trailer on airbags
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From: Kalamazoo, Michigan
That is an awesome home buildup. However, I feel there is a lot of disregard to safety in this setup.
1. The 2x12 are plenty for the weight if properly supported, but if there is any water/dirt/mold even with FWD or AWD you could be looking at a bad day quickly.
2. As stated, tying down just the front tires is not enough. At a minimum the rear should be tied at the wheels or using a frame to chassis chain with a tension buckle on it.
3. In the last photo I do not believe the weight of the truck is centered over the axles on the trailer and could remove weight from the 5th wheel. I have seen this before and at speed could result in loss of drive axle traction.
Once again, great buildup
1. The 2x12 are plenty for the weight if properly supported, but if there is any water/dirt/mold even with FWD or AWD you could be looking at a bad day quickly.
2. As stated, tying down just the front tires is not enough. At a minimum the rear should be tied at the wheels or using a frame to chassis chain with a tension buckle on it.
3. In the last photo I do not believe the weight of the truck is centered over the axles on the trailer and could remove weight from the 5th wheel. I have seen this before and at speed could result in loss of drive axle traction.
Once again, great buildup
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: On the Farm, Manitoba
Just because someone has done it, doesn't mean they SHOULD. I see a lot of trailers come thru the shop that are illegal in some regard from inadequate tires to axles that are too light and even frames that are too small for the application. And usually by the time I see them, something has happened. Something BAD!.
here's my first load 500 miles round trip.the suspension is really quiet.
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