JEEP TRAILER
08-01-2004, 07:03 PM
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JEEP TRAILER
After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
They are the same expect for axle ratings.
What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
16' Flatbed Trailer
2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
82" Wide between fenders
Painted Wood Deck
Ramps and Carriers
New Tires and Rims
16' Flatbed Trailer
2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
82" Wide between fenders
Painted Wood Deck
Ramps and Carriers
New Tires and Rims
Thanks,
Andy
2001 TJ
Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
They are the same expect for axle ratings.
What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
16' Flatbed Trailer
2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
82" Wide between fenders
Painted Wood Deck
Ramps and Carriers
New Tires and Rims
16' Flatbed Trailer
2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
82" Wide between fenders
Painted Wood Deck
Ramps and Carriers
New Tires and Rims
Thanks,
Andy
2001 TJ
Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
08-01-2004, 08:12 PM
#2
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Re: JEEP TRAILER
The 2x3500#-axle trailer should be fine as long as the trailer is actually
rated for 7000# gross. I found out the hard way that just because a given
trailer has 3500# axles doesn't mean the rest of the trailer is rated for
the full 7,000#. Check the manufacturer's sticker for the true gross weight
rating.
I'm guessing your Jeep probably weighs in the neighborhood of 4500 pounds,
and a 7,000# trailer shouldn't weigh more than 1600-2000#, so you should be
OK.
Width-wise, it's your preference if you want to go 82 or 84" wide deck. A
wider deck will translate to wider axles, which translates to added
stability.
I'd recommend getting brakes on both axles. Not only would you have
additional stopping power, it will add a redundancy in case one axle's
brakes fail.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:IEePc.193692$a24.181102@attbi_s03...
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
rated for 7000# gross. I found out the hard way that just because a given
trailer has 3500# axles doesn't mean the rest of the trailer is rated for
the full 7,000#. Check the manufacturer's sticker for the true gross weight
rating.
I'm guessing your Jeep probably weighs in the neighborhood of 4500 pounds,
and a 7,000# trailer shouldn't weigh more than 1600-2000#, so you should be
OK.
Width-wise, it's your preference if you want to go 82 or 84" wide deck. A
wider deck will translate to wider axles, which translates to added
stability.
I'd recommend getting brakes on both axles. Not only would you have
additional stopping power, it will add a redundancy in case one axle's
brakes fail.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:IEePc.193692$a24.181102@attbi_s03...
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
08-01-2004, 08:12 PM
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Re: JEEP TRAILER
The 2x3500#-axle trailer should be fine as long as the trailer is actually
rated for 7000# gross. I found out the hard way that just because a given
trailer has 3500# axles doesn't mean the rest of the trailer is rated for
the full 7,000#. Check the manufacturer's sticker for the true gross weight
rating.
I'm guessing your Jeep probably weighs in the neighborhood of 4500 pounds,
and a 7,000# trailer shouldn't weigh more than 1600-2000#, so you should be
OK.
Width-wise, it's your preference if you want to go 82 or 84" wide deck. A
wider deck will translate to wider axles, which translates to added
stability.
I'd recommend getting brakes on both axles. Not only would you have
additional stopping power, it will add a redundancy in case one axle's
brakes fail.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:IEePc.193692$a24.181102@attbi_s03...
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
rated for 7000# gross. I found out the hard way that just because a given
trailer has 3500# axles doesn't mean the rest of the trailer is rated for
the full 7,000#. Check the manufacturer's sticker for the true gross weight
rating.
I'm guessing your Jeep probably weighs in the neighborhood of 4500 pounds,
and a 7,000# trailer shouldn't weigh more than 1600-2000#, so you should be
OK.
Width-wise, it's your preference if you want to go 82 or 84" wide deck. A
wider deck will translate to wider axles, which translates to added
stability.
I'd recommend getting brakes on both axles. Not only would you have
additional stopping power, it will add a redundancy in case one axle's
brakes fail.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:IEePc.193692$a24.181102@attbi_s03...
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
08-01-2004, 08:12 PM
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Re: JEEP TRAILER
The 2x3500#-axle trailer should be fine as long as the trailer is actually
rated for 7000# gross. I found out the hard way that just because a given
trailer has 3500# axles doesn't mean the rest of the trailer is rated for
the full 7,000#. Check the manufacturer's sticker for the true gross weight
rating.
I'm guessing your Jeep probably weighs in the neighborhood of 4500 pounds,
and a 7,000# trailer shouldn't weigh more than 1600-2000#, so you should be
OK.
Width-wise, it's your preference if you want to go 82 or 84" wide deck. A
wider deck will translate to wider axles, which translates to added
stability.
I'd recommend getting brakes on both axles. Not only would you have
additional stopping power, it will add a redundancy in case one axle's
brakes fail.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:IEePc.193692$a24.181102@attbi_s03...
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
rated for 7000# gross. I found out the hard way that just because a given
trailer has 3500# axles doesn't mean the rest of the trailer is rated for
the full 7,000#. Check the manufacturer's sticker for the true gross weight
rating.
I'm guessing your Jeep probably weighs in the neighborhood of 4500 pounds,
and a 7,000# trailer shouldn't weigh more than 1600-2000#, so you should be
OK.
Width-wise, it's your preference if you want to go 82 or 84" wide deck. A
wider deck will translate to wider axles, which translates to added
stability.
I'd recommend getting brakes on both axles. Not only would you have
additional stopping power, it will add a redundancy in case one axle's
brakes fail.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:IEePc.193692$a24.181102@attbi_s03...
