Landscape Trailer Questions
#1
Landscape Trailer Questions
Hi All,
I'm looking at a trailer right now and have some questions.
1. What size ball do these usually have?
2. Do they tend to have their own brakes?
3. What kind of electrical hookup is normally used?
4. How much weight can these usually hold?
5. What should I look for as far as trouble spots?
6. Is this a good deal?
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/grd/636742622.html
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking at a trailer right now and have some questions.
1. What size ball do these usually have?
2. Do they tend to have their own brakes?
3. What kind of electrical hookup is normally used?
4. How much weight can these usually hold?
5. What should I look for as far as trouble spots?
6. Is this a good deal?
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/grd/636742622.html
Thanks in advance!
#2
Registered User
2 5/16 inch ball
yes electric brakes usually both axles
7 pin.
probably 7000 lb trailer with 2 3500lb axles
wiring on trailers can go bad and short out. make sure the wheels nuts are TIGHT before towing, if 5 bolt should be 85 ftlbf I think.
Price seems ok ( for my area) you can probably get them down a little.
yes electric brakes usually both axles
7 pin.
probably 7000 lb trailer with 2 3500lb axles
wiring on trailers can go bad and short out. make sure the wheels nuts are TIGHT before towing, if 5 bolt should be 85 ftlbf I think.
Price seems ok ( for my area) you can probably get them down a little.
#3
2 5/16 inch ball
yes electric brakes usually both axles
7 pin.
probably 7000 lb trailer with 2 3500lb axles
wiring on trailers can go bad and short out. make sure the wheels nuts are TIGHT before towing, if 5 bolt should be 85 ftlbf I think.
Price seems ok ( for my area) you can probably get them down a little.
yes electric brakes usually both axles
7 pin.
probably 7000 lb trailer with 2 3500lb axles
wiring on trailers can go bad and short out. make sure the wheels nuts are TIGHT before towing, if 5 bolt should be 85 ftlbf I think.
Price seems ok ( for my area) you can probably get them down a little.
#4
Registered User
#6
Thanks for the info so far! I have a 2" ball, so that it would be nice to not have to buy another. I'll have to get a 7 pin if that's what it requires. My truck just came with the little 5 pin guy. How hard are they to install?
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#8
You bet! The guy hasn't gotten back to me yet and I'm hoping to pick it up tomorrow if it looks good. It's a 1 1/2 drive north to get it and I'm out of town Sun-Wed, so hoping he gives me a jingle.
If everything looks good and I buy it, I'll also let you know what I end up paying.
If everything looks good and I buy it, I'll also let you know what I end up paying.
#9
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I actually just listed my 16 foot car/equipment trailer today for $1500. It sold in 2 hours and I don't know how to take the ad out. There's a phone number but they are closed for the weekend and my phone keeps ringing about the ad........
#10
If anyone in Chicagoland is looking to sell a dual axle landscape trailer in good shape, let me know!
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Most tandem axle landscape trailers come with a 2" ball. They should have brakes on both axles or at least one depending on your state law. Since it has brakes you'll need a 6 or 7 PIN connector. A 16' landscape trailer from Big Tex (70LR) will weigh about 2350, so your capacity will be 4650#. If you're looking at used landscape trailers you want to check out the tire wear, axles, lights, brakes, and mesh on the ramp gate. The used landscape trailers like this that we have sold this year have ranged from $1800-$2800 depending on use.
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