5x8 or 6x10 Utility Trailer

[Snow Bird]

I am pretty sure they claim 7years max. I have had tires that looked new on motorhomes blow out that looked new. Sure enough 8 or 9 years old.

 

[Seanpcola]

I think DOT specifies 5 years for commercial vehicles.

Last year I drove the box van to Arkansas and back. Tires had less than 10k on them but I completely fogot the age of them and didn't check the sidewall date code. I did a thorough pre-trip inspection including tire pressure before leaving. Was carrying about a ton of aircraft parts in the back. Started feeling a bit of vibration in MS and then right att the MS/AL line I had the outside right tire grenade (dualie). Enough was left on the rim to make the van inoperable. Called roadside service, they came out, replaced the tire and I told the guy to check the rest. He did what he could on the side of the road and thought I could make it into Hot Springs. I made it and left the van with a tire store all the next day for them to spin, load test, balance or replace if needed. Picked it up the next day and was told "good to go". Notice no one discussed mfr date. I took off and rear tire #2 exploded at almost the same mile marker heading the other way. This time the tire stripped completely off and I was light so I limped into a tire store and told the guy to check the dates. 8 years old. I told him to replace everything. I check dates now on everything.

 

[FrankT]

Sean my car was a beverage cart if that tells you anything, full canopy had a big ice chest and a bikini clad babe driving it...then someone put a rack on the back.

 

[Seanpcola]

Wanna here more about the bikini clad babe's rack.:becky:


Mine has the dump box on the back.

 

[FrankT]

the whole back on mine is flat fiberglass, I have a canvas canopy to put on it, the yellow is just plastic to keep it dry

 

[Snow Bird]

Sean that is a problem with alot of motorhomes,Really low miles and old tires. That can be a killer. Used motorhome and the tires are 5 or 6 years old and they get sold. This motorhome has 9 new tires on it. Don't forget the spare even if it hasn't been on the ground.

 

[gendoc]

anyone looking for a 19' OAL double axle equipment trailer with 16' deck and removeable ramps....I have one for sale or trade
search various items for sale for a pic and info.
all tires were replaced in 2010.
would trade for an enclosed trailer 12' with side door.
pm me if interested

 

[Just Dave]

Elite Trailers on E Hwy 90 in Crestview will blow away the prices on any trailer from Lowes or TSC. They have a website, so you can shop and compare. I bought a 6X12 single axel from them this year. They are built in Laurel Hill too, I believe.


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[donr101395]

Thanks Dave, I'll swing by there. They aren't too far from the house and didn't even think of them.

 

[donr101395]

Found one, a buddy called me a few minutes ago and had a 6x8 given to him from his uncle because it was too small. It was too small for him too, but he knew I was looking for one. I'll leave the thread open though since Frank is still looking.

 

[FrankT]

OH man you got luck! Congrats!

 

[donr101395]

OH man you got luck! Congrats!

Luck and good friends. :nod: He's been my best friend since 5th grade about 35 years ago.

 

[jmsiv]

Still looking for a 5x8? I have one I am no longer in need of.