Hello all, Thought I would post a question to some more experienced folks. so here it goes. Im driving from Sacramento area to alaska and need to purchase a 14k trailer. 1.) I need to move some roofing pannels that are 23',9" and 88 inches wide. 2.) A deckover 22ft (looking at a pj t8) would work. However, I would prefer a standard fendered trailer. Has anyone ever made some sort of platform to temporarily raise the bed above the fenders of a trailer? If so could you post some photos or explain your design. Thank you in advance!!
How much will the load weigh before the addition of a bed riser?
bout 8000k
I'd think about buying enough 2" foamular 250 to do it, even if you end up selling it up there, it might make you a few bucks even?
If the trailer had stake pockets you could make some 2x4 cross members to carry the load over the fenders.
I did think about using some long length 4x6s like jenga blocks to build it up to enough height. The only problem is i might hang over the back of the trailer a few feet. I really like both ideas what is foamular 250? I assume a foam of some sort.
nevermind quick google search answered that question thats a fantastic idea.
any other thoughts?
Just stack pallets up.
How far are you driving this 8000# load? If it's from Sacramento to Alaska I don't think a 14k trailer will make it.
sacremento to Alaska. sorry for the long response
The pink or blue foam board is what I would go with. I bet there's a good market for it up there if you didn't use it yourself. Light, strong and wouldn't rattle on the Alcan HWY. We had a bundle of the blue stuff left over from an O'Reilly auto my guys used to insulate their gun shop.
I'd get a trailer with 14 ply tires then. Imo trailers are rated for like 50% loaded time.
gotcha thank you all for the input!