Buying An Enclosed Trailer What You Need To Know First
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- Buying An Enclosed Trailer What You Need To Know First
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This is by far the most indredible trailer comparison video I've ever seen, now i will be happy paying 500 more!
Glad you enjoyed it!
No kidding, I feel like a trailer pro compared to 28 minute younger version of myself now
You should go for polycore siding
I'm getting ready to be a 1st time buyer, so this video was absolutely perfect! Thanks for your time and effort!
Very welcome and glad you enjoyed it.
Me too !!
Me 3..lol
I went to the trailer shop today looking. I'm glad I found this video before my purchase.
30 ga is a lot thinner that 24 ga. But a single sheet or a side with rolled seams is better that several small panels screwed or riveted together. On anything, enclosed trailer, RV, etc. less seams means less leaks down the road. A better gauge of quality is looking at the frame, how it's welded, how many cross beams, how the tongue is attached. Also check the wiring, I've seen some nightmare wiring jobs on brand new trailers.
I ment thickness not gauge. the seamless trailer is .030 thick and the riveted one is .024 thick.
One of the most informative TH-cam videos I've ever watched. Great job!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
So true, this guy was great.
SURE WISH I HAD SEEN THIS 2 WEEKS AGO BEFORE I BOUGHT MY TRAILER, - GOOD INFO, THANK YOU!
Knowledge bomb! You have to shop this way for everything these days. Thanks for taking the time to make this video
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As a first time buyer. This is soooo very helpful.
Thank you sir
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this video has saved me countless hours in research . I am grateful
from Canterbury
This is a systematic symphony of detail, depth, and comparison that flows with useful knowledge. I’m very grateful for your efforts. Now a person like me with limited experience can actually look for and see what the structural characteristics and differences are and be a better buyer. Outstanding!!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
Yo dude...you Shakespeared him.
@@expressivepets1 Love your assessment!!
Totally agree. So informative I’m watching it again as I’m in the market for one in the future. His knowledge and detail of important things to look for is what I appreciated most.
Top notch video!
Your comment is awesome
Thanks! I feel like I've been "wised up" by a knowledgeable uncle.
Hahaha. Glad you enjoyed it
I’ve been pulling a trailer of some sort (14’ to 53’!) all across this country for work for almost 20 years. All of what you talk about matter for build quality and durability. However, if you’re going to use it for more than just around town (like long distance trips), the absolute MOST important thing to me by far is oil-bath bearings and heavy duty axles.
In my opinion almost every single trailer axle has inadequate grease bearings. They’re too small and take a POUNDING on the crappy roads. Physically larger bearings in an oil bath are almost mandatory if you plan on putting lots and lots of miles on it yearly.
Good to know. Have never seen those as an option on any of the trailer sizes I buy. But will have to check those out. Every brand around here in most sizes use ez lube hubs with normal greese bearings.
@@tradbowpodcast if you mean “buddy bearings”, be careful with those. They’re convenient to squirt grease into the hub/bearings but it gives a false sense of confidence. I’ve seen perfectly greased bearings disintegrate and come apart. Then the inner bearing race welds itself to the axle stub. That’s fun outside Winnemucca, NV at night...
The biggest culprit for bearings is getting dirt or grit into them just driving down the road. No amount of hub seal or grease cap keeps it out. The grit wears away the surface treatment of the bearing rollers, pitting them. Once that starts, it’s just a matter of time, regardless how much grease you squirt into in through a zerk fitting. There is NO substitute for taking the hub off, cleaning and inspecting the bearings and races and re-greasing them.
Now, if you’re taking a few trips a year it’s no big deal. Do it yearly and you’re good. If you’re towing something for a thousand miles each way every couple of weeks you need to step up the maintenance. I really wish buddy bearings didn’t exist lol.
@@bowhuntingsoul2149 Yep dexter ez lube bearings. I love how simple they are with the zerk fitting. I put about 10k miles a year on my trailers and have never had an issue. when I put new tires on at about 40 or 50k miles I hand pack and inspect the bearings. but use the zerk fittings the rest of the time. so far never ever had a problem.
@@bowhuntingsoul2149 good luck finding oil bath axles in anything below about 10klb or so.
Oil bath on anything other than a dual tandem is just asking for problems. Single tire tandem flexes to much for oil bath seals an they fail time an time again.
Having the factory get the Red/Amber lights wrong ended up being extremely helpful. Now I (and others) know to look for things like that when choosing a trailer. Thanks for the video.
