OK Guys, This is the second trailer we built. However, we are modifying it as we speak. I have taken 4 weeks off for upgrades.
Here we go:
1. (2) Hydraulic INDEPENDENT jacks will be placed behind the back wheels. These jacks will extend downward to raise the 13.5k trailer (when filled with water). These jacks will have industrial wheels on them to help move the trailer when in a parking garage. Each jack will have it's own separate hydraulic system/ motor/ reservoir. Independent from the hydraulics on the washer and all other jacks.
Because of this, (3) 1,000 cranking amp batteries will be necessary to power the trailer.
2. Suspension.....I am going with:
- TWO 8K LB DEXTER TORFLEX AXLES RUBBER RIDE These are truly independent axles. NO SPRINGS.
- FOUR WHEEL ELEC. BRAKES
- OIL BATH HUBS
- 8 X 6.5 BOLT PATTERN
Axles will be a OIL BATH system, not greased.
-WHEELS OEM (4) 17.5 X 6.75 PLATE WHEELS 6200 LB CAP
-TIRES (4) 215 75 17.5 H 4805 LBS @ 125 PSI
We decided to go with the 17.5 inch tires because our 16 inch Goodyear's was getting to hot with the load. In the summer, tire pressure increased by 12 to 16%.
As many of you know, 17.5 inch tires tend to run cooler under a heavy load than 16 inch.
All wires, hoses and fuel lines are being rerouted into channels under the frame of the trailer. The channels are made of Galv. Steel and being rubberized for obvious reasons.
The frame is being re engineered by computer to support the ability to raise her up on a tripod system under a full load with out structure failure.