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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Greywolf
I wouldn't call it a bandaid - more like a wrist brace. I can only recommend however, what is done with that recommendation is someone elses choice.

Post #27 brings up some issues that are additional considerations too. Another one is high center of gravity on the trailer, and is why trailers made out of the back half of an old pickup truck are very dangerous. Especially if the shocks are shot...

My personal preference is always to have every advantage I can get.
Touche on the truck bed trailer... I wouldn't run one at higways speeds. Farm use heck yes I use handbuilt trailers, but other than that no.

But really if you get a bumper pull set up that can handle 10k might as well cover all your uses for it. Kinda like buying the fiver hitch than maxes out your truck's specs. You might not 'need' it now but easily could in the future. And if you happen to be able to afford it, it Does make life easier.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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Link to some interesting perspective on choosing a truck and a trailer...Some of the info is old, but informative nonetheless.

http://www.booksfast.net/1.0.htm
 
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