Aluminum Frame - Anyone have one?

[kgingeri]

Originally Posted by Borden

Gave link but your rig is so light it is not really needed but check out http://www.equalizerhitch.com/ . They make a 400/4000 unit and they are the only brand that works with surge brakes and doubles as a sway system at same time. This is better than WD I use with a separate sway bar making it also lighter.

Sorry Borden - I missed that it works with surge brakes! I'll definitely check it out again. I had looked at the link the first time you gave it, but didn't go far on their site as I figured right away that it wouldn't.

[Borden]

Your trailer is so light Tongue weight is not really a problem for you; as it should be 10% to 15% of trailer weight.
The 400/4000 unit is 63 lbs total with springs but will add sway control to your rig. Not sure about hitches available for your vehicle though and it has a 2" draw bar; maybe custom hitch.
This maybe safety over kill. Not to mention the cost.

[kgingeri]

Hmmm - yeah Borden, and I'm trying to save weight as much as possible - good point. I think we'll run some shorter trips, once it's ready to do that, and test braking and handling then. I'm gonna weight it when done anyway so I know what I got for sure.

PS: You don't happen to know any Cummins or Gibbons in Owen Sound, do you?

[Borden]

I do know a Jim Cummins great person.
My Wife and I have gone shopping in Elmira at times while passing though nice place.

[kgingeri]

Originally Posted by Borden

I do know a Jim Cummins great person

I've PM'd you. We'll leave this more personal stuff outta this thread

[Borden]

Winter has me stopped. Want to install the new water heater and breakaway switch but may have to work on inside project instead. No garage and trailer is tarped.