I had bought a new 16' tandem axle enclosed trailer a couple years back but, after using the trailer for the first time, found out that the springs weren't strong enough and the axles were bottoming out into the trailer. So I loaded up a 600-gallon steel water tank and figured out how many gallons I'd need to reach maximum capacity, including weight of trailer and tank. Had a dashcam mounted underneath the trailer. I filled with water about 300 lbs. shy of maximum load and even going up and down my driveway, the trailer bottomed out. Ended up buying springs for 5,200 lb. axles (originals were for 3,500 lb. axles) and haven't had a problem since! Sent the video in to the trailer manufacturer and they ended up reimbursing the cost of the new springs.
Still have the damage to trailer frame, but damage is minimal and "shouldn't" cause any problems.
I agree that eTrailer.com is a fantastic info resource!!
Also keep in mind that trailer tires are meant ONLY for trailers! Paying extra for comparable auto tires is, in my opinion, well worth the money if you plan on using your trailer a lot. I don't, so I stuck with radial trailer tires.
Lastly, newer trailers may have lights that are not set up for best to-ground contact. On this enclosed trailer, the fender lights grounded into the fender, but only using sheet metal screws. The lights spent more time off then on! So I replaced the sheet metal screws with machine screws with flat and lock washers and a nut. Haven't had so much as a flicker since.
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