Where is everyone #5

had to toss in a few Camaro and 327 pics

 

I don't really feel like starting a new thread, 2012 Fontaine stepdeck. Asking $28K, 22.5" rubber. No tool boxes, dunnage rack or load leveller, salesman said he might find a load leveller to throw in. They safety the trailer in house, which I can't say I trust. Fixed tandem axle, I think I'd prefer that over a fixed spread axle. I don't want a sliding axle set up.
Seems like a pretty bare bones trailer for the money. There's not a lot of tandem steps out there for sale, closed or open. I asked about the lower deck height when aired up. I asked about cracks and abuse, salesman of course said they go over it when they sticker it. What else should I ask before I go look at it?

 

I don't know what you are hauling or where your taking it, but that in my opinion would dictate weather or not to get a closed tandem. Also, id want to know what king pin setting it is (12, 18 or 24....) because with a closed tandem step, you are gonna want to know how to load a trailer like that to keep legal on your trailer axles.

My opinion, 10-2 spread is the only way to go on a step. I'd personally didn't mind a sliding spread. Not because of California, but if you are in a situation where your running light back there, it's nice to if you wanna close it up. Can be little easier to get around with and saves a little on the tires.

How long is It this trailer? Is it a combo, steel or aluminum? 48, 50, 51 or 53? Wood deck or aluminum?

 

I see a beacon wash in her future... downright shameful really.

 

Puttin precons in the wagon just outside of Price. Gotta long way ta go, and a short time ta get there

 

53' combo, aluminum deck. Good call on the kingpin setting.

I hate sliders because of how many stake pockets and winch track you lose. Never fails you need a strap or chain right over a wheel well. I should ask if the upper deck has sliding winch track full length.

 

Having owned a closed tandem step, I wouldn't buy another. @snowman_w900 is correct about weight distribution.

 

We gonna do what they say can't be done.....


Thanks @wore out , now I got eastbound and down coming out the jukebox

 

I’m just laid up here in a truckin state of mind
Shifting these gears like it’s going out of style
Trying to get to Memphis by nine

And if the sun don’t come up tomorrow
Tell them steering wheel holders I’ve had a good time
I’m just laid up here in a truckin state of mind

 

I wouldn't buy a closed tandem step, you'll constantly be heavy on your wagon or having to split loads onto your top deck.

Run away.