Trailer Draw bar / Chassis
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 01:24
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brett J
Hi all,
Just after peoples opinions or experiences with campertrailers with a draw bar that extends right to the rear of the trailer, with the spring hangers welded to it and the cross sections welded into it. Pretty much one big peice. Am lookin at trailers and have seen a few with this and wondered if it is as good as it is made out to be, and if maybe it has some drawbacks. Seen some where the draw bar goes back to the front of the spring hangers too.
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feedback appreciated
Cheers
Brettj
Reply By: 120scruiser (NSW) - Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 19:03
Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 19:03
We have a box trailer with exactly that design.
It is old, like very old. It was involved in an accident prior to us obtaining it and it wrote off a BMW. It is only a standard 7x4, not offroad but I have had 1.25 ton in it and it never worried it one bit. We have found it to be strong. The drawbar hasn't bent 1mm like you see some box trailers.
I also have an off road camper where the draw bar is welded to the chassis just in front of the spring hangar. It is also strong however is larger cross section in steel.
Both good trailers.
Scott
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