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
08-01-2004, 08:12 PM
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Re: JEEP TRAILER
The 2x3500#-axle trailer should be fine as long as the trailer is actually
rated for 7000# gross. I found out the hard way that just because a given
trailer has 3500# axles doesn't mean the rest of the trailer is rated for
the full 7,000#. Check the manufacturer's sticker for the true gross weight
rating.
I'm guessing your Jeep probably weighs in the neighborhood of 4500 pounds,
and a 7,000# trailer shouldn't weigh more than 1600-2000#, so you should be
OK.
Width-wise, it's your preference if you want to go 82 or 84" wide deck. A
wider deck will translate to wider axles, which translates to added
stability.
I'd recommend getting brakes on both axles. Not only would you have
additional stopping power, it will add a redundancy in case one axle's
brakes fail.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:IEePc.193692$a24.181102@attbi_s03...
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
rated for 7000# gross. I found out the hard way that just because a given
trailer has 3500# axles doesn't mean the rest of the trailer is rated for
the full 7,000#. Check the manufacturer's sticker for the true gross weight
rating.
I'm guessing your Jeep probably weighs in the neighborhood of 4500 pounds,
and a 7,000# trailer shouldn't weigh more than 1600-2000#, so you should be
OK.
Width-wise, it's your preference if you want to go 82 or 84" wide deck. A
wider deck will translate to wider axles, which translates to added
stability.
I'd recommend getting brakes on both axles. Not only would you have
additional stopping power, it will add a redundancy in case one axle's
brakes fail.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:IEePc.193692$a24.181102@attbi_s03...
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
08-01-2004, 08:13 PM
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Re: JEEP TRAILER
I'll respond to THIS post LOL!
Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
loaded.
Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
Andy wrote:
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
loaded.
Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
Andy wrote:
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
08-01-2004, 08:13 PM
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Re: JEEP TRAILER
I'll respond to THIS post LOL!
Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
loaded.
Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
Andy wrote:
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
loaded.
Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
Andy wrote:
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
08-01-2004, 08:13 PM
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Re: JEEP TRAILER
I'll respond to THIS post LOL!
Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
loaded.
Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
Andy wrote:
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
loaded.
Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
Andy wrote:
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
08-01-2004, 08:13 PM
#9
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Re: JEEP TRAILER
I'll respond to THIS post LOL!
Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
loaded.
Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
Andy wrote:
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
loaded.
Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
Andy wrote:
> After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have figures
> on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It will
> only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go 84.
> They are the same expect for axle ratings.
>
> What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle should
> I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
>
> 16' Flatbed Trailer
> 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> 82" Wide between fenders
> Painted Wood Deck
> Ramps and Carriers
> New Tires and Rims
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
>
>
08-01-2004, 09:15 PM
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Re: JEEP TRAILER
Ah, now I realize that this post went multiple times. My reader doesn't
show that, I though the first two failed.
Yes, I may get brakes on both axles if I can. It will be towed behind the
motor home so 82 or 84 inches wide will work. The first trailer listed was
quoted to me for $1310 which I though was great. No sides - just a flat
bed.
Andy
2001 TJ
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> I'll respond to THIS post LOL!
>
> Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
> so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
> trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
> loaded.
>
> Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
> nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> > getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have
figures
> > on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> > only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> > They are the same expect for axle ratings.
> >
> > What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> > I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
> >
> > 16' Flatbed Trailer
> > 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> > 82" Wide between fenders
> > Painted Wood Deck
> > Ramps and Carriers
> > New Tires and Rims
> >
> >
> > 16' Flatbed Trailer
> > 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> > 82" Wide between fenders
> > Painted Wood Deck
> > Ramps and Carriers
> > New Tires and Rims
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Andy
> > 2001 TJ
> > Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
> >
> >
show that, I though the first two failed.
Yes, I may get brakes on both axles if I can. It will be towed behind the
motor home so 82 or 84 inches wide will work. The first trailer listed was
quoted to me for $1310 which I though was great. No sides - just a flat
bed.
Andy
2001 TJ
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:zGfPc.5765$cK.752@newsread2.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
> I'll respond to THIS post LOL!
>
> Either one will work fine. You Jeep will come in a bit over 4000 pounds
> so 7000 pounds gross weight should be fine. I prefer a smaller, narrower
> trailer, you might want to have some ramps over the fenders to get it
> loaded.
>
> Of course, if you have a big enough tow rig, the bigger trailer is
> nicer. Any chance you can get one with brakes on both axles?
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > After modifying my Jeep it doesn't flat tow so well so I'm figuring on
> > getting a trailer. I would tow this behind my motor home. I have
figures
> > on two trailers. My Jeep has 35" tires, winch and it weights some. It
will
> > only have a few inches to spare at 82" between fenders, I may have to go
84.
> > They are the same expect for axle ratings.
> >
> > What the experience out there with this width, braking and which axle
should
> > I buy? I want to be safe but extra's cost.
> >
> > 16' Flatbed Trailer
> > 2-3500# axles, 1 Brake Axle
> > 82" Wide between fenders
> > Painted Wood Deck
> > Ramps and Carriers
> > New Tires and Rims
> >
> >
> > 16' Flatbed Trailer
> > 2-5200# 6 lug axles, 1 Brake Axle
> > 82" Wide between fenders
> > Painted Wood Deck
> > Ramps and Carriers
> > New Tires and Rims
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Andy
> > 2001 TJ
> > Retired Long Distance Big Truck Driver
> >
> >
