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Re: Trailer Wheel load rating
Walaby wrote: So your original question really wasn't your question, since you appear to have already known why there was two numbers. The real question is how your wheels could be mounted in a dual config? No. My question is why two max load ratings? I suspected it might have to do with dual vs single mount but wasn't sure so I asked. I guess we have more or less confirmed at this point the two ratings have to do with dual vs single mount. I simply made a statement that find it a little odd that is the answer since I don't know any way to dual mount this wheel type without some type of adapter that I have never heard of. I don't need to know the answer on how to dual mount, just made a comment.353Views0likes0CommentsTrailer Wheel load rating
The back of my trailer wheels have two "max load" ratings listed. I believe one was 2150 lbs and the other was 2840 lbs. There was no other explanation on the wheel to indicate why there were two load ratings listed. Any clue what the two ratings mean? Ironically, the stock tires are Load range D which have a max rating of 2540 lbs. So, if the 2150 is the true load rating then I should only have Load Range C tires but if 2840 is correct then I could go up to Load Range E.2.2KViews0likes8CommentsTires - Load Range D vs E
My trailer uses 225/75R15 load range D tires. Checked my local tire stores and all of them only had load range E tires in stock. One of the guys tried to push me into getting load range E because "they are a much higher load rating and can handle a lot more weight" and he questioned why I didn't just want the load range E tires. I told him I did not want load range E for several reasons: Load range E tires have to be inflated to 80 PSI and might cause a rougher ride my wheels are not rated for load range E I would also need to replace my spare to ensure I don't mix load ranges He was polite after that and ordered some load range D tires which will be in this week. Truth being told, my wheels might be rated to handle load range E. I just didn't want the load range E tires because I thought it would be overkill for my trailer and may cause a rougher ride. My max trailer weight is 7500 lbs so I could actually use load range C and be just fine. I am just curious how many of you would have just gone ahead and took the load range E tires they had in stock. Do you think it would make a difference in the ride?16KViews0likes34CommentsTravel Trailer Insurance
Who do you use for insurance of your Travel Trailer? Do you use the same company for Auto/Home? Have you shopped prices? If so, what did you find? For the first time in 20 years I am shopping all my insurance around and the RV rates seem odd. I currently pay $736/year through Allstate. I was quoted $596 from State Farm. I used the Progressive website and got a quote of $316. Tried using Gieco but it said I must have auto policy with them to get RV quote. This is for my 2014 Outback Terrain 250TRS.5.6KViews0likes21CommentsRe: Is it bad to get to big of Equalizer hitch
Huntindog wrote: I have owned both. (for a short while both at the same time) The 12K bars will NOT fit into the 14K head, and the 14K bars will NOT fit into the 12K head. The 1/2 round slots at the end of the 14K bars are offset. On the 12K bars they are centered. On the 12K bars you can flip them over and insert them into the same "reciever" since it's slot is centered. If you flip over a 14K bar, it will not fit in the same 'reciever". You would need to swap sides with it. I think that customer service strikes again. You are half right and half wrong. If you read the current installation instructions, it says: Insert spring arms into the sockets in the hitch head. Arms for the 12K and 14K models are side specific. They are notched slightly off-center, and should be inserted into the socket with the notch on the inside, and with the label facing outward The 14k and 12k are both notched (offset) but the smaller models are centered. So, it is very possible Deep Trax and the customer service rep are correct. Maybe something has changed since you owned them?1.7KViews0likes0Comments
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