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I think I'm hauling my BX23 with as light a set-up as possible. Check out my Pix. The trailer is only 5 x 14 with a single 3500# axle and a surge brake on the tongue. I haul this around with my minivan without any problems although it does tend to slow a bit on steep or long hills. The aluminum trailer is light enough to roll around by hand when not in use and I have sides for it when I need a utility trailer.
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lbrown, my trailer is a Worthington, I ordered it from REP Enterprises in New Hampshire and was able to specify exactly how I wanted it set up. Its actually 5'6" by 14. With a tongue jack, alluminum rail sides, and the brakes it cost a bit over 2k. My minivan is a 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager with a 3.3 6 cylinder. Its only supposed to tow 2k so I'm about 1k over with the tractor. Still, it seems to do fine even if I have to stop abruptly. My bext minivan will be a Town and Country rated to tow 3500.
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The wheels on my Worthington are f78/14. The trailer is quite low which no doubt helps with stability. It also tilts so I can flip it up and drive right on without ramps. To AV8R, I bought insurance to cover the tractor in transit or in case it falls off the trailer and lands on your car. Actually, I wouldn't tow it if it wasn't stable or if it was hard to stop. More likely my transmission will take some extra strain - but I'm due for a new vehicle anyway.
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Murf, Your point is well taken. My trailer tires do indeed say ST and the load rating is 1760 - I assume that is per tire. The trailer weighs in at only about 500 lbs because it is aluminum. So as I understand it, my trailer should be alright but I should have a heavier vehicle to tow it. Maybe I can convince my wife to let me add a small dump truck to my menagerie.
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I've never owned a pickup, (dang, do I get booted off this forum now?) so help me out. If I were to get a 3/4 ton with a dump bed would I be able to fill it with dirt? Or would that be too much weight?
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AV8R: you may have a valid point about the trailer business, but you also chose to post a Bush/Cheney sign among your pix. I'm afraid that demonstrating such terribly poor judgement undermines any credibility you might have had.
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Well you're all right, I was way out of line, but did you see the picture of my Senator AV8R has up? Frankly I found it hilarious. My comment was meant as a good natured retort. I'm very sorry if I genuinely offended anyone. I'll stick to relevent topics from now on - but don't expect me to be too serious.
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