Yep simple mistake but always good to check things over really well. Was a quick easy fix for them
Years ago I bought my first enclosed trailer and it was before TH-cam and Internet access as we know it now I went nuts making sure I got all the options and upgrades some of those were Suspension and Radial tires For a better ride I figured out very quickly that I don’t ride inside that trailer so most of those things were a waste of money now I only worry about making sure I get the right size and axle ratings I need many of the other things I can fabricate and install my own self what I do like to do on my new Cargo trailers right away is install a vinyl floor covering and paint and caulk all the walls inside because that helps to keep the trailer cleaner I am also a big fan of Etrack because of all the available tie downs and products that make it all very flexible for securing all kinds of loads the featured trailer you showed does have some nice standard features like the framing for the vents or air conditioning mostbmanufacturers charge for those the light and switches are also nice items to have too but with the Internet now those items are pretty easy and reasonable to buy too Honestly I like to put a 12 volt battery with solar charger some power outlets and overhead lighting I’m also a retired Woodworker so I build my own shelving and storage cabinets to keep things organized I also put my own Puck lock assemblies on all doors as I knew a few guys that had their trailers broken into and everything inside stolen Sure Puck locks have their own weaknesses but they are more of a deterrent for a potential thief to pass over my trailer and go on to another one ? My Dad always told me Locks keep the honest people out the Theives know how to Bypass all of the other detergents heck with the Internet TH-cam has plenty of videos on how to open various locks without the keys
This video was very helpful, things that I wouldn't have even known to look out for. I can't believe the differences in quality between trailers for such a small amount of money. THANK YOU from a first time trailer buyer, I learned a lot!!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Great vid, buddy. You were never boring and had a ton of information. You know your stuff. Fun to watch, thanx.
Thanks!
Am watching this from Zambia, Africa. Will be emigrating to New Zealand in about 3 months and plan on converting a toyhauler into a small tiny house for fulltime living. Thank you for this very informative video. Been watching a LOT of videos and this one has by far the most usefull info. Cheers mate!
Glad you enjoyed it. Lots of great videos on the cargo to camper conversions out there.
Thank you so much for all this great learning. You certainly elevated my knowledge base; AND I don’t even own a trailer. I’m not even shopping for a trailer. I have no foreseeable need for a trailer in the future. Yes, I learned a whole a pile. I’m the kind of worker who appreciates a little more spent in the beginning for quality features moving forward. Much gratitude for the insight and wisdom. Peace Be To Journey!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
A typical "RV door" will have piano hinges and pull latches and deadbolt flush mounted locks. I also looked for the axle manufacturer that -- I -- wanted. I found a trailer that looked really nice and almost ordered it until I found out it had LIPPERT axles instead of DEXTER. That alone was the deal breaker. Frame tube size is also important where most trailers will skimp on tubing dimensions used for the frame. I went with the 6" high frame tube for my 7X14 enclosed trailer. It's a "bit" heavier, but WAAAAAAAAy more rigid. And as you said, also look for 16" on-center ribs floor AND walls. You'll be glad you did.
Great info. Thank you
So what brands are you liking? I'm looking to get one top of the line that will last. Hunting trips with and without family and dogs.
@@chadbourgeois2201 I'd love to know this as well!
My goodness!!! Absolutely excellent video. Good job, brother. Very informative, to the point and simple. I'm in the market right now for a 7x14 and you gave me a lot more important details to look for as this is my first trailer purchase. Thanks for stopping to do this. Many blessings to you and your family. Coming at you from N.C.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video and wish you the best in your trailer search!
I just bought a 6x10. Looks like I got a lower end cargo trailer. I love that people like you have a heart of service. Thank you sir...
Beauty of trailers is even a lower end trailer is still built to provide many years of great service! It will work great for you for a very long time! Congrats on your new trailer. And when I made the video the difference in price between low and high levels was a small margin cost wise. Today that margin is 3 times what it was. If I were buying a new trailer today I'd be buying a lower level trailer as well due to costs.
Same here. I wish I would had saw this before I bought mine. Paid 55 out the door From trailer plus. didn’t realize their was that big or differences in all these things. I plan on converting it to a mobile car was to make some side cash. I’m about to epoxy the floor so it preserves the plywood floor just in case of any water leaks. But I noticed like he said I got the aluminum corner they put in to cover the gaps. The frame is just painted. Which already is getting scratched from opening and closing the door. I do notice that the walls look thin and the rock guard is probably the same as he mentioned. Well hope It last for the price I paid.
Great information. I've looked at a few trailers, but never talked to anyone about those important differences. Thanks!
Very welcome
Wow! I’m so glad I watched this before buying my trailer! THANK YOU!
