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Message:: [QUOTE="singlescrewshaker, post: 10613613, member: 209272"]2013, '14, '15 they had horrendous wiring issues when I was shopping around.  Lot of pieced together, scotch lock craftmanship..  lol. I believe they've sorted than out now, using a fabricated sealed wiring harness like the rest.. The construction looks pretty good.  They are heavy, you will give up 1,000- 1,500lbs payload, as Gatormade uses a 22lb per foot beam on their ~25k lb wagons where most use 19lb, some even 16lb beam..  IMO the 16lb is too light, the 19lb is perfect for up to 25,999lb GVWR 40' hotshot.. I can't speak to how well the powder coat holds up, but I'd see if they can prime it 1st, then power coat.  ~6 years ago many companies were cheap'n out & not priming, & prepping poorly, causing the powder coat to flake off in notebook paper sized sheets.. All in all, I think they Gatormade has a quality product that would hold up well.  Honestly, with the 40,000lb+ GVW hotshots are registering at nowadays, the extra 1,000lb tare weight may be of little concern to you.  Happy shopping..  <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies-vb/thumbsup.gif" class="mceSmilie" alt=":thumbup:" unselectable="on" /> p.s.  You didn't ask, but I'm really liking the looks of the FMax Diamond C's.  Have not seen it in person mind you..  Fabricated main beams have an arch, are lightweight, & strong.  Biggest downfall I see is I prefer Dexter axles, where I believe they are using Lippert..[/QUOTE]