i was just doing some math 4 sets of tires at say 80lbs a tire is 1280 lbs plus your truck at 8200 lbs (with weights for pulling) = 9480 lbs plus the trailor weight your only leaving about 720 lbs for room with a 3800 lbs trailor
i would look for a used 10 ton TJ

 

80 psi COLD is the norm for 10 LR-E tires.....a tire that is under inflated will create much more heat and cause premature failure compared to a tire properly inflated to the max psi

I am just trying to help from past experiences, but you seem to already have your mind made up.

 

Not sure of the construction. The price looks good. Might be worth a look.http://www.appalachianmfg.com/index.htm

 

makes me nervous they dont mention crossmember spacing, size or frame construction?

 

I have to agree that I'd try to find a tandem dual used within your price range. We have 2, and they are very durable trailers.

 

I go right by a moritz trailer manufacturer in ohio all the time when im there for work. I think their stuff looks well made. I would go with dual jacks if you could like stated above to distribute the weight better than the single jack if you have to let your truck set on it for a while. I would feel better about the duals

 

since your not going to be using it very often, why not just buy a nice used trailer that is larger for less money than new?

brett

 

[QUOTE=levigarrett76;1884947]i have never seen a 7 ton+ goose with anything but a i-beam frame?

I did alot of research after i sold my 7 ton corn pro and ended up having a 12 ton 30+5 horton made. IT cost $8300 out the door. I got deck bridging, peirced frame construction, torque tube and 12k oil bath axles with 3500 lb tires and wheels. Trailer empty weight is 9200 lbs

With the 7 ton you are REALLY pushing the limits of the tires hauling close to gvw. I got tired of blowouts etc and once i went to dual tandems i never looked back.

Also i am glad i went the the 12k axles ovver the 10k....the brakes are a good bit larger!

Oh yea, i would HIGHLY reccomend the dual leg 2 speed jack and get some kind of toolbox as well!

Heres some pics of the horton


My wife commented on your good park job putting it in storage. I said ya you wouldn't ask her to do it. She says she would put it there and you could build the barn and poles around it.

Maybe its me but I am big believer in buying used, let someone else take the first hit on buying new. Also there could be guys out there really need to get rid of a trailer, even if you have to travel a bit to get one. New is nice till you get it home then its not new anymore.

 

Appalachian is not a bad trailer, they are more of an economy brand. The quality iwas ok on the ones I have seen, but they lack in the paint dept. They are a spin off from Kaufman, the story I was told the owner of Appalachian was a partner or relative and they had a disagreement and he left and started Appalachian.

 

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haha thanks, i am **** about keeping all my trailers washed and out of the weather, i like them to look nice

To me the longer the trailer, the easier to back, if you drop in in 4 low and use mirrors, backing into tight spots is cake

 

Around here at least a five year old gooseneck is going to be within 20% of new price so unless you find a great deal on one I think a new trailer is the better buy. I'm all for buying used stuff but with trailers it seems like after you buy a used trailer and get it into good conditions you've got just as much money in it as a new one would have cost.

 

Finally got one, really nice heavy built trailer. had it parked next to a brand new Big Tex on the lot, frames looked identical, it weighs 700lbs more than the cheaper carry-on and quality made brands also on the lot. this one used was the same price as one of those cheaper brands new, but well worth it!

2006 pro-trak 20+5 with fold flat ramps that can be used as deck space, LED lights, and comes with 235/80R16 radial truck tires rather than those cheap **** bias ply trailer tires.

It's used but looks good, needs a little paint, a battery and winch added to it and maybe some heavy D-rings to make chaining down my truck easier.