How heavy is TOO heavy? GVWR on a 2500
Alright guys I'd like your input on something I can't stop arguing both ways. Current rig is a lower mileage 2005 2500HD Duramax cew cab, motor has been gone through and added ARP studs, all new belts...
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Lantley wrote:JIMNLIN wrote:Question though, you mention the brakes not stopping the trailer, that hasn't been the case in my experience, maybe just good brakes??
Nor has it been my experience either.
With five trailers on the road with 3500 tandems......6000 lb triaxles....7000 lb triaxle Rockwell American and Dexter axles with electric drum brakes on enclosed and GN flatdeck trailers they all would smoke the tires at full loads if I had the gain turned up enough.
I would advise anyone that their trailers brakes won't stop the trailer to get them fixed.
Even my 11200 lb 5er with 5200 lb tandems will smoke all four tires.
All the above was after I reworked the brake wiring which I did on every new or used trailer I put in service.
Put disc brakes on those same trailers and tell me what you think.
Smoking tires does not equate to stopping, that what ABS is all about
I don't have to. The brakes I have have enough power to take them beyond the traction limits of the tires.
I never said I set my brakes to smoke the tires and left them there. I said they can. I set them just to the point before locking up. This is where everyone should set them.
Again, if your trailer or anybody else's won't stop your vehicle with the hand brake I would advise you to get them fixed. Mine stops just fine both just fine with drum brakes.
