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Originally Posted by emeded
Thanks harveyrv! I will go today or tomorrow and perform all those test. If I get it I'll post some pics as I go along.
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The biggest issue that you should take into consideration on that trailer is the tires. If it has a single axle and 14" tires, I would highly recommend installing 15" (load range "D") tires & wheels. If you don't have 15" tires on there now, it will probably require installing a "Lift Kit" between the axle and frame to allow additional clearance for the 15" tires. If it has a dual axle, I'd still install new (load range D) tires (whatever size is recommended) unless the tires are under 3-years-old (check the DOT code on the side of all of the tires).
That's one of the reasons that I recommend checking out the plumbing and holding tank under the trailer. These trailers have a "History" (if you will) of having blow-outs. If a tire blows out, it often takes out the plumbing and damages the holding tank. You may be able to avoid this by being sure of having the highest rated tire that you can put on the trailer.
Many of us have come to the conclusion that the tires that are supplied by the manufacturer may be rated too closely to the actual weight of a fully loaded trailer for camping. Running
any piece of equipment, full time, at or above the maximum rating (
new) is just asking for trouble.
OH YA!!!! I just thought of another thing that I wanted to mention...............Make sure that the trailer is level when you open it. Being off-level, may be the reason that you were having problems with the bed platforms.
BTW.....I almost hate to ask this but what will you be towing this trailer with? Do you have a Class IV or V hitch with 2" ball? Will your vehicle handle 600# tongue weight? Do you have a 7-pin trailer harness? Do you have a brake controller? (Make sure that the brakes work before you drive away)