Why 6,000 lb Trailer Axles Are Rare Quick Summary The Reality: 6k axles are the "awkward middle child" of the industry. The Engineering: They are often "hybrid" units that max out the capacity of 6-lug hubs without the safety factor of 8-lug hubs. The Risk: finding specific 6k replacement parts...
Think Your Trailer is Big Enough? Think Again.
The "Two-Foot Regret" I see happens all the time. A customer pulls onto the lot with a specific measurement in mind. They have a car that is exactly 18 feet long, so they single out the 18-foot trailers. It makes sense on paper: My cargo is 18 feet long, the trailer is 18 feet. It fits. They buy...
Can I Put Larger Axles Under My Trailer?
Can I Put Larger Axles Under My Trailer? Quick Summary: The Physical Answer: Yes, you can physically bolt heavier axles to most trailers. The Legal Answer: No, this does not increase your trailer's legal payload or GVWR. The Frame Risk: A trailer built for 3,500 lb axles often cannot handle the...
Electric vs. Surge vs. Hydraulic: Which Brakes Do You Need?
Electric vs. Surge vs. Hydraulic: Which Brakes Do You Need? Quick Summary: Electric Brakes: The industry standard. Instant response, great control, but lower total stopping power than hydraulic. Surge Brakes: The "Rental" standard. No controller needed, but terrible for backing up and dangerous on...
