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Old 21-06-05, 04:06
Bob Carriere Bob Carriere is offline
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Default Should be safe...

Hi Jonnie

I have used a 7000 pounds tandem axle trailer and they are quite safe for a CMP....using a 2 5/16 ball.... trailer should have electric or surge brakes and you should have a full size pickup.

If possible load some of the spare parts in the pickup bed for more even ride. Make sure the load is tied down very tight.... ie the axles but also try to tie down the chassis so that the sprung weight will not sway your trailer. I use chains and bear traps to tighten.... a personal preference over nylon starps that stretch.

After driving for about 30 minutes stop in a safe area and retighten all fasteners. If the tires are holding air pressure deplate halfway once loaded.... tighten the axle chains... then stop at a service centre and reinflate the tires... that usually works good.

Are you driving all by yourself..... hope you like coffee..... even at legal speeds it is a long haul....safe trip.

Bob C
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