Re: O/T - trailer tires for Cub-hauler

Posted by lee on May 23, 2006 at 18:50:06 from (12.6.154.110):

In Reply to: O/T - trailer tires for Cub-hauler posted by Brent in IA on May 21, 2006 at 17:06:52:

Build the trailer to suit the axles and put on wheels and tires to match up to the 5,000 gvwr. Don't over kill the trailer with tons of extra iron. Build it stout thru good design and not by using a lot of extra steel and heavy duty overkill. Build it bigger than what you need for the Cub, maybe to fit a Farmall A or similar and it won't be that much bigger but probably more useful and more salable. Check out some brand name 5,000 gvwr tandem trailers to get a better idea of proper weight, dimensions, etc.. Trailers need to be designed for proper towing so pay attention to the geometry and weight distribution. Find a good example of a good trailer and scarf the key dimensions. I don't know, I've pulled a few trailers. I would have wanted electric brakes but it sounds like you don't have brakes on those axles. Guys will probably say you don't need brakes, I might agree, and then I'd go ahead and put them on anyway. I just like a dual axle trailer with brakes. others opinions will vary.

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