new enclosed trailer [maybe aluminum] feedback

Kenney Kelley · 05-13-2020, 01:37 PM

One thing to think about with a 1/2 Ton truck is all the weight of the truck and the tongue weight of the trailer is supported by only the size of the axle witch might be only 1" to 1 1/2" at the bearing that's a lot of stress right at that point But with a 3/4 -1 ton truck the weight is supported by the rear end housing and not the axle. Just something to think about. Plus along with the weight of the car you will probably add the weight of a generator, air compressor, tool boxes, Battery for a winch and lights, tent with chairs, fuel cans, floor jack, Golf Cart or Pit Bike, Coolers with Ice. That's just a few items you might need before heading to the track. Kenney Kelley

05-13-2020, 01:37 PM	#14
Kenney Kelley Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 205 Likes: 181 Liked 72 Times in 36 Posts	Re: new enclosed trailer [maybe aluminum] feedback One thing to think about with a 1/2 Ton truck is all the weight of the truck and the tongue weight of the trailer is supported by only the size of the axle witch might be only 1" to 1 1/2" at the bearing that's a lot of stress right at that point But with a 3/4 -1 ton truck the weight is supported by the rear end housing and not the axle. Just something to think about. Plus along with the weight of the car you will probably add the weight of a generator, air compressor, tool boxes, Battery for a winch and lights, tent with chairs, fuel cans, floor jack, Golf Cart or Pit Bike, Coolers with Ice. That's just a few items you might need before heading to the track. Kenney Kelley Last edited by Kenney Kelley; 05-13-2020 at 02:53 PM.