Flat and step trailers

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by The Great 1, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. The Great 1

    The Great 1 Light Load Member

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    Looking for some info/advise. I'm looking at buying a new all aluminum trailer and they are all 36-40k range. I'm looking at flats mainly its what I have now and considering a step. I have a combo Fontaine right now and looking hard at their new all aluminum. I see everyone pulling Reitnouers though. I need something light. How about some help from yall that own these.
     
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  3. JDP

    JDP Medium Load Member

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    We have (9) Benson 524s. Very nice trailer so far, all we've done is put new tires on them besides for preventative maintenance. Had them since 2009 w/ no issues. Weighs less than #9,000.

    Talk to SHC to see how he like his new Fontaine Revolution flat.
     
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  4. Cummins_444

    Cummins_444 Medium Load Member

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    Oh boy! Now you went and did it.
     
  5. Cummins_444

    Cummins_444 Medium Load Member

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    I have had good luck with the Reitnouers I have had. Got two new ones on order. A BiggerBubba and a BigBubba.
     
  6. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    Can't afford the price tag on a new trailer so I'm buying a used Reitnouers step. Did a lot of research and they seem to have the highest long-term satisfaction. And hold value because of it.
     
  7. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    I love this Revolution 52 I have. It's under 8,500# which helps keep the weight down if you have a heavy truck like I do. The one piece side rail makes a HUGE difference when securing things also as it will not bend or dent. This one has the self inflation system for the tires as well. The in-floor securement is nice I've heard but I have yet to buy the equipment for it. It has a nice strap setup where it locks into the underside of the rail so u don't have to worry about them coming loose as you tighten them. The only thing I wish it had was a lift axle to help when deadheading but other than that I really like it.
     
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  8. Winchester Magnum

    Winchester Magnum Road Train Member

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    I like the slide out tray at the rear. Ingeneoustelligenttt!
     
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  9. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    Should have ordered a Mac!
     
  10. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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