I was totally baffled because it was still a "New" trailer, hence, the warranty coverage. I'm just glad that I activated the warranty, even though it was at the last minute. The company "PJ Trailer" took care of everything! Hey, thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.
😂😂Thanks for stopping by Gary, I really appreciate it. I started this journey two years ago (going on three). I retired (3rd time) from a State & two Federal Government jobs and wanted to do something different. I'm 66y/o and having fun. When doing this is no longer fun or I get tired of it, I'll just stop and enjoy "True Retirement". At present, I only take loads that I want to take and when I want, I don't do "Tarps", "Wide Loads" or "Oversized Loads". I don't have to support my family on this, just have fun, enjoy the journey and contribute to the transportation industry. As well, I try to provide insight to my subscribers based on my personal experience. I did a video on the steps that I took to get my LLC up and running in the State of Texas. The steps may be different based on the state you reside in. Check it out - th-cam.com/video/WIr4ugsEEVU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pzuRczMid9cwbd1e - Again, thanks for stopping by!
Is your set non cdl bcuz u saying u derated...ur trailer. And u are doing it wrong. U can't used a tandem axle trailer for non cdl set. U doing it wrong, u have no ifta sticker on ur truck, DOT will target u bcuz ur set up is wrong big time
@@lionround - Absolutely! Normally I don’t fill out warranty paperwork. I just assume it’s a waste of time and I shouldn’t need it anyway, after all, it’s a new trailer. However, on the final day to fill out the paperwork for the warranty I changed my mind and filled it out. So, when the axle broke I called the company (PJ) and they had my trailer towed from where it broke down to a trailer repair-shop for repairs. The cost was astronomical and PJ paid it all. However, I wasn’t given a loaner trailer for the time my trailer was being repaired, but, they did offer to permit me to rent one for that period of time. I didn’t take them up on the offer. At any rate, I was more than satisfied with their response to getting my trailer fixed. I’m so glad that I completed and sent in my warranty paperwork. Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it. If you haven’t already subscribed please consider doing so. Again, thanks!
I don't see how you were overweight. The 20k lbs you are talking about is axle weight. There is no way your rear axle had 20k lbs on it. Your cargo was 7500 lbs round it up to 8000 lbs. Assume your trailer weighs 12,000 lbs and your truck weighs 6,000 lbs. This all totals to 26,000 lbs. You have 4 axles so just a first approximation is 26,000 lbs/4 axles = 6,500 lbs/axle. The actual weight per axle will be a little higher or lower due to weight distribution of all components relative to axles. But for Arizona you're allowed up to 20k for axle. You were more than legal.
Good observation and you are correct! There was one important piece of information that was left out. My trailer is "de-rated" to GVWR-12k and the empty weight is 8.4k - my truck's GVWR-14k and the empty weight is 8.5k. DOT use the GVWR listed on the U.S. Federal Certification Label on the truck and GVWR listed on the U.S. Federal Certification Label on the trailer [combined] to determine compliance with the 26k Non-CDL weight restriction. In this case the two labels combined is 26k. However, they also refer to the vehicle registration for "Carrying Capacity". The carrying weight is the difference between the "actual" weight and the GVWR of both the truck and trailer. So, in this case it was the carrying capacity that was over.
@@ijo58transportllc51 How can it be over? If your truck's actual weight is 8.5k plus the weight of the SUV is let's say 8k then that leaves you 9.5 k for trailer weight. Does your trailer weigh more than 9.5k? the only other way it could be over is it the SUV was over your rated axle weight but your axle rating is 12k so that is good.
@@megasmoothone - The normal way of calculating weight changes once a trailer has been “De-Rated”. Once “De-Rated” the trailer’s registration documents will stipulate the “Carrying Capacity”. It’s the “Carrying Capacity” that takes precedence going forward.
With respect from what I am gathering, then the issue then wasn't Arizona's 20k axle weight limit. It was that you were over the cargo capacity for your derated trailer because the SUV being modified put its weight beyond your derated Caro capacity limit.
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Looks like the nut loosened up & the bolt fell out.
The nuts should be on the outside for quick easy inspection.
