[AT] tri-axle trailer question

[Mike Sloane]

As far as tri-axle trailers are concerned, I would advise caution: we 
had a couple of used ones, in very good condition, for sale at the 
dealership where I used to work, and we couldn't sell them for half of 
what they were worth. It seems that they are fine on a straight road, 
but they wear tires out fairly quickly when they turn. And also backing 
them can be a chore due to the three axles not wanting to turn - it's 
more like turning a skid steer. Whenever a contractor came in looking 
for a used equipment trailer, I would mention the tri axles first, and 
they would snort and ask what else we had. That was three years ago, and 
as far as I know, they are still sitting there.

Mike

charlie hill wrote:

> Cecil,   I haven't towed anything that big with a truck like yours but 
> keep in mind that you need about 10% of towed weight for tongue weight.  
> Since it is a 9 ton capacity trailer you would need about 1,800 lbs of 
> tongue  weight when the trailer is fully loaded.  Does that sound like 
> too much for your trucks to handle?   I would suspect so.   I've seen 
> your  Dodge.  It is heavy duty but maybe not that heavy.  Haven't seen 
> your GMC.
> 
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 9:47 AM
> Subject: [AT] tri-axle trailer question
> 
> 
>> I am interested in a tri-axle Road King 9 ton capacity trailer
>> someone has who called on my ad for a tractor hauler. But, I am wondering
>> if it is too much for the little one ton GMC dump truck of mine with a
>> GM diesel engine. Same goes for my 2500 Dodge with the Cummins. Both are
>> 4WD vehicles and both are supposed to be HD also.
>>
>> Wondering if any of you have any actual experience towing a
>> trailer this heavy with vehicles as mine are and what you think about
>> it. Any comments?
>>
>> Cecil
>> -- 
>> The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
>> what you said.
>>
>> Cecil E Monson
>> Lucille Hand-Monson
>> Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
>>
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>>
>> Free advice
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