Andy

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
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
> >
> >

Andy

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
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
> >
> >

Andy

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
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
> >
> >

Jo Bo

I once built a trailer for my 1938 solid cast iron John Deer model AR tractor.
As I recall if was around 4000 pounds. I used 2 mobile home axels with the
width cut down to meet the 96" width requirement. Only the front axel had
brakes and when manually operated they would drag my f-150 to a stop in
unbelievablely short time.

JoBo

"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
>
>

Jo Bo

I once built a trailer for my 1938 solid cast iron John Deer model AR tractor.
As I recall if was around 4000 pounds. I used 2 mobile home axels with the
width cut down to meet the 96" width requirement. Only the front axel had
brakes and when manually operated they would drag my f-150 to a stop in
unbelievablely short time.

JoBo

"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
>
>

Jo Bo

I once built a trailer for my 1938 solid cast iron John Deer model AR tractor.
As I recall if was around 4000 pounds. I used 2 mobile home axels with the
width cut down to meet the 96" width requirement. Only the front axel had
brakes and when manually operated they would drag my f-150 to a stop in
unbelievablely short time.

JoBo

"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
>
>

Jo Bo

I once built a trailer for my 1938 solid cast iron John Deer model AR tractor.
As I recall if was around 4000 pounds. I used 2 mobile home axels with the
width cut down to meet the 96" width requirement. Only the front axel had
brakes and when manually operated they would drag my f-150 to a stop in
unbelievablely short time.

JoBo

"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
>
>

RoyJ

Price is about what I was seeing when I looked at trailers last year.

Someone mentioned checking the mfg gross weight to make sure that 2x
3500 pounds actually gets you a 7000 pound gross trailer.

Some options you might want to look at:
-brakes on both axles, should add $150 to $200 or so
-beaver tail (dropped rear) makes loading much easier. Your Jeep won't
need it but any automobile will like it.
-winch on the front (manual is fine, just make sure it is has double
reduction gears) You should be able to load a disabled Jeep after it has
been towed to the trail head.
-You need to add some big 'D' rings to chain the Jeep down
-Get some transport quality chain, appropriate hooks to fasten it down.
-Make sure you can safely load the Jeep in the dark, in a rainstorm, at
midnight, when your are tired, etc. No slipery ramps, no ultra precise
placement, etc .

Cheers.

Andy wrote:
> 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 $1310 which I though was great. No sides - just a flat
> bed.
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:zGfPc.5765$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
>>>
>>>
>
>
>

RoyJ

Price is about what I was seeing when I looked at trailers last year.

Someone mentioned checking the mfg gross weight to make sure that 2x
3500 pounds actually gets you a 7000 pound gross trailer.

Some options you might want to look at:
-brakes on both axles, should add $150 to $200 or so
-beaver tail (dropped rear) makes loading much easier. Your Jeep won't
need it but any automobile will like it.
-winch on the front (manual is fine, just make sure it is has double
reduction gears) You should be able to load a disabled Jeep after it has
been towed to the trail head.
-You need to add some big 'D' rings to chain the Jeep down
-Get some transport quality chain, appropriate hooks to fasten it down.
-Make sure you can safely load the Jeep in the dark, in a rainstorm, at
midnight, when your are tired, etc. No slipery ramps, no ultra precise
placement, etc .

Cheers.

Andy wrote:
> 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 $1310 which I though was great. No sides - just a flat
> bed.
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:zGfPc.5765$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
>>>
>>>
>
>
>

RoyJ

Price is about what I was seeing when I looked at trailers last year.

Someone mentioned checking the mfg gross weight to make sure that 2x
3500 pounds actually gets you a 7000 pound gross trailer.

Some options you might want to look at:
-brakes on both axles, should add $150 to $200 or so
-beaver tail (dropped rear) makes loading much easier. Your Jeep won't
need it but any automobile will like it.
-winch on the front (manual is fine, just make sure it is has double
reduction gears) You should be able to load a disabled Jeep after it has
been towed to the trail head.
-You need to add some big 'D' rings to chain the Jeep down
-Get some transport quality chain, appropriate hooks to fasten it down.
-Make sure you can safely load the Jeep in the dark, in a rainstorm, at
midnight, when your are tired, etc. No slipery ramps, no ultra precise
placement, etc .

Cheers.

Andy wrote:
> 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 $1310 which I though was great. No sides - just a flat
> bed.
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:zGfPc.5765$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
>>>
>>>
>
>
>