Posted by kcm.MN on February 20, 2018 at 21:03:31 from (174.219.132.192):
In Reply to: Hauling Tractor posted by Randy K. Crump on February 20, 2018 at 07:06:24:
Yes, I would, but not without beefing up the axles, or AT LEAST the springs!
I bought a 16' enclosed trailer a few years back, has tandem 3,500lb. axles. I loaded the trailer to full capacity by loading a large water tank, then filling up with water to the correct limit. Video-recorded the full event, plus mounted a dash cam under the trailer. Towed the loaded trailer to the end of the driveway and back (about 1/3 mile, I guess) and never got over 10 MPH. I have video of the axles and U-bolts slamming into the trailer frame with such force that it dented the frame.
If a 7,000 lb. trailer actually weighed 7,000 lbs, then you'd only be able to haul a couple of snowmobiles before going over the GVWR for the tow vehicle. I replaced the stock springs with 5,200 lb. springs and haven't looked back! Yes, a little bit stiffer ride, but I make certain to NOT overload. They are still 3,500 lb. axles, after all. :wink:
On the side not recorded, the trailer had actually cut through the wires for lights AND trailer brakes! Spent 2 years fighting with the manufacturer to get this straightened out, ended up doing all the work myself so I'd trust it. They reimbursed me....but not for labor. :wink:
Oh, was also sold with a rim that was out-of-round! Had never actually seen that before.
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