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Vic

06-09-2002 08:46:44




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Does anyone have a recommendation for a trailer? I have an M that I need to pull behind a 1/2 ton Ford. What are you guys using and what is the best bang for the buck? Thanks for the help. Vic




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SteveV

06-11-2002 18:53:55




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
My 2 cents...last year I pulled my John Deere "A" (5,100 lbs.) and weights (1,500 lbs.) behind my 1998 Ford F-150 extended cab 4x4 with a double axle bumper hitch (6,000 lbs each axle). We had a few exciting moments. Now I pull with a 1 ton GMC crew cab and the excitement has been eliminated. Hope this helps.

Steve



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Slo

06-10-2002 19:09:11




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
I drag a tri-axle gooseneck around, because I got one heck of a deal on it. However, I would go with tandems - tandem duals in my case - long before another tri-axle. I strongly recommend that you don't use trailer house rims and wheels, but solid rims instead.

Friend of mine drug his M around on an old bumper pull tandem for years. No problems except for awful tire performance. (Trailer house rims and tires.)

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Brad

06-10-2002 18:54:09




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
I would suggest getting a trailer that has two axles and dual wheels. I own a Hank Williams trailer. This is the best gooseneck trailer that is built today. I pull my 1950-T and my 1850 on it with ease, of course I have a Chevrolet diesel one ton.



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David Berger

06-10-2002 18:25:48




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
first of all,you can not put a 10000 lbs trailer on a 1/2 ton ford.go with a trailer that is tandem axle(2)and weighs from 2-4000 lbs.I recommend getting reinforced or bigger shocks though because a load like that can wear out the shocks on any truck.good luck.



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David Berger

06-10-2002 18:25:23




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
first of all,you can not put a 10000 lbs trailer on a 1/2 ton ford.go with a trailer that is tandem axle(2)and weighs from 2-4000 lbs.I recommend getting reinforced or bigger shocks though because a load like that can wear out the shocks on any truck.good luck.



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poorerbut

06-10-2002 12:48:49




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
Lot of good points made in all these posts.
You didn't say how far you need to haul the 'M'.
For short, non-interstate use, we used a towbar
for years behind a half ton truck, sometimes behind the station wagon. For the economics in
it, you can get a pretty good used 10,000 lb bumper-hitch trailer with two braking axels
(deck-over) for around $1500. Depends on your
time,distance, and checkbook, really. pb

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Wayland

06-09-2002 19:38:35




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
Do yourself a favor right off the bat. Get a bigger Truck. 1/2 ton trucks are cars with beds on them. You do not have the suspension or the braking to handle this if you got in trouble let alone power and wear and tear. That tractor is heavier than you think and you may be a good driver but you cannot control the person that just pulled out in front of you that is talking on a cell phone, eating, and driving all at once....I work on the road and see this all the time.....

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BJ

06-09-2002 16:43:17




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
If you are going with a new one I would also recommend a CornPro trailer their quality seems to be better than most others they use all sealed lights as well as all terminals and connections are sealed which is important if you use your trailer in winter weather also would recommend the torsion axles (no springs or shackles to contend with) I have a 22+5 gooseneck that I pull myself and it is a very good trailer. Later

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jdeereg

06-11-2002 06:29:35




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 Re: Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to BJ, 06-09-2002 16:43:17  
I agree. I have owned a CornPro for a year now and I am VERY pleased with it's performance. I have a 2000 F250 w/ powerstroke and I often haul both a JD G and a JD A every other weekend for an average of 200 miles round trip.



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toolman

06-09-2002 13:30:41




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
I pull a goose neck utility 8 1/2 foot wide by 20 foot long rated at 10000 pounds. it wieghs 3500 pounds , pulls easy and you can haul more on it than a bumper mount because you can transfer up to 25% of the weight up to the truck. if you just have a half ton truck dont transfer as much. once you get used to a goose neck trailer you wont want a bumper hitch. Mine is a Corn Pro brand and I am very pleased with it.

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Tony 630

06-09-2002 11:22:06




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 Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Vic, 06-09-2002 08:46:44  
Trailers. They all have a GVWR rating typed or stamped into the frame.

If you're going to lighten that M up to 5000#'s you should be fine with a one or two axle braking 7000# GVWR trailer. If you are going for more weight you will need a 10000# GVWR trailer.

Don't make the mistake that is you have a 7000# tractor that you can put it on a 7000# trailer. GVWR is Gross vehicle weight rating. That weight includes the weight of the trailer and the load ON THE four tires. Usually a 7000# GVWR trailer weighs around 1500 - 2000#'s.

One last thing to make your decision. WIDTH between the wheels. You will need to check with your local laws and most important the outside measurement of your tires. You will probably need a 80-82" between the wheel well trailer, which gives you 102" or 8'6" wide. 96" wide is legal anywhere. 102" only on interstate and primary roads. Secondary roads are by law a NO for 102".

I know this isn't the classifieds but I do sell trailers. E-mail me if you want more information.

Tony

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Mike F

06-09-2002 13:24:58




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 Re: Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Tony 630, 06-09-2002 11:22:06  
I'm going to assume you have a later model truck with at least a 5.4 triton, hopefully with tow package. It should have at least 3.55 gears at a minimun. I must recommend a 10,000 trailer and the deck over style. You never know what you might want to haul and the fender style will really limit you. I don't recommend the goose neck trailer for your application, because your truck is rated at a level that will not compliment your truck. Plus they usually weigh alot more than your bumper pull trailer, also get a 16ft deck with a 2ft beavertail on it. The fold up ramps are really nice, but rather noisy going down the road, may consider slide in ramps here, and please get 3 ramps, I can't tell you how many people load and unload with only two and it looks bad, especially at a deck over height. spend 30 more dollars and have the place build you one. Another drawback on goosenecks are the liscencing fees, I almost went this way when I bought my last trailer and the combo liscence was going to be about 400.00 per year, and getting the truck and trailer inspected 2 times per year, at least it is in Pa. I hope this can help you.

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Poppin' Johnny

06-09-2002 21:12:03




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 Re: Re: Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Mike F, 06-09-2002 13:24:58  
Need at least a 5.4? My dad has pulled plenty more weight than an M with his 4.6, but it was in an Econoline E250 extended.



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Dr. Evil

06-10-2002 13:43:03




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Poppin' Johnny, 06-09-2002 21:12:03  
I bet that was fun... the trailer wagging the rear end of that big long van down the road!



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Larry

06-11-2002 08:09:40




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Trailer recommendations... in reply to Dr. Evil, 06-10-2002 13:43:03  
I pull a Corn Pro 22+5 with 3 ramps #14,000 gvw with 3 tractors behind a Duramax and have no problem at all. grossed out at #26000 2 weeks ago with weights and all but no people sure is a good hauler. Also I checked a lot of dealers and the corn pro was a bargin compared to others. Would recomend to any one. With a little rearranging was legal on all axels.



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