[GMAN]

East makes a good trailer. A friend of mine has one. He thinks they are better than Reitnour and is less expensive. He hauls some heavy loads and tells me that he hasn't had any problems with stress cracks. That is the problem with most of the all aluminum trailers. That is the main reason I prefer steel. If something breaks any truck stop with a welder can make the repairs. If it is aluminum you need to find someone who has the equipment and experience to get the job done.

[yoopr]

so Jumbo-If you do this you still staying with him?
You also might want to keep checking with Shultz Equip. in Iron Mtn. They had a really sharp curtainside awhile back and they don't just handle logging equipment any more.

call em once in awhile

http://www.schultzequipment.com/partsservice.asp

[rank]

Originally Posted by 9200IH

Hi Rank Where about on the length of the trailer did the trailer crack at? Front - back - middle?
Thanks for the info Mike

Right at the front of the front tire Mike....probably about 18"-20" forward of the 1st axle hub. 10'-1" fixed spread BTW.

Gman makes a good point about the combo trailers. The steel is often T1 and ranges from 100,000 - 130,000 psi yield point...strong stuff, and when you weld it, you lose the strength in that area BUT, it's still not as bad as welding aluminum....and you can weld the steel with any old welder....not so with Al.

[Jumbo]

I will check out the East. Reitnouer's site doesn't tell trailer weights. I guess too many variables.

[GMAN]

There are some loads which shippers will not load on a combo or aluminum trailer. They will only load a wood and steel trailer. The difference in weight has rarely made a difference in the loads which I have hauled.