Trailer weight capacity/axle weight capacity
Placard says trailer weight capacity is 3675 Lbs .. Single Axle rating max says 3500 lbs. How can a manufacturer say that the trailer maximum weight capacity is more than the one axle equipped ratin...
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My Bigfoot came with 2x 3500lb axles 5lug LRC tires.
Last time at the scales it was at ~7000 lbs, black/grey empty and 1/4 tank fresh water. GVWR is 7000lbs.
Original owner being a trucker decided to upgrade the axles years ago to 2x 4400lbs came with bigger brakes and 6 lug LRE tires.
Only thing he forgot was the springs which one leaf broke on each end a few years ago coming back from Mexico. Replaced all 4 springs with 4400 lbs rating.
Now I dont worry anymore if all my tanks are full....54/44/40 gallons or 1100 lbs!!!!
Even expensive trailers can be skimped in areas.
Last time at the scales it was at ~7000 lbs, black/grey empty and 1/4 tank fresh water. GVWR is 7000lbs.
Original owner being a trucker decided to upgrade the axles years ago to 2x 4400lbs came with bigger brakes and 6 lug LRE tires.
Only thing he forgot was the springs which one leaf broke on each end a few years ago coming back from Mexico. Replaced all 4 springs with 4400 lbs rating.
Now I dont worry anymore if all my tanks are full....54/44/40 gallons or 1100 lbs!!!!
Even expensive trailers can be skimped in areas.
