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ChrisB

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Not sure if this is the right place for this question. I currently have a PJ 24ft deck over 14k gvwr trailer that I will tow at capacity(~10K) all day long smoothly. It's an 8" I beam frame and built pretty heavy duty. I am looking at getting a smaller equipment trailer for a piece of equipment that is about 11k lbs. I found a top hat 14k gvwr that only weights about 2,500lbs so payload capacity of ~11,500lbs. It has a 6" channel frame. My question is, is a lighter duty trailer that is "technically" rated for this much towing... is it a good idea? My PJ trailer is built way heavier duty than this top hat so it makes me nervous putting even more weight on a lighter duty trailer even though its rated for the amount? Any experience towing a trailer like that close to capacity would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
Keep what you have.
Just my .02 cents.

Mark
 
I have never owned/used a trailer and thought "I wish this trailer wasn't built so strong". Trailer manufacturers trailer ratings can be skecthy, especially lighter duty trailers. PJ trailers are built here in Oklahoma about 75 miles from where we live. They were a touch iffy when they went into business many years ago. They are solid pieces of equipment now serving business class customers throughout the US. Stick with the PJ.
 

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