Dec-30-2013 03:44 AM
Dec-30-2013 04:55 PM
Dayle1 wrote:
With leaf springs on tandem axle trailers, the center connection is an equalizer arm with both springs connected to it. It will pivot so that both springs carry an equal amount of weight. If the trailer is truly going to have leaf springs, then it really needs a sub frame rather than just blocks or longer shackles, otherwise those extensions will result in higher side forces on the trailer frame and may twist it or break welds. On the other hand, it sounds like the manufacturer is probably making a switch from torsion axles to leaf springs to raise the trailer high enough for use with 1/2 T trucks.
Dec-30-2013 02:20 PM
Dec-30-2013 01:52 PM
Padlin wrote:
Dayle, supposed to be leaf spring. What's load equalization?
Dec-30-2013 10:59 AM
Dec-30-2013 09:58 AM
Padlin wrote:
Thanks all for the info, the manufacturer, Escape, is coming out with a 20' tandem axle all fiberglass trailer (think Scamp) that's supposed to fit full size trucks. Their previous single axle model was built for small 1/4 T trucks. They are using a 3-4" block when needed at the suspension. I want to make sure it's the right height before I go out and get it this summer. They have yet to complete the first unit do specs are not available but at least now I know what to check for. The bed rails on my truck are at 56" unloaded so if they come up to typical as Larry mentions, then I'll be good to go.
Dec-30-2013 09:10 AM
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Dec-30-2013 05:21 AM
Deb and Ed M wrote:
LOL!! Just did these measurements yesterday, to make sure everything will work (and that we had enough clearance for a tool box in the bed of the (long bed) truck) - and agree with the 48" from ground-to-hitch plate measurement. Our Reese 16k sliding hitch plate is only 3" below the bed sides. It looks like we'll have about 7-8" clearance at the top of the bed sides. If the truck (2011 F-350 2-wheel drive) squats a couple of inches, the trailer might actually be nose-down by an inch or so - I'm assuming that's OK?
IMO, a FW tows best, at level, to just slightly nose high. It sounds like you will be a good fit though.
Good luck,
Jerry
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