Re: RC: Re: Trailers

[Jerry Kopp <jkopp@ohio.net>]

My old steel two horse stock trailer ( bumperpull) weighed 2200 lbs. 6 wide
x 7 tall x 12 long.

New all aluminum 2 horse bumperpull with dressing room weighs 2680 lbs.  (
according to the certificate of origin)  6 wide x 7'6" tall x 15 long.

Roxanne



>Since we're on the subject, just what is the weight difference between an
>aluminum and all-steel trailer?  I know everybody says aluminum is lighter,
>but I've also had someone tell me that in reality, the aluminum isn't as
>strong as the steel, and so they have to use thicker aluminum and it ends up
>being almost as heavy as the steel---plus much more expensive to have
>repaired.  I've had both steel and aluminum trailers, and didn't notice much
>difference in any respect (except repairs), but all of mine were markedly
>different sizes.
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>Susan G
>
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