Hi Guys, I have a question for you. I am looking at a couple of trailers. I have a 28 footer now that has 10,000lb axles on it. I would like to get something a little shorter for this year. So I am looking at a few 24 footers with twin 3500lb axles. Is 7,000lbs axles enough for a 3750lb car? I know it puts me right at the 6900lb mark. Is this alright? It just seems that finding a 24 footer with the 10,000 lb axle rating is hard to find and I just don't know how important it is to have that. I have a chance to buy a new 06' 24 foot Hallmark with most of the stuff I want, but it has the 7,000lb axle rating. Thanks for any input. Ty
Ty, http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=49726&highlight=marathons http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=76678&highlight=marathons here is a great thread on the subject from the Year One site: http://forum.yearone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1240&KW=trailer you might also want to read Frank's tow vehicle thread below.....
I have the Haulmark Edge 24 ft trailer,its got the 5100lb axles.I've never had any problems with too much weight,and I load the trailer to the max on every trip.(I've put on around 20-30k miles since 2002)I'd stick with the heavier axles,you might be sorry if you go with the lighter ones.
if you don't plan on bringing anything else! Tools,bikes, cooler,awning,BEER, Chairs,spare tires (trailer and car) ,Jacks, Slicks. See where I'm going with this. That trailer is the only thing keeping your beloved car safe while towing. NEVER SCRIMP on the safety things, always buy the best you can for your budget. And you'll never WISH you had later!! 10,000 gvw trailer costs more --but you have a safety margine. You Get better tires,Better brakes,Usually get torsion axles instead of springs for the extra money. and the big one-- Peace of MIND. Just my opinion though. I don't like to preach - just show facts. Tim
You have a 28 ft and you are wanting to downsize? For certain, go with the 51-5200# axles. Look at going with a V nose. I have a 24 ft with a v and I would not want to go any smaller. I have the dual cam sway control that works with the weight distribution bars. In my opinion, it works very well. You can find the trailers with the axles if you do your search. Yes, they are a little more expensive, but the frame and most everything else is built a little heavier and will last longer. Here is my favorite website for trailers as they are close by and they built my trailer. www.hhtrailer.com
Hey, I know where that is! Nice people to deal with. Rusty, your care package went out yesterday. See PM for tracking number.
I would go with the heavier axles also, you'd be surprised at how much crap you can stuff into one trailer, whatever you do, upgrade to aluminum wheels. I learned the hard way......
That is what I was thinking also.I was getting different opinions on what I should get so I was second guessing myself.I found a few 24/ 10000 pound trailers after searching a little more but they are further away from me.Thanks for the info.The search is on. Ty
On the aluminum wheels , how come o No: ? I looked for a long time at different trailers, and I had made up my mind that I wanted the 5100 lb axles. Look at it this way your car may be rated to go 130 mph max but what is going to happen if you do it constantly? Same thing the axles are rated the key word is max at 3500 lb ea. Plus you get bigger brakes, better leaf or torsion springs
Hi Ed! Aluminum rims have better heat dissipation. Helps keep those bearings running cooler than with the stamped steel rims.
HEAT DISSIPATION. The two most destructive factors to consider when pulling your trailer are; WEIGHT & SPEED, each one leads to excessive heat, and then the problems start. Even new tires will blowout if they are consistently overheated. Out here in the midwest/southwest, I mentioned this to some racer friends that routinely pulled to Denver and Las Vegas. They said to definitely get aluminum wheels for the trailer, I did so reluctantly, but it sure did stop the blowouts. One other thing that I got my lazy a$$ in the habit of doing; Every time I stop to fill up, I walk by each tire and wheel and lay my bare hand against it. If it's too hot to touch, you have a problem. Could be several different things, but your a racer, so you'll figure it out. PS, and never follow closely behind a trailer pulled by Dave H, I've heard some nasty rumors :laugh:
Thanx for the info on the rims. hopfully I can sell my wife on this. plus they will look nicer than the steelies. I also check how hot the wheels are at every stop, but I use an infra red thermometer. They are also a good trouble shooting tool for tuning your car,cheking your water temp gauge accuracy and to find out how your wife recieves the new toy you bring home.
