Sean Buick 76
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What is the tow vehicle??
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there is nothing like this unless I goto a much bigger trailer or get something custom made which is about 3-4x the cost which is not in the budget. The vehicle is a '18 Transit 150 low roof/short wheel base, i believe towing payload is 5400#, the 250 goes up to 6200# believe. I get it, 5000# + trailer (1100#) is a bit much, but 3500# + trailer (1100#)is still safe/legal I think. Hghway speeds are only 80-90 Kph where I live. Like I said, this isn't a day in day out thing I would be surprised if I use it more than 8 times per year. I have moved 3500# with this van and a father's utility trailer, which didn't have trailer brakes at the time. It was not sketchy IMO.Can I please get on the record and state:
This is a bad idea. Sell your trailer and buy the correct one for the job with a 20-30% extra capacity.
All the gear involved needs to be taken into consideration. weight ratings, tongue weight limits, etc, not just the total towing capacity of the van as far as total weight limit. You say the 250 has a limit of 6.2k.....but you don't have one. A two axle trailer for one it plenty more stable in the event of losing a tire and 2 allows fore and aft placement of the load so it's better balanced with regards to appropriate togue weights, sway, etc. Your asking this trailer to do way above what it was ever intended to do. Picture that frame cracking from flex and it tumbling down the highway with 3k inside it detatched from the truck during working hours traffic. It only takes one trip to have a disaster you or somebody else doesn't live through. I've seen plenty of 6x10 or12 dual axle trailers new and used...everywhere and normally they have a more robust frame/suspension under them and often optioned with brakes.there is nothing like this unless I goto a much bigger trailer or get something custom made which is about 3-4x the cost which is not in the budget. The vehicle is a '18 Transit 150 low roof/short wheel base, i believe towing payload is 5400#, the 250 goes up to 6200# believe. I get it, 5000# + trailer (1100#) is a bit much, but 3500# + trailer (1100#)is still safe/legal I think. Hghway speeds are only 80-90 Kph where I live. Like I said, this isn't a day in day out thing I would be surprised if I use it more than 8 times per year. I have moved 3500# with this van and a father's utility trailer, which didn't have trailer brakes at the time. It was not sketchy IMO.
I am on the edge of 5400# with passengers, gear, trailer & 3500#. But still under. After having this discussion and researching more the dual axle is probably the way to go. It was honestly my plan originally, it was only after talking to the local trailer place that he said just do a 6 or 7k axle, which is why I was reaching out. I had actually been looking at horse trailers as most of them have dual axle & 2-2.5x the payload of what I got, but most of them were in need of more work than I was willing to do. Also a lot of home built stuff. Most of the ones I looked at were similar construction to what I got, but with either steel or 2x6 floors.All the gear involved needs to be taken into consideration. weight ratings, tongue weight limits, etc, not just the total towing capacity of the van as far as total weight limit. You say the 250 has a limit of 6.2k.....but you don't have one. A two axle trailer for one it plenty more stable in the event of losing a tire and 2 allows fore and aft placement of the load so it's better balanced with regards to appropriate togue weights, sway, etc. Your asking this trailer to do way above what it was ever intended to do. Picture that frame cracking from flex and it tumbling down the highway with 3k inside it detatched from the truck during working hours traffic. It only takes one trip to have a disaster you or somebody else doesn't live through. I've seen plenty of 6x10 or12 dual axle trailers new and used...everywhere and normally they have a more robust frame/suspension under them and often optioned with brakes.
So if i am at or under what the vehicle is rated for, how is that not legal? I already admitted 5000# is unrealistic. The trailer is rated for 1874# so if I have to do 2 trips so be it (to carry 3200#). I already stated I am carrying test weights. I have no issue doing smaller loads until a vehicle with higher tow capacity is available. Also, as far as trailer modifications, if it gets inspected and is insurable what is the issue here?Yes it’s a liability if a person where to plead ignorance in court after an incident… But this forum thread could be used in court to show that you weren’t ignorant you were deliberately using the wrong equipment knowing it was illegal and wrong. You aren’t ruffling feathers you are simply embarrassing yourself but I can tell that you are committed to this lol.
Your max tongue weight is 750 pounds. Your trailer has one axle and it’s rated for 1800 pounds. You want to put 3500-5000 pounds in the trailer. It’s not gonna happen! What are you carrying? Election steeling machines for smartmatic lol?