Larry:
I built a small steel trailer out of 2x3" steel tube, .120" thick. Simple
and strong. I have an axle suspended under two single-leaf springs, on
15" wheels, so the deck is rather high, presenting the same ramp problems
you describe. What I do: I use two of the drive-on service ramps and back
the rear wheels of my truck up these. This tilts the trailer, and with
two short ramps, I get a straight shot right up the back. It does take 4
wheel drive to get the truck up those ramps most of the time, unless I am
on a flat dry road. Depending on your circumstances, it can make for a
nice easy solution.
Jim
Larry Cogan wrote:
> Thanks to all who have given me their thoughts and the skinny on their
> trailers. I think I will check out a landscape type trailer tomorrow.
> The only reservation I had about the generic version I see around here
> is that the rear ramps are short (maybe four/five feet) and made with
> angle iron covered with expanded steel mat. Was thinking that a four
> foot ramp would be too short thus causing a high "break over" angle
> for a spridget??? Also assume that the steel mat would be be too
> fragile for the weight????
> Larry
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