Need Closed trailer help

[RZIM1115]

I am thinking about taking my hydro-tek open trailer and incorporating it into an enclosed trailer. I need some ideas from people that currently have enclosed trailer on the best way to layout the trailer. Ex: tank all the way in the front and drums and generator in the back, or tank in the middle and drums and generator in the front for access thru the side door?. I am looking at purchasing a 24' long X 8' wide, enclosed car trailer with double axles. 3,500 lbs. each.

Thank You,
Rob Zimmerman

 

[Dave Olson]

We don't use trailers but my first thoughts are the 24' is too long and the 3500 pound axles are not heavy enough!

I'm sure some of the other folks here will give you some more ideas.

Dave Olson

 

[grasshawg]

I'm not an "enclosed guy", but I'll tell you this:
Tank all the way up front? Can't be a very big one if you're going to do that. Best to set your tank(s) right on top of the tandems, or as close as possible. At 8lbs/gal, water adds alot of weight (4000 lbs in a 500 gal tank). If they're on top of the tandems, you should be ok, since you'd have a 7000 lb combined capacity, but that's just too much weight on the front of the trailer.
You're after the smoothest ride possible, too. Evenly distributed weight is important, but if your machinery is going in the front, in an enclosed trailer, you should make certain there is adequate ventilation.
Hope I didn't waste your time. Figured I'd take a stab at it since noone else answered you. I also agree w/Dave: 24 ft is too long.
Randy

 

[Mathew Johnson]

I converted mine... Call me and I will tell you what I did.

 

[goatroper]

weight on axles

Responses are correct: you want the max weight almost directly over the tandems, maybe just a bit shifted forward.

Just a precaution, though: Don't put too much equipment in the nose of the trailer unless you plan on keeping your tank(s) pretty full. An empty tank on the axles means better fuel economy and better handling, but it'll throw your COG way off if you've got 2,000 lbs of machinery in the nose.

I'm planning on doing an enclosed trailer, and I'm going to go with 2 tanks: one on the axles, the 2nd just in front. I'll keep the axled tank 75%+ full and the other empty unless I know I'll need the extra juice. Genny and AC in back, portable equipment / work bench in front. If you have any type of decent tow rig, 2x3500 (both braked) on an equalizer hitch will be a breeze. I personally plan on doing a gooseneck, so no worries about tongue loading.

Just my 2€, for what it's worth.

 

[RZIM1115]

Thanks

Thanks guys for all your information you provided us on enclosed trailers. It all makes sense and I am sure we will have other questions. We are now looking at a 8'-0" wide X 16'-0" long double axle 10,000 pound enclosed trailer.

Thanks Agian,
Robert Zimmerman

 

[Mathew Johnson]

RZ, I am from NY email or post your PH #

 

[RZIM1115]

Phone #

You can reach me on my cell @ (631)-433-6298... If I don't answer leave a message and i'll be sure to get back to you.

 

[Revive]

trailers

We run 6x12 tandems. hotbox up front,twin 100lb propane bottles on the tounge.500gal over the axels.Love the idea of the prefabbed open ones that Mark sells,but this gives lots of versatility.Also gives storage in the winter months