Enclosed or Open Trailer

Doug Domm · 03-18-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Dan - I tow an open all steel trailer with a 2004 Silverado SB 1500. It has the 5.3 engine and 3.73 gears w/automatic. I have no idea of the trailer weight, but it has to be way heavier than a aluminum version. Trailer has brakes and the truck does very well, but I don't tow over 65mph. A recent addition of Helwig air bags made it much better to tow with...no more scissor action after road dips. I like to keep an eye on intervals due to what I feel is marginal braking with this set-up.

Might be an optical illusion but I'd say your tongue height is way too high! Level out that trailer and you will see yet another improvement.

HandOverFist · 03-18-2014, 03:51 PM

It sat level before the addition of the airbags...still handles really well. I will drop the ball a couple of inches next outing and see what it looks like. The bedliner coating is holding up well so far.

Dan Fahey · 03-19-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

It sat level before the addition of the airbags...still handles really well. I will drop the ball a couple of inches next outing and see what it looks like. The bedliner coating is holding up well so far.

Wow nice trailer though.
What bed liner did you use?
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HandOverFist · 03-20-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Wow nice trailer though.
What bed liner did you use?
D

Rustoleum from AutoZone...$59 a gallon and I sprayed 2-1/2 gallons total on the entire trailer.

Greg Barsamian · 03-20-2014, 06:02 AM

Rich is that an Econo-Trailer from PA?

HandOverFist · 03-20-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Barsamian

Rich is that an Econo-Trailer from PA?

I have no idea of the manufacturer Greg. I bought the trailer from a OMC training instructor in Atlanta in 1998 and it was well used then. He was upgrading to a enclosed trailer because he had no inside storage room at his home. The trailer was originally a full steel bed...I cut the center section out myself to lighten it up. It was handy as I even put a shift kit in the transmission of a '99 Camaro while loaded on the trailer. Winch, spare tire carrier and new fenders were added by me.

Shake & Bake · 04-10-2014, 05:19 AM

I have an enclosed trailer with the rubber diamond plate flooring. Does anyone know what you would clean the floor with? I've used just plain warm water and a mop and it does nothing..

Any help would be appreciated. Thank's......

03-18-2014, 03:51 PM	#2
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Enclosed or Open Trailer It sat level before the addition of the airbags...still handles really well. I will drop the ball a couple of inches next outing and see what it looks like. The bedliner coating is holding up well so far. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 03-18-2014 at 03:53 PM.

03-20-2014, 06:02 AM	#5
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,402 Likes: 739 Liked 427 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Enclosed or Open Trailer Rich is that an Econo-Trailer from PA?

04-10-2014, 05:19 AM	#7
Shake & Bake Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 312 Likes: 40 Liked 38 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Enclosed or Open Trailer I have an enclosed trailer with the rubber diamond plate flooring. Does anyone know what you would clean the floor with? I've used just plain warm water and a mop and it does nothing.. Any help would be appreciated. Thank's......