houlster
08-23-2005, 12:35 AM
I've found a few threads on this searching, but I'd like to hash out some details. I don't want to debate the single vs tandem axle issues, but rather what to use for the dually axle.
I'm really looking at the scorpion hauler type trailer. They are still making them, but I haven't gotten a cost yet. I can't find anything on their website any more, but I'm attaching a couple pics other's have posted here.
What would be a good axle donor? Something like a 14-bolt dually out of a truck/van? How much does one of these axles weigh? What's it's track width? And what would be a reasonable weight limit it could carry?
I was also thinking about a surplus generator trailer. Some of those use a single dually axle and there would be no differential to deal with.
I know brakes are gonna be an issue. A 14 bolt could be hooked to a surge brake controller, or use a high $$ elec/hydro controller. The military axles are usually air over hydro I think.
Any other suggestions? Ideas? Concerns? Donors? I'm looking to carry ~4500 lbs on a 95" - 105" wheelbase. No ramps and driving up over the trailer wheels to sit in wheel pockets.
--Dan
I'm really looking at the scorpion hauler type trailer. They are still making them, but I haven't gotten a cost yet. I can't find anything on their website any more, but I'm attaching a couple pics other's have posted here.
What would be a good axle donor? Something like a 14-bolt dually out of a truck/van? How much does one of these axles weigh? What's it's track width? And what would be a reasonable weight limit it could carry?
I was also thinking about a surplus generator trailer. Some of those use a single dually axle and there would be no differential to deal with.
I know brakes are gonna be an issue. A 14 bolt could be hooked to a surge brake controller, or use a high $$ elec/hydro controller. The military axles are usually air over hydro I think.
Any other suggestions? Ideas? Concerns? Donors? I'm looking to carry ~4500 lbs on a 95" - 105" wheelbase. No ramps and driving up over the trailer wheels to sit in wheel pockets.
--Dan