Got me a trailer

[Egodfrey]

Got my first trailer for the heep.
Now i just got to pick up some chains and binders and im good to go.
20 foot deck, 102" wide 83" between the fenders

 

[foxwar71]

im not a fan of chains on my jeep, I use straps for it and damn near anything else I haul. only time I use chains/binders is for heavy equipment machines. ive heard some states have different laws on wether to use straps or chains. ive never had a problem with properly setup straps. check out mac's tie downs, seems to be to go to place for vehicle straps.

 

[Egodfrey]

The straps versus chains and axles versus frame tie down is so beat to death.
Theres many ways to do it, personally i prefer chains and ratcheting binders, on the axles, however i am considering a strap on both bumpers just to keep the suspension from bouncing all around as well.

 

[Jeepman401]

Nice trailer, whatsthe weight rating?
Thats what i do, chains and binders to the axles, and straps to the bumpers to take the sway out.

 

[Egodfrey]

7500 gvwr
wish it was 10k but, itll be okay for one jeep

 

[chedisme]

looks good. the wheel wells look strong.

is that the rest spot on 84?

and dont forget that 7500# is before you factor in the weight of the trailer. so Im guessing it weighs about 2000#. so it will hold about 5500#. which is enough for the jeep, but kind of close.

 

[Egodfrey]

Exactly why I wished it was a 10k and yea the wheel wells will support some weight, im gunna build some wood ramps the shape and height of the fenders

Just gotta fix a break in the wiring so I have trailer brakes before I tow the jeep on it

And it's a rest stop out by Elmira on 17, I bought it up in the finger lakes,I live in Binghamton now.