Glad you enjoyed it
Felt very long-winded at first but very thorough and glad I watched it all the way through.
Thank you. I am long winded and very repetitive. Just who I am and when I try to not be that way nothing comes out natural. Just who I am and how I talk. Glad you liked the video.
Very informative Jason , Thanks for the links as well . The information you have given will help with my 7x14 enclosed . 👍
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
Wow! Thank you! I am just researching the purchase of a trailer to live in. This has helped me soooo much!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!! ❤
glad you enjoyed it.
Def one of the best information video and instructors I've come across in my lifetime. Energy. Point. Succinct. Next! A rare breed, sir.
Thank you very much.
First trailer facts video I've seen that didn't feel like a waste of time. Thanks dude great vid.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome review. Simple honest straight forward. Thank you!
Thank you
Wow I'm buying one this week and you really opened my eyes. Thank you.
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Excellent video. I have had trailers for over 30 years and you pointed out things that have never crossed my mind before. Well done.
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I gotta say, I thought I knew some stuff......... Now?? I really know some stuff. Thank you for your well articulated video.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Excellent educational video! I’m in the planning stages of an all aluminum trailer build. Although I’m confident in the quality work of the builder I will go over your list of things to consider. Thanks so much!👍🏻
Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it and congrats on your new trailer build
I’m in the process of shopping for one so this was EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you.
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Most helpful video by far ! This is the absolute most helpful video on TH-cam about enclosed trailers !
Thank you !
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks I'm planning on converting one to live in for a few years and travel around and you gave me a lot to think about that I may not have.
Awesome! Glad I could help
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Thanks Jason, for your time and another informative video. Learned alot of nice features.
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Thank you very much for educating me/us on the key upgrades of the two trailers. I’m researching them for my lawn care business! Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it. For commercial use and hard use its Wirth looking for a trailer with the extra cross members and built stronger
I rolled my eyes when I saw 28 minutes. Glad I watched, this was info I didn't know I wanted!
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm definitely a talker🤣🤣
Another very excellent and informative video! I learned a lot (as usual) from it. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video thank you. The things you pointed out I would have had no idea to look for. I've been thinking about getting a cargo trailer to tow behind my slide-in truck camper now I know what to look for. Many thanks.
Welcome and glad you enjoyed it.
One of the best video's on TH-cam regarding Trailers. Well done.
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Love this video!! I'm looking to upgrade from a 8x5 open to a 6-7 to 12-14 enclosed for my lawn business and now I'm sold on the upgrades.
It will be well worth the upgrades for the use and abuse your trailer will get!
Great presentation... I appreciate your thoroughness & knowledge.. Thank you & God bless.
Thank you
Amazing job explaining travel trailers thanks for the post a lot of things I didn’t know. Would like to see a maintenance video on these trailers
Glad you liked it. I jave done a couple videos on protecting trailers in the off-season. Only other maintenance is to Grease hubs and rotate tires. If it has brakes you will have to replace those at some point as well.
Excellent information here Jason.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
This was an incredibly helpful video. I never knew there was so much to consider. Thanks much.
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Thanks so much for this! I'm looking to buy a trailer to go on the road with my clothes and do a mobile pop-up shop with! This was so helpful :)
Very welcome
Excellent video. I'm looking to get a 7x14 soon and never considered half of this stuff. Great comparison. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you. I learned a lot and I appreciate all your information. I’ll push it forward. Much respect
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Buying one this spring to modify to go camping and haul my ATV. Thank you so very much for the educational video. It will help me immensely.
Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it. I see more and more people moding enclosed trailers to campers. Should be great and made just like you want it.
Fantastic video! Wow. All the details. Thank you.
Glad yoy enjoyed it.
Excellent information! Thank you. Learned a lot watching this video!
Glad yoy liked it. Thanks!
Thank you! We are at the beginning of this project and this video was incredibly helpful
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Your attention to detail is remarkable. Great video. Thanks!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
You are awesome, i can’t thank you enough for this. I’m completely new to towing, (I’m moving across country relocating) and i learned so much from you!
Thanks doll ❤️
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Wow, great video. 1st one on trailers I've ever watched. Very thorough, can't think of any reason to watch anyone else's. Now that I went from a RAV4 to a 4Runner, I may get one.
Glad you enjoyed it. Bet you are loving the 4runner! That might be my next hunting suv!
Looking to buy a trailer today. This video is gonna save me SO MUCH time, effort and money! Thank you. ❤️
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Wow, so much to consider. Thanks for unpacking this for us. Great job. Thanks from New Zealand
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Great information. I didn't know there were so many differences in trailers.
