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JIMNLIN
Jul 16, 2018Explorer III
Bryan wrote:
I had one trailer damage the front siding where the A-frame flexed. I had another trailer where the A-frame failed completely. A stiffer truck is absolutely harder on the part of the trailer chassis susceptible to the highest forces. I remember my Jayco voided the warranty if it was towed with a truck heavier than a 1-ton.
Same here...
When I had my small multi state construction business we ran 16' and 18' cargo trailers with tandem 3500 lb axles as tool trailers. We had to stop towing them with our one ton DRW trucks as they were to hard on the trailers interiors (bins and special made containers on the walls) and chassis issues(cracked and broken A frames/couplers).
I compensated employees with 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks to pull them between job sites. Issues stopped completely.
its been my experience we can have too much tow vehicle
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