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Also, if you can, find out what type of Aluminum alloy they are using in the construction of the trailer. 2024 and 7075 Aluminum should never be welded. The heat from the welding process will cause severe cracking.
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On my 2nd bumper pull camper and I've looked at lots of them. Haven't seen one yet with aluminum frame and some have fairly stout frames and tongues. (6-8 in rect. tubing) I would think most campers are lighter than your average loaded car hauler yet none are aluminum framed. Wondering about this.......
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There is nothing wrong with an aluminum trailer as long it is designed properly and the right materials are used. Most tanker trailers have aluminum frames.
The aluminum alloy to use is 6061-T6 extrusions, not 2024 or 7075. To weld 6061-T6 you need a 5356 filler and 6061 will recover after welding. High end aluminum trailer frames built from 6061 aluminum are joined together just like an aircraft frame with Huckbolt fasteners and there is minimal welding. By the way, Huckbolt fasteners are as strong as welding. https://applifast.com/wp-content/upl...vs-Welding.pdf |
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Aluminum welded together in high stress areas is not the best option!
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Willyracer, please post full company name of CTS, location and website so we are all aware. Thanks
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CTS Trailers LLC
312 S. 4th St., Suite 700 Louisville, KY 40202 Their website does not work: http://www.mycustomtrailer.com/ The owner of CTS used to work for Millennium Trailers as a salesman and had created CTS behind their back and was taking customers away from Millennium. Read the document in the link below. I do not think you have a chance to get it repaired by CTS. Your best bet would be a lawyer and NHTSA. https://cases.justia.com/indiana/cou...?ts=1444316901 |
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