Yep there sure is a big difference. All of them are good trailers but some of this stuff is a big deal depending on what you need the trailer for or how long you plan to keep it
Your great review has convinced me. Lots of great information and thanks for sharing
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Extremely helpful and perfect timing that I found this. Looking to buying a trailer so this info is invaluable as I am a newbie. Thank you so much! Peace!
Glad you enjoyed it. Trailer prices are stupid high right now. If you can hold off for a few months I bet it gets better. My trail in the video I bought new for 3200 I think. Now it's 5400 at this same dealer.
I knew nothing about cargo trailers until I found your video and feel like I know everything about them now lol. Good video and very educational.
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Extremely helpful as I am in the market for a 7/14 now. Great info. Thanks to you! Subbed.
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Great video man! I’m currently looking for a 6x12 (in Michigan as well), and hadn’t considered any of the things you mentioned. Glad I found this! Thanks for sharing!
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Awesome comparison. Thank you! Just starting my search.
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Thank you. You just made my decision on a new trailer so much easier. I'm now a new subscriber
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When I’ve bought mine I’ve gone direct through a manufacturing shop; I like being able to choose frame member sizes and spacing. I’ve bought quite a few trailers all with 3M adhered sides 16” on center square tube, 1/8”x 1 1/2’ sides and 1/8” x 2” floor joists on 12” center with 1/4” 2”x4” main tubes. All trailers were 7.5’x16’ V-nose with 6’9” interior height with 3/4” CDX tongue and groove (C down) and 1/2” AC over that with VCT vinyl tile over it. Ramp doors and LED lights. I don’t recall the company we use but it’s in Georgia. All trailers were 7,000 lb w/ 2 3,500 lb axles, both with breaks. The trailers were all $3,200 to $3,800 pre-Covid. Interiors were 1/2” AC on walls and I think 1/4” luaun on the ceilings. We simply add 120v and storage and use them for out construction company. I recall looking at a similar trailer at a local dealer for around $7k and thinking what a rip off.
Yep that place is called USA trailer manufacturer in Dalton GA I believe. I was going to order my trailer custom from them as well until I found this rhino deal. Next time I need a trailer I will for sure check them out again. That trailer place in Georgia was great to talk to and did make amazing trailers
Ya they are like 7k now
I learned something! Great Job!
Glad I could help.
I knew nothing about trailers, thank you very much for this great video !! Cheers to you for educating me, I definitely will pay attention when I’m buying a trailer !!
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Thank you, this was the best presentation of trailer quality I have seen.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
This video is the main reason I'm going with the Rhino Cub. Thank you so much; hope Rhino appreciates you!!!!
you will love it. Mine is amazing. The best built cargo trailer I have ever owned.
Good video. The one thing you missed I think is important is the tongue length. Most of these trailers have a short tongue. This is critical when backing especially maneuvering into a tight spot. You'll see many used trailers with a crushed front and this is why. Get past 45° and your bumper hits the trailer. You can get a tongue with 24" extra length. I highly recommend it.
On a flat front I agree. On all my v trailers the tongue hits before the trailer body does. I 100% agree all trailer makers should test and factor this into thier tongue length they use.
@@tradbowpodcast Whats the current price trend on trailers like these in the video now? I watched this video a yr ago and prices were much more than what you show in the video.
Thanks for taking the time to put this video together it's packed with very useful information . I haven't see a trailer video with all of the questions answered that someone could ask.
Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for taking your time to explain these difference.
Very welcome
Great information, thanks
welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
7:40 So sweet hearing him talking about protection about rust *with a big thing of rust residue right there to the left.*
That's not rust its a chemical protectant that thry put on the cables and springs inside the ramp door. They all jave that from the factory and it drips down from the spring system a little until you start using the door and work it in.
@@tradbowpodcast Ah ... looked like rust.
What an amazing job at comparing!!! I learned a LOT, thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it
Good review of bottom and maybe mid grade trailer. You are right you need to know what you are buying. My 7x14 -7000 gvwr trailer was another big jump up from these. I have extended 3 piece tongue, torflex suspension, 0.040 skin, extruded aluminum ramp extension, flatted V nose, non flat roof, interior mounted spare tire, back up lights, D rings in floor, 2 full lenght strips or airline tie down track, USA made load range D radial tires, 3 switched dome lights, wiring panel, and many more. I can easily haul a 2 foot wide stack of 16 feet long lumber. It was also ordered with narrow axles to stay just below 8 feet overall width.
Nice!
What brand did you get?
