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Long trailers scraping.... #1797323
04/07/15 01:14 PM
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What do you use for wheels on the back of your long trailers?

About a month ago, I upgraded from a 24' to a 28' enclosed and I love the extra storage space, but noticed I scrape every where I go..

I've lowered the tongue height with a 5" drop, which helps pulling in and out of driveways, but I find myself at that point where I'll either scrape the bottom of the jack, or at the rear.. So is there any soft wheels that I can install in the rear that will help to pull out of driveways without damaging either the trailer or the driveway?

Thanks in advance

Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: Jeepmon] #1797325
04/07/15 01:17 PM
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Soft wheels wont live.. go with steel casters at the rear..
set the trailer level

Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1797332
04/07/15 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted By MR_P_BODY
Soft wheels wont live..


I was afraid of that...

Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: Jeepmon] #1797344
04/07/15 01:29 PM
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Most use steel rollers at the back...Yours unfortunately does not and needs some.


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Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: Al_Alguire] #1797350
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Originally Posted By Al_Alguire
Most use steel rollers at the back...Yours unfortunately does not and needs some.


I knew I would end up with steel rollers.. but what hoping for a rubber/plastic type wheel..

What size wheels/rollers does everyone use? and does anyone have an opinion of those wheels that rotate.. like a shopping cart?

Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: Al_Alguire] #1797352
04/07/15 01:37 PM
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I just installed these...hope it works ok.


Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: Jeepmon] #1797679
04/07/15 06:18 PM
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I have the same problem. I'm going to weld some square tubbing between the frame & axel pad. More work that a roller, but I think it will work better.

Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: Jeepmon] #1797860
04/07/15 09:26 PM
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By using a longer steel roller on each side will work better than 2 steel wheels. Most of the time that trailer drags the rear is when you are turning into a drive. The narrow wheel will dig in and rip off, the longer roller will slide across and still turn. You also don't need them hanging down much at all, just enough to to save the back of the trailer.


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Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: Jeepmon] #1798065
04/07/15 11:51 PM
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Didn't get the 16" wheels did ya..... with the big tire/wheel assy our trailer sits pretty high when level behind the truck. I've got a couple scrape marks, but nothing I'm worried about.

Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: Jeepmon] #1798321
04/08/15 09:34 AM
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Most trailer manufacturers offer a "bogey wheel" option, you might contact the dealer for your particular brand and get a pair through them to save you some time.


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Re: Long trailers scraping.... [Re: Plumb Wired] #1798384
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