Great video. I've been recommended several of these trailer videos lately for some reason and the video was entertaining and informative. One thing other videos go over is where to look for the VIN# to help ensure the trailer isn't stolen. A random grind mark near where a VIN is normally found would be a dead giveaway!
@@erichkestler1934 most common issue with a torsion axle is the torsion arm (that swings up and down, with the spindle on it) is not bent. The more dramatic the up or down angle is, the easier they are to bend.
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Nothing wrong with the hooks on the chains, Just needs new latches, Those things will need replaced 100 times over before the hook itself is a problem. Should be noted with the derating... Yes it may be a trailer physically built to support 12, 14, 16k etc but tagged at 9900... So yes physically you can haul 14k, but legally you will never ever be allowed to go above the 9900 because of it being derated, so no just because the axles support it the tag being derated means you cannot legally to over the 9900.
Picking up a trailer today, thanks for the things to check out
Thank you for the informative video! Will definitely take to heart.
Great video. I've been recommended several of these trailer videos lately for some reason and the video was entertaining and informative.
One thing other videos go over is where to look for the VIN# to help ensure the trailer isn't stolen. A random grind mark near where a VIN is normally found would be a dead giveaway!
That is a good point, thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for the tips
The extra stake pocket is a stake pocket tire mount... i bet.
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Thanks
Great video. Thank you! What do you look for when the trailer has a torsion axle?
@@erichkestler1934 most common issue with a torsion axle is the torsion arm (that swings up and down, with the spindle on it) is not bent. The more dramatic the up or down angle is, the easier they are to bend.
4:54 _Is it legal to get a custom made trailer de-rated?_
Yep! Most manufacturers will do it for you! Its big in the hot-shot trucking world to keep combinations under a 26,000 GVWR.
What’s a scotch lock?
@@762cat wont let me post a pic so here is a link to them. www.grainger.com/product/4YT77?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw74e1BhBnEiwAbqOAjILPDd3w89cu9G2B57J0doQL_u4A6DOeUBKQ2wVcrpas6hPnLmPmPBoCeskQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@jbarstrailerfab thank you
Nothing wrong with the hooks on the chains, Just needs new latches, Those things will need replaced 100 times over before the hook itself is a problem.
Should be noted with the derating... Yes it may be a trailer physically built to support 12, 14, 16k etc but tagged at 9900... So yes physically you can haul 14k, but legally you will never ever be allowed to go above the 9900 because of it being derated, so no just because the axles support it the tag being derated means you cannot legally to over the 9900.