as well so I can use it for loading atv's.
This trailer forum really helped me when i was hunting around.

 

[dodge man]

Nice, I like it, it matchs your truck too.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Nice trailer. Matches the truck. You now just need to get rid of that green tractor and get a RED one. Also, invest in some proper tie down equipment. You should know what you need since you have been doing a lot of reading here.

Chris

 

[BlackRaptor]

Haha Chris you sound like my grandpa and the red tractor thing *Case dealer his whole life* no close dealers was my reasoning. lucky for me i'm still in the will.
The straps are 3000lb break a piece but I agree WAY too light duty. I just put it on the trailer for pictures and to see how it fit and I wanted to see where the best tie points where on it. I went to fleet farm last night and got some 5000 load 10,000 break. I think those should be good wouldn't they be? I haven't opened up yet so I can return them if you think they are too light I'm guessing the tractor is 4000lb with the blade and loader.
Any advice would be great.

 

[JMynes]

Wow. Glad to know those straps were just for show. They look like they'll break any second.
I use 4 of those (one on each corner) to tie down my 800# touring bike. I expect they are up to that job, but sometimes I wonder.

 

[wushaw]

Chains & binders for the tractor and either straps or chains for implements.

 

[buckle97]

Good looking trailer!

 

[BlackRaptor]

I would like to avoid chain binders if I can.
are my straps good enough or if not can i get some that can take the place of chain binders?

 

[JB4310]

I would like to avoid chain binders if I can.
are my straps good enough or if not can i get some that can take the place of chain binders?

Don't think you would have any problem with 4 of those 5K straps, having the closed in trailer adds a degree of safety, but I see there are limited attachment points on the front of the trailer.
Ideally you want your strap to come down and away from the tractor, not 90 degrees sideways and not straight out to the front either. 90 degrees sideways provides little fore and aft movement and straight out allows side to side movement.

If the front of your tractor is like mine, then the front frame behind the weight bracket is a good spot for the front. The rear might be tougher, I have a BH sub frame, without that you may have to go around the axle if you can find a spot that wont damage anything.

Good luck, JB.

 

[BlackRaptor]

Thanks JB4310. I was hoping what I had gotten was strong enough.
I'm thinking about adding in some tie points on the front and rear so I can pull out and down more so.
Thanks for the help.