Stretched rgn questions

So you are a H.H. and not know these answers. I'm not answering....
Well on the stretching it out and capacity. Depends on the brand, but when opened all the way, I do not know of a brand that will carry 55 ton on 50' in the well. I could be wrong, But the 55ton I'm running you can't open 50 and putt 55ton and hope it won't break. Alot depends on where the main weight sits

 

Call manufacturer and ask for customer service. It's what they do.

Heavy steers, well I won't answer that because you didn't put forth enough information to bring a correct conclusion. Only have enough information to speculate, and I'm done speculating, figured the luck might run out at the wrong time.

 

Tell me you have a 4 axle truck.

You're asking about sliding the 5th wheel. Makes me think you have a 3. On a 4 axle, you would be looking to slide the fifth wheel forward, not backwards. You won't be able to stretch that trailer out and get anywheres near capacity with a 3 axle truck.

 

arent the ratings open and stretched on a plate somewhere on the trailer so you can see what te manufacturer rated it at?

 

Most trailers don't have a data plate for each hole. But if you contact the manufacturer they can give you your weight reduction per hole or foot of stretch. I do believe its 5,000 per hole and after X feet it increases to 10,000 lbs per hole. The builder will be able to give you the info.

 

Don't ever believe the sales man, that's truckin' 101.
Your trailer will derate it's capacity with each hole stretched like Dogcatcher said. Better to make a couple phone calls than bow the trailer negative and ruin it with a heavy load.
lota ways to move weight on the tractor, if yours is 4axle. Hope it's not a 3, good luck, way to much trailer.

 

Can you shim your deck/bogie? (Modular). You can shim Fontaine's like a booster or deck plates in big trailers. Puts more arch in your deck for heavier loads.