Deck or frame bent

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  1. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    I had a brand new 53 flat that done the same thing but, it worked itself out eventually......
     
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  3. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Nothing to see, roll with it. You remind me of me…… now that I’m a lot older, i don’t let the little stuff bother me. I just roll with it.
     
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  4. Dadetrucking305

    Dadetrucking305 Heavy Load Member

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    Here’s the pics of it on the scale.
     

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  5. Dadetrucking305

    Dadetrucking305 Heavy Load Member

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    Looks like it bowing in the center but only at the rear.And it seems to be dropping off at the passenger side rear.
     

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  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Looks like its lost a bit of the arch on the left side.
     
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  7. MacLean

    MacLean Road Train Member

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    Looks like you lost some arch on the left. Just load heavier on the right for a bit.
     
  8. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    The only equipment I won't haul on my stepdeck is asphalt paving machines.
    If the equipment wheels or track fit on the deck. I feel it's good.

    Your trailer looks ok. I wouldn't be concerned about the deck as long as the beams are ok.
     
  9. staceydude

    staceydude Road Train Member

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    Was this a new trailer? Warranty? I don’t think I would call insurance over it personally. But I like the thought of taking it for an alignment check.
     
  10. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    I see what you are talking about. It's been a long time since I hauled flat bed, and I can't remember what I did yesterday. With that said, I don't think you overloaded the trailer. Have you looked under the trailer for any damage? If your concerned about reloading the trailer, have a trailer shop check it out. But I personally would run it.
     
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  11. beastr123

    beastr123 Road Train Member

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    Chances are the slight stretch of your left hand outside rail will relax over time if you do not strain it the same way and in the same place.
    Just to let you know this is most likely caused by putting the heavy end over the weakest point of your outside rail, the area between the spread where there are no angle braces to the main frame and it looks like you managed to put the wheel holding that counterweight between crossmembers and probably a bit off centered to the drivers side. Two inches sideways on your deck can move 1000 pounds from one rail to the other if there is about 25k on that axle.
    Backing the load on so that the heavy end is at the front where you have angle bracing will help to stop this from happening in the future and putting a plank lengthwise under any wheels over the weak area to spread the load out will help. A 4ft hardwood 2X6 is all that is needed. store it on top of the toolbox on each side.
    Do not put a insurance claim in for this as it most likely will not be paid out and will put you on their radar.
     
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