I don't know enough about leaf springs to say, but if I had a 3500lb axle I'd probably get 1750 rating on each leaf spring and see how it goes from there
Yeah this trailer looks like it has 14 or 15 inch wheels, so I should be able to get a good set of tires and they'll be lower pressure than normal trailer tires
I might go for the 3500lb axle trailer and just get some lower weight springs. Even with mulch or drywall I shouldn't grab more than 1000lbs at a time, and even then that's a stretch.
Fantastic advice. I'm thinking our trailer will be about 1500lbs fully loaded going down the road, including the trailer weight itself. With that in mind do you think a 3500 axle would be overkill? The only other use I want for the trailer is hauling mulch or lawn mowers or drywall. The trailer...
For those following along at home, my options are currently a heavier duty 5x8 trailer with 3500lb axle and new wheels for $800, a 4x8 lightweight trailer with a 2000lb axle that would need some reinforcement for $250, or buying the parts to complete my existing frame for $450+
Hey all! I'm currently diving into a build of a RTT/overland small camping trailer. Think 4x6-5x8, somewhere in that territory.
I have run into a dilemma. I stripped down a free popup camper and cut down the frame to just over 4.5 x 6ft. It has a 30 year old Dexter rubber torsion axle, and...
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