How many Tudor Model A's can you get on 18' trailer

[trulyvintage]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

With all due respect Jim, are you sure you are correct regarding legality and insurance? I find that hard to believe but maybe you know something different??

As far as altering the frame, my proposal does not alter the frame because it can be totally safe just by bolting it on if that is what the trailer owner wants to do.

And, while we're on this subject please explain to me what happens when the manufacturer of the trailer (such as the one below) is me? Are you implying if I alter my trailer the "warranty" is voided and my insurance company won't insure me??

If you want to build a home made trailer and license it in your state,
good for you .....

You - as the builder - take responsibility ....

Sketching a frame alteration to increase payload capacity
to a manufactured trailer and passing it off as legitimate
for someone else - thats' completely different ...

You are not a trailer manufacturer.

When a manufactured trailer with a VIN number leaves
a factory - it has a GVWR based on the design of the
trailer and the axle size and tire size.

Alter that - have an accident - your insurance will not cover
you .....

Alter that - get stopped by vehicle enforcement - get inspected
and get ticketed ....

Originally Posted by 85930tudor

I drove a semi for years and agree with Brent. If the mods are done safely and legaly they have no problem. Look at all the homemade hack jobs some people use, they are dangerous and in ky your auto ins covers whatever you are hooked too. found this out when I bought a 34 ft pull along camper......I like the spread axle set up on your trailer Brent ..very stable.

Depends on who does the modifications ...

Been pulled over lately ... ?

In New York and Pennsylvania - vehicle enforcement
will ticket you for any overhang off the back of your trailer
deck .....


The bottom line - if you don't own the equipment to do the job
then go out and rent it, borrow it, buy it.

Don't do a home alteration on a manufactured trailer.


Jim