Trailer Issues

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by calstefanko, Jul 20, 2020.

  1. calstefanko

    calstefanko Bobtail Member

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    I’ll have to try it. 7,000..... Small Squares but haul rounds as well. Delivered around 15,000 small squares last year with no problems around max weight and this year I’m hauling 100 less and having them over heat every time. Square bales are running around 40-50 lbs on average so if we take 200 bales at 50 lbs that’s 4,000 lbs I think trailer weighs around 4,500-5,000 lbs that’s 9,000lbs I want to say my trailer capacity is 18k I may be wrong though
     
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  3. mslashbar

    mslashbar Medium Load Member

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    You need to recheck your math. 200 bales @ 50 is 10000, not 4000
     
  4. calstefanko

    calstefanko Bobtail Member

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    My mistake, don’t know how I got that wrong but regardless at 14,500lbs including trailer weight I don’t think I’d be having any problems when trailer is rated for 18,000lbs
     
  5. calstefanko

    calstefanko Bobtail Member

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    Also axles are 6,000lbs...
     
  6. thejudges69

    thejudges69 Light Load Member

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    Still sounds like installation error. If it's only 2 wheels. Did you jack it up and spin the wheels?
     
  7. calstefanko

    calstefanko Bobtail Member

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    It’s a tri-axle and I have not yet I’m currently out of state for the week for work but will be back in town Friday or Saturday and will try then... I will update you then, thanks for all the help
     
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