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Picked some stuff up in MO.This is the reason I really don't need ramps.  Everything will be loaded with stuff capable of lifting the weight, and moving it.Headed home, and wound up driving over 150mi of the trip in heavy rain.  I'd really recommend buying the best tires you can for trailers.  I was very happy with the heavier duty radials.  They run very nice in the rain, and have no tracking/sway issues on wet pavement.  Hydroplaning is always an issue, but cutting your speed generally is the best way to deal with it.I like the handling better when the trailer has a load on it.  The truck rides smoother.  I don't use bumper pulls ever, as a matter of fact..this is my first bumper pull trailer of any size.  I don't like the ride compared to a gooseneck, but it does smooth out when there's some weight on the hitch.  Can't really tell it's there.I figured a medium length trip (500mi), and a light load, would give it a good shakeout to see if there are any major issues.  All seems well so far.Amazing how fast you eat up the available floor space"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:And yes..........the paint is now scratched"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammAnd yes..........the paint is now scratched
Reply:What you need is a good old 16,000 pound excavator at your place to load and unload with.  I'll have one for sale later this year (located in SE Louisiana).GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Nice ! I like having equipment to load with too. I bought a one ton electric chain fall last year and wonder why I didn't by one sooner, cheap I guess. Pushing a button us easier then pulling on a chain.
Reply:That's a very nice trailer samSafety 3rdGump
Reply:Looking good Sam Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:better touch that paint up there samVantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:That's a great looking trailer.
Reply:Nice trailer Samm.  Where'd ya git it?  Whatcha plannin' on doin' with the air compressor?MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Nice trailer Samm.  Where'd ya git it?  Whatcha plannin' on doin' with the air compressor?
Reply:I wasn't even paying attention to it when I first saw the photo. I've got a older larger brother to that welder. It's got it plus points. Very low noise, super fuel economy, and lots of power. The arc is a little different. It's ok, just not as smooth as I like from my higher end welders.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Glad to know the trailer is working out great.   Watched your build so much I thought I could smell the smoke from the welding process.   Richey
Reply:The trailer turned out awesome, watched the build process and gotta say you built a nice trailer sir.Quality work is never Cheap, and Cheap work is never Quality!!If it's broke, and you're not, we can fix it!!  Lincoln Idealarc sp200Century 230amp ac/dcSmith O/A TorchesHuth Hyd. Pipe Benderother misc "cool" tools