Put a trailer on a trailer

[WantedWolf]

Ive seen it done with forklifts but does anyone actually back a trailer onto another trailer?

I cant afford to buy a decent horse trailer right now and a friend has offered to lend me her 2 horse trailer, so I can get them to greener pastures. To save running empty and making an extra trip, I would love to return her trailer on my flatdeck when I come to get another load.
It would also save about 1400kms on her trailer.

Mine is a 30ft flatdeck dovetail and the horse trailer is about 15-20ft and quite low. So ramp extensions may be needed.

Anyone sucessfully attempted this. or should I clear it from my mind

 

[Duffster]

I would clear it from your mind

 

[WantedWolf]

thats what I didnt want to hear, but probably for the best

 

[RobertN]

thats what I didnt want to hear, but probably for the best

Is the dovetail trailer a flat deck(above fenders)? If so, you should be able to back it on. Easiest would be to use a tractor to maneuver it.

If the big trailer has fenders, then a forklift at pick up and delivery.

Extended ramps may help...

 

[Diamondpilot]

I would use a winch on the trailer and one of those $50 trailer dollys to steer it. Something like this one from Harbor Freight. I have hauled stacks of 4 trailers with the tires off and we used 2 tractors with 2 chains to the FEL on each. Lift it, then drive the trailer out from under it. Once out, lower it and put the tires on.

Chris

 

[WantedWolf]

yeah big trailer is a flatdeck at 34" of ground. No fenders.

The current ramps are quite steep,

I wont have a tractor on that end to guide it.

I will be at her place with my trailer this week, I might experiment in a controled enviroment while I have a chance. It wouldnt be easy.

I will try this with the welding trailer, when it comes time to move it.
Its only 8ft tip to tail and has very good approach.
I should get a video camera on that one, theres no room for over correction with that stubby little trailer

 

[WantedWolf]

I would use a winch on the trailer and one of those $50 trailer dollys to steer it. Something like this one from Harbor Freight. I have hauled stacks of 4 trailers with the tires off and we used 2 tractors with 2 chains to the FEL on each. Lift it, then drive the trailer out from under it. Once out, lower it and put the tires on.

Chris

LoL as I ended that last post I thought there is a winch on the trailer.
then I thought forget it. Now look what you bring up.

Are those dollys only $50, Think theyd really hold up.

What might a trailer like hers weigh, Im guessing its tandem 3500#'s

Not as new and shiny, but it looks about like this (below)

 

[WantedWolf]

Guess i should post the pic....

 

[Diamondpilot]

If its a 7K trailer it will weigh about 2,500# or less in 99% of all cases. Most 7K trailers, horse trailers are aluminum and have around 5,500# load capacity so that puts the empty weight closer to 5,000#. Yes they are currently $49 at HF. I bought one about a year ago.

I would not winch from the dolly. I would pull from the trailers frame and steer with the dolly.



Chris

 

[QRTRHRS]

The steep incline issue can be easily solved with some blocking and some planks. Just figure out where the horse trailer tires are going to track and lay down a couple of 2x8's with blocking underneath to stabilize the planks.

I don't see doing this as being any big deal. You may want to run it by your friend first.