the_GUNN_man
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I know what torsion axles are and what spring axles are. My question is, are the torsion axles worth the extra money? Are they worth an extra $190 per axle? Just was curious if anyone had any knowledge on this.
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Trailer Axles.....Torsion vs. Spring
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To me, the spring axles have been a "softer ride". At least that has been my experience. I have a wells cargo with torsion axles and the trailer pulls good and carries its weight good, but it seems to not take bumps in the road to well. I have stuff flying around in the trailer if it isn't tied down. The torsion axles seem to last longer though. I have had a few spring axles break or start to rust and have to be replaced. This is not good to have an axle break while going down the road. In a perfect world, I would have the spring axles softer ride, and the strength of the torsion axle.
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the_GUNN_man
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Ron I am very interested in why you say no to the torsion axles. I do know that if one goes out it is very expensive to fix. I am getting the 5200 # axles. It comes standard with the torsion axles but I can get a credit if I switch to the spring axles. I need a quick repsonse because I am looking at sending my order out tomorrow. I am riding the fence with this axle thing and I am looking for someone to guide me on which way to go. I don't have many hills I will be going up and down and I mostly stay on pavement. 99 % of the time the roads I use have speed limits of 55 mph so I won't be going that fast either.
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Gunn Man,
The company that is building our trailer is flipping the springs to help handle the weight better,not sure if that would help you.This was a suggestion on their part,they have been building trailers for pressure washing for about 20 yrs,I trust them when they tell me it will be a more stable trailer.They call it a high boy,and I have seen several that they have done.The guys that are using them swear by it.Hope this helps,what size trailer are you looking for and what kind of price.I know ours is going to be less than a $1000 for 2-3500 lb axles with electric brakes on both,6 1/2' x 12'.cheapest price we could get here in south Ga.
Gunn Man,
The company that is building our trailer is flipping the springs to help handle the weight better,not sure if that would help you.This was a suggestion on their part,they have been building trailers for pressure washing for about 20 yrs,I trust them when they tell me it will be a more stable trailer.They call it a high boy,and I have seen several that they have done.The guys that are using them swear by it.Hope this helps,what size trailer are you looking for and what kind of price.I know ours is going to be less than a $1000 for 2-3500 lb axles with electric brakes on both,6 1/2' x 12'.cheapest price we could get here in south Ga.
i had a lot of landscape trailer's with torsion type axles and after a while of a little over weight and hitting a curb the axle would get out of wack and eat the inside tread of the tires like they were candy.
as much as 3 set's per year and that's not running them in the winter.
plus,yes,the spring type are much cheaper to fix.
tire's are $50 and getting it fixed was like $300
so i got a lot of call's from these guy's.
talking about trailer's
dont forget to get a FRAME hitch not a bumper type.
If you leave your trailer hooked to the hitch all the time. Remove it and grease the ball every month.
Dont forget water weigh's allmost 9 lbs per gal
watch your tounge weight when it's full of water
Watch out for slosh if you run 1/2 empty. They sell baffle ball's if you got the money.
buy a mounted spare tire
get the bottom under coated and the top rhino lined for max life.
When shopping for a trailer see how far apart the metal support's are. If it's C channel, square stock,or L.
powder coated is way better then paint.
dont forget to repack the bearing's once a year.
as much as 3 set's per year and that's not running them in the winter.
plus,yes,the spring type are much cheaper to fix.
tire's are $50 and getting it fixed was like $300
so i got a lot of call's from these guy's.
talking about trailer's
dont forget to get a FRAME hitch not a bumper type.
If you leave your trailer hooked to the hitch all the time. Remove it and grease the ball every month.
Dont forget water weigh's allmost 9 lbs per gal
watch your tounge weight when it's full of water
Watch out for slosh if you run 1/2 empty. They sell baffle ball's if you got the money.
buy a mounted spare tire
get the bottom under coated and the top rhino lined for max life.
When shopping for a trailer see how far apart the metal support's are. If it's C channel, square stock,or L.
powder coated is way better then paint.
dont forget to repack the bearing's once a year.
the_GUNN_man
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Ron thanks fro the reply. I have two trailers now. I have a open 7 x 16 tandem and a enclosed 7 x 12 single. I never had work in the winter time before that is why I bought the open trailer. I now have work lasting through most of the winter and I am switching to an enclosed trailer. 7 x 16 tandem custom built. I am getting 12" cross members instead of the 24" I am getting two side doors installed one on each side. Directional air vents, 1/2" side walls, 5200 lbs axles, installed baseboard heater with thermostat , two roof vents, back up lights, inside lighting, extended axles so I have no wheel wells inside, ladder racks with a mounted ladder to get up to the roof, 4 way brakes, double rear doors, breakaway kit, and a couple other odds and ends. I know all about the water. I can haul up to 550 gallons now. I hardly ever drive with that much weight. I wash cars and what I do is show up half full and start washing and hook up to water. When I get what I need I wind up the hose and finish the lot. I am usually only pulling my rig full around a parking lot. By the time I leave I have about 50 gallons left in each tank. I was just wondering which way to go on the axles. I think I am going to go with the spring axles. Easier to fix and they are a total of $380 cheaper. Thanks for the help. By the way I got all this on the trailer for around $4500 brand new. This place has some good deals on trailers. The basic 7 x 16 enclosed with tandem spring axles is $2985. With that you get breakaway kit, 4 way brakes, double rear doors, and 3/8" walls. You have to add all the options.
Walt Graner
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I'm with you Ron.
We got rid of trailers about 5 years ago. God I hate trailers!
Went to the Isuzu cab over trucks, just love them to death. Turn on a dime good milage and compact. Can pick them up a auctions all the time for fare prices.
We got rid of trailers about 5 years ago. God I hate trailers!
Went to the Isuzu cab over trucks, just love them to death. Turn on a dime good milage and compact. Can pick them up a auctions all the time for fare prices.
the_GUNN_man
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Ok this is what I am going with and going to order tomorrow or thursday. If there is something I am forgetting please tell me. I had though about a box van and have looked at some. There are pros and cons to each. The negative things are that for $5000 I would have to get an older one and that could mean many repairs. Costly repairs. If all my stuff is in a box van and it goes down my equipment is useless. Trailers are easy to fix. The most that ever happens is a flat tire or a busted axle. I do like the idea of not hauling a trailer and can maneuver better.
Here is the trailer I am getting with the options.
7 x 16 tandem axle trailer
5200 lbs. spring axles each
3/4 " floor and 1/2" walls
4 way brakes
Extra wide axles to eliminate inside wheel wells
32" side door on passenger and drivers side
2 roof vents
2 directional air vents
2 12" dome lights
12" cross-members
undercoating
back up lights
ladder racks
110 volt baseboard heater with thermostat
Delivered for $4,940. The base package was $3,365. I added about $1,300 in extras.
I just want to know what you guys think.
Here is the trailer I am getting with the options.
7 x 16 tandem axle trailer
5200 lbs. spring axles each
3/4 " floor and 1/2" walls
4 way brakes
Extra wide axles to eliminate inside wheel wells
32" side door on passenger and drivers side
2 roof vents
2 directional air vents
2 12" dome lights
12" cross-members
undercoating
back up lights
ladder racks
110 volt baseboard heater with thermostat
Delivered for $4,940. The base package was $3,365. I added about $1,300 in extras.
I just want to know what you guys think.