rmaynard 16,791 #26 Posted May 29, 2025 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: If the total weight of the trailer and load is under 3,000 pounds you are OK. My trailer is about 950 pounds empty. Add 1 416-H 600 lbs, 1 B-100 590 lbs, 1 857 430 lbs, 1 Commando 8 430 lbs. Total weight 2050 lbs Add other parts, gasoline, canopy, tent, chairs, tables, spare tire, (???? lbs) You are every bit 3000 lbs + It adds up quickly. That's why I went ahead and added brakes to mine. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,518 #27 Posted May 29, 2025 As I was driving that trailer yesterday, I got to wondering if brackets could be arranged to stow the ramp under the trailer when traveling. I'll have to investigate when I get some time. Currently, the tailgate is held on with pivot pins retained by hair pins. Removal and replacement appears to be fairly easy. The tailgate will not fold forward when the trailer is empty. There is about 10" of ramp at the back of the trailer deck and the latches that hold the gate closed attach to the side rails. Since the side rails are hinged, leaving the tailgate out leaves the rails somewhat unsupported - not good if something is tied off to them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,674 #28 Posted May 29, 2025 (edited) 8 hours ago, rmaynard said: without brakes it was difficult to stop safely at times I definitely recalibrate my driving when towing; those longer stopping distances need respect. Edited May 29, 2025 by Handy Don 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,685 #29 Posted May 29, 2025 Gives you a renewed appreciation for driving around us big rigs don't it..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 30,240 #30 Posted May 29, 2025 9 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: I am going to try to slide in and out of Pa. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,293 #31 Posted May 29, 2025 10 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: I am going to try to slide in and out of Pa. unnoticed… Just as long as you’re not transporting Coors east of the Mississippi…….😁 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,665 #32 Posted May 30, 2025 16 hours ago, Handy Don said: I definitely recalibrate my driving when towing; those longer stopping distances need respect. The weight of the tow vehicle is a big factor too. My old S-10 with a 350 V8 was very capable of pulling a load but it weighed less than the loaded trailer so if the trailer didn't have brakes life could become very interesting when stopping. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
