New trailer

Tom in Mo. · Jan 11, 2023

After decades of used trailers, I finally treated myself to a new trailer. 14,000lb. 20 footer. As soon as I got it home, installed a low side step and grab pole so as not to have to crawl up to mount the tractors. Also rock shields for the front.

RogerinIowa · Jan 11, 2023

Put the rock shields on the front of the
mounting bar and protect the front of the
trailer.

J Hamilton · Jan 11, 2023

Nice looking trailer. I bought a new one 2 years ago. Mine is a Doolittle, that looks very similar to that. What brand is yours?

Tom in Mo. · Jan 12, 2023

Starlite, built near Tulsa. It's the only one I found with extra reinforcement on the ramps.

RobCons · Jan 12, 2023

Thats sweet looking. I like the step and grab bar!

showcrop · Jan 12, 2023

Just a year ago I would have poo-pooed the idea of a step and grab bar. Today I would add a horizontal handle to the bar, LOL.

warbaby · Jan 12, 2023

Nice.
NOW, you are about to find out exactly how many trailer-less friends and relatives who need to move something 20+ ft. long you have.

The only other problem Ive had with a brand-new trailer is that now you'll be constantly looking at tractors for sale in a ever expanding search area just so you
can use it to haul them back home!

Those are helpful accessories youve added, but now youre gonna need a winch and a tongue-mounted toolbox, more and bigger brake lights, stake pocket ''D'' rings,
and, and...

504 · Jan 12, 2023

Nice one Tom. I am looking 12,000# deck over, around 26-28 foot.

charlie n · Jan 12, 2023

That's a good trailer. My neighbor drove from north of Stlouis to Seneca Mo. to get one. There're comparable
to a Trailerman or Maclander.

gblj · Jan 15, 2023

I'm wondering where you got the side step? I could use one myself.

Ck530 · Jan 15, 2023

Very nice trailer, I have been thinking of one myself. I was wondering if anyone in the know, knows if electric or surge brakes are preferable? I have had a trailer with electric brakes but also notice UHaul and a lot of others use surge brakes. I am sure with the wide variety of vehicles pulling their trailers surge brakes are preferable. I am just interested in which work better. Sorry if this is not the place to ask this question. Thanks.

Tom in Mo. · Jan 15, 2023

gblj - I got the side step in a box of junk from an auction but google "cast folding step" and you'll see a zillion.
charlie n - Purchased this just east of St. James, MO. Brian's Farm Equipment. Good guy.
504 - None of my business but a 26 foot deckover will weigh 5000 pounds which only leaves you 7000 pounds capacity with two 6000 axles. I just sold my 12,000 lb. trailer to make sure I had capacity.

gblj · Feb 4, 2023

Sorry for the late reply, thanks for the information on the side step.

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