Posted by Ken Macfarlane on September 28, 2012 at 19:19:36 from (184.151.127.209):
This message is a reply to an archived post by Ken Macfarlane on September 29, 2010 at 13:03:24. The original subject was "Deckover trailer with rusted out frame, what to do".
Roughly 2 years later I happened onto this thread and thought I would update it.
I've been using the trailer as a farm trailer with an SMV sign on it and staying under 30 mph... ahem. Its been hauling 250 x 50 lb bales on long trips (50 miles) and up to 300 bales in the field but try not to as the high pressure tires sink in badly.
The frame hasn't failed yet despite looking terrible and have fist size holes in the web. The side rails with the extra section of 1" rebar are in great shape are hold it together.
I have the 8" channel now to fix it, just trying to find a day to do it.
Its a great riding trailer when loaded and pulls well with the F350 even though its heavy. I've got to say, a 27 ft bumper pull with a lot of overhang sure gets in driveways easier than a goose, and leaves the bed free for the 60 odd bales we put on the truck.
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