DanM7890
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I guess I can elaborate about the intended use a little more. So I love having a trailer and I share with my family who uses it sometimes as well to pickup 20' lumber or metal. First an foremost I need a trailer for hauling, and my non-deckover just didn't fit the bill. Once done this will suit my needs for hauling perfectly. Secondly, I would like a way to haul one of my s-280 shelters. Now I started this trailer project before I picked up my M720 shelter dolly, and I must say that dolly is pretty nice and keeps the shelter CG pretty low, so I may end up just using the S280/M720 setup as a camper. Instead of putting the camper in my truck, I can park and leave it behind all setup and not worry about off-roading the main vehicle.Here's where we get back to the regularly scheduled trailer programming, Ahab.
I know what you're saying about loading and unloading a non-deckover, Dan. This morning I ordered 84-inch fork extensions because of one.
In theory that should allow loading a cabover camper onto an 18' gooseneck since the fenders are removable. IF fork placement versus tires, and center of gravity on the camper, all happen to coincide. That remains to be seen.
Of course, it's also an unknown if one forklift will handle it, or if I need to use two. Or maybe it's better to build spreaders and use the crane(s)? One definite advantage is that I can operate both cranes simultaneously, not so with the forklifts.
A logical person would put the camper on the tow vehicle, the normal and simple way, but I do like trailers. And apparently also problems.
Lastly, who doesn't love having options