I was totally baffled because it was still a "New" trailer, hence, the warranty coverage. I'm just glad that I activated the warranty, even though it was at the last minute. The company "PJ Trailer" took care of everything! Hey, thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.
That's on PJ Trailer not you.
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😂😂Thanks for stopping by Gary, I really appreciate it. I started this journey two years ago (going on three). I retired (3rd time) from a State & two Federal Government jobs and wanted to do something different. I'm 66y/o and having fun. When doing this is no longer fun or I get tired of it, I'll just stop and enjoy "True Retirement". At present, I only take loads that I want to take and when I want, I don't do "Tarps", "Wide Loads" or "Oversized Loads". I don't have to support my family on this, just have fun, enjoy the journey and contribute to the transportation industry. As well, I try to provide insight to my subscribers based on my personal experience. I did a video on the steps that I took to get my LLC up and running in the State of Texas. The steps may be different based on the state you reside in. Check it out - th-cam.com/video/WIr4ugsEEVU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pzuRczMid9cwbd1e - Again, thanks for stopping by!
Is your set non cdl bcuz u saying u derated...ur trailer. And u are doing it wrong. U can't used a tandem axle trailer for non cdl set. U doing it wrong, u have no ifta sticker on ur truck, DOT will target u bcuz ur set up is wrong big time
What was the outcome with the broken axle? Did PJ Trailers do right by you?
@@lionround - Absolutely! Normally I don’t fill out warranty paperwork. I just assume it’s a waste of time and I shouldn’t need it anyway, after all, it’s a new trailer. However, on the final day to fill out the paperwork for the warranty I changed my mind and filled it out.
So, when the axle broke I called the company (PJ) and they had my trailer towed from where it broke down to a trailer repair-shop for repairs. The cost was astronomical and PJ paid it all. However, I wasn’t given a loaner trailer for the time my trailer was being repaired, but, they did offer to permit me to rent one for that period of time. I didn’t take them up on the offer.
At any rate, I was more than satisfied with their response to getting my trailer fixed. I’m so glad that I completed and sent in my warranty paperwork.
Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it. If you haven’t already subscribed please consider doing so. Again, thanks!
I don't see how you were overweight. The 20k lbs you are talking about is axle weight. There is no way your rear axle had 20k lbs on it. Your cargo was 7500 lbs round it up to 8000 lbs. Assume your trailer weighs 12,000 lbs and your truck weighs 6,000 lbs. This all totals to 26,000 lbs. You have 4 axles so just a first approximation is 26,000 lbs/4 axles = 6,500 lbs/axle. The actual weight per axle will be a little higher or lower due to weight distribution of all components relative to axles. But for Arizona you're allowed up to 20k for axle. You were more than legal.
Good observation and you are correct! There was one important piece of information that was left out. My trailer is "de-rated" to GVWR-12k and the empty weight is 8.4k - my truck's GVWR-14k and the empty weight is 8.5k. DOT use the GVWR listed on the U.S. Federal Certification Label on the truck and GVWR listed on the U.S. Federal Certification Label on the trailer [combined] to determine compliance with the 26k Non-CDL weight restriction. In this case the two labels combined is 26k. However, they also refer to the vehicle registration for "Carrying Capacity". The carrying weight is the difference between the "actual" weight and the GVWR of both the truck and trailer. So, in this case it was the carrying capacity that was over.
@@ijo58transportllc51
How can it be over? If your truck's actual weight is 8.5k plus the weight of the SUV is let's say 8k then that leaves you 9.5 k for trailer weight. Does your trailer weigh more than 9.5k? the only other way it could be over is it the SUV was over your rated axle weight but your axle rating is 12k so that is good.
@@megasmoothone - The normal way of calculating weight changes once a trailer has been “De-Rated”. Once “De-Rated” the trailer’s registration documents will stipulate the “Carrying Capacity”. It’s the “Carrying Capacity” that takes precedence going forward.
With respect from what I am gathering, then the issue then wasn't Arizona's 20k axle weight limit. It was that you were over the cargo capacity for your derated trailer because the SUV being modified put its weight beyond your derated Caro capacity limit.