@@patrickflohe7427 It is a WELLS CARGO Cargo Wagon. I just looked, now they call it Wagon HD and I am not sure they offer the V front. I like the trailer but do not use it much now.
I think you meant the 24gage is stronger than the 30gage?
Actually I didn't mean gauge I ment thickness. .024 vs.030 thickness. I should of never said gauge
That gauge stuff messes me up. .24 is heaver than 26 on roofing . But my boat is 100 gauge aluminum and it's heaver than the 70 gauge boats ! What's up with that ?
@@tradbowpodcast I'm glad you corrected that.
@@fugoogle8907 yep so sorry I miss spoke and said gauge. Wish I could correct it but no way to now as the video is live.
@@wh8085 i think the aluminum boats its also measured in thickness. .1 vs .070
Thanks for taking the time to explain it all. Very informative.👍👍👍👍
Welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Really helpful and informative. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
One thing he didn't point out, which I learned the hard way was the tongue length. Very few "V" nose trailers have room on them to add a storage box or battery/propane tank storage box. Or to mount a spare tire. If you're gonna do a camper conversion this is pretty important. Who wants to store a spare tire inside in a camper? And keeping propane inside is definitely not a good idea. Also, keep in mind you will probably want to get rid of those China bomb tires, so factor in that cost.
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Good to know, I'm looking to make one into something I can camp out of for out of state hunts.
Lots of people doing that. Check out the etrack systems as you can make removable beds tables etc all hooked right into the etrack system very affordability and quickly covert it from working trailer to camp in minutes.
@@tradbowpodcast perfect I'll definitely check it out thanks!
Nice work on this video. Very comprehensive and extremely informative. Excellent!
Thank you
I want to say thank you for your knowledge and you sharing all this information with the public and plan on buying a trailer and that is great to know thank you very much for your time I appreciate it great job
Thank you. Greatly appreciated and glad you enjoyed it
This vid Is phenomenal.
Thank you
Wow, you sold me. Thank you.
Welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
This definitely pointed out a lot of things I didn't think about. Very helpful, Thanks!
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It's good that you pointed out all these small details. The details are important if you plan on using this trailer for a long time.
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You're a rockstar dude
Dude you wore me out. My legs hurt watching you. Lol. Great video. I am in Texas we have company's here that Kevlar. I do my dually I will be doing my trailer same way.
Getting ready to buy a trailer for my business - perfect video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it
I intend to purchase an enclosed trailer soon, and your video is replete with important information that I wouldn't have been armed with otherwise. Thank you, sir!!
Glad you enjoyed it and Congrats on your upcoming trailer purchase!
Longer v makes for a much wider turning radius. Bumpers do leave a mark!
Very true
Solid stuff bro!
Thank you
This is one of the most informative youtube video I ever watch, thanks !!!
Thanks
very informative, thanks for increasing my knowledge base
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Great info about to buy a 6x12 was looking at some other brands as I did not know much, this video was exactly what I needed. Also will be shopping at Grayling USA Trailers as well as I live near gaylord.
Tehy are good guys over there and the rhino line is excellent
Great video. Glad you pointed out the v nose issues. I bought a 7x14 trailer and the the box is 12 foot and only get 14 feet at the inside pointed part of the trailer. Which means I bought a 12 foot enclosed trailer marketed as a 14 footer.
That trailer should of been sold as a 7x12. The dimensions should be for the square box size and not count the v section.
@@tradbowpodcast Cargo craft in Georgia said this is how they been building trailers for many years and never got complaints. They told me I needed to talk to my dealer and they were no help. It was a back and forth with the two of them. I wonder how they been getting away with this or is there an agencies I can go to? I bought this trailer to store household goods in and then used it after I bought my 4 wheeler. It was then I measured the inside.
@@mrlariata9290 yep some trailer dealers are pretty shady and will cheat and lie like that figuring you won't actually measure it until after you sign the papers. Have had many trailer dealers try to cheat me one way or another. Some have succeeded and I learned new lessons ..lol
Thank you! Best video ever! Everything I wanted to know and stuff I never thought about.
Awesome. Glad you liked it
Great points, thank you!
Good video but one thing I would definitely add. If you can upgrade from a leaf spring axle to torsion bar, I would for sure. I have a repair shop and I can tell you depending on how much you use the trailer the leaf springs break, bushings wear out, shackles wear out,. None of that to worry about with torsion axle. Definitely worth the money to upgrade.
Yep torsion is great. The good thing about leaf spring set ups are they are cheap and easy to replace if you do ever have to.
Are torsion sprung trailers hard to find? I dont see them around much. I hear they are more stable.