Need tips on buying a steel flatbed trailer

[heavyhaulerss]

Out of curiosity...what types of loads would require an all wood floor

years ago whe I was leased to falcon I was able to get one of several loads that went out every week from b-ham al to chicago il, because I had a wooden floor. why because the load was railroad wheels & they would not load on anything but wooden floor cause the steel wheels on aluminum floor made for a very slippery load. I think you could picture the difference & how less chance you would have of the wheels shifting on a wood floor.

[nsxman2001]

What model trailer? Thats about $30,000 to $36,000 for the trailer when all is said or done. I bought my flatbed for $17,000 and it was one year old. If you have the cash to buy it I would still say to finance it and keep your money, you may need it. How many straps does it come with? Headboard? Boxes? If this is the only trailer you will pull I would suggest getting all the grease off your 5th wheel and going with one of those Teflon pads right off the bat.

Hey Steve

Do you have a link to a website where the teflon pad can be purchased?
thanks in advance J

[heavyhaulerss]

Do you have a link to a website where the teflon pad can be purchased?
thanks in advance J

can be had at any truck pro stores, or most truck parts stores. $22. 25.00 be sure & get the steel retaining lock ring that goes with it. ithe disk will be black & look like a huge ole type record album. no grease is to be used with it on either side.

[nsxman2001]

Do you have a link to a website where the teflon pad can be purchased?
thanks in advance J

can be had at any truck pro stores, or most truck parts stores. $22. 25.00 be sure & get the steel retaining lock ring that goes with it. ithe disk will be black & look like a huge ole type record album. no grease is to be used with it on either side.

thanks I will pick up one.

[NotSteve]

They are a pain in the ass to put on. You need the top off a welding cylinder to put the ring on.

[heavyhaulerss]

They are a pain in the ass to put on. You need the top off a welding cylinder to put the ring on.

not for me.. just a couple hits with a hammer & it's on. I never had a problem putting those on.

[nsxman2001]

They are a pain in the ass to put on. You need the top off a welding cylinder to put the ring on.

not for me.. just a couple hits with a hammer & it's on. I never had a problem putting those on.

Any Pictures?