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What is the purpose of a dovetail trailer?

What is the purpose of a dovetail trailer?

It was designed to achieve a low center of gravity which provides a safe smooth towing experience and the convenience of a dovetail to load vehicles that require this specific angle. The low bed height also allows a very easy transition while using the ramp set to load.

How long is the dovetail on a trailer?

Buy Trailer Dovetails Our trailers come have a variety of dovetails, 2 ft to 5 ft.

How do you lengthen a trailer?

Like making a trailer wider, there are multiple ways to increase length.

  1. Add Material. The first and easiest option is to add material to the front and back of the existing trailer.
  2. Cut the Trailer Frame and Insert Sections.
  3. Add Material Then Move The Axle.
  4. Combinations of the Lengthening Options Above.

What does Beavertail mean on a trailer?

The Beavertail (sometimes called a Dove Tail) is a sloped extension on the rear frame of a trailer to allow equipment to be loaded over the rear of the trailer – with or without the use of rear ramps.

What are monster ramps?

Monster Ramps give you an ultra-wide platform to load equipment and store flat to the deck when not in use. The ramps are spring assisted when lifting from the deck and from the ground, making them easy to handle.

Can a trailer axle be lengthened?

you can “only” widen an axle if it is a straight axle. Some axles are cambered, the factory puts a bow in them for loading purpose’s. Straight axles are no problem to widen as mentioned. To see if you have a cambered one just stand behind your trailer and look at the axle, you will be able to tell.

What angle is a beavertail on a trailer?

The beavertail car trailer plans are designed to provide a low loading angle of only 10 degrees while still providing sufficient capacity to transport just about any vehicle.

How much weight can mega ramps hold?

Carrying Capacity 15,850 lbs.

Can you use a trailer with a bent tongue?

Sho, a bent tongue won’t make a trailer crab track. It takes the axle being out of line with the chassis to make it run crooked. It could make it run off to one side or the other, in relation to the centerline of the car, but it’ll be straight if the axle’s under it straight still.

How do I strengthen my trailer?

A Second Approach to strengthen a trailer frame is to “sister” the beams. Weld a new beam next to the existing beam, which may be easier to say than to do. For a simple rectangular trailer, this might increase the width a little, so note that the new axle may also want a wider spring seat dimension.

What is a self cleaning dovetail?

A Self-Cleaning (or Ladder-Style) Beavertail is an alternative to the traditional wood or steel covered beavertail . It is constructed using angle iron so that it provides extra traction when loading machinery and allows dirt to fall through so it isn’t carried onto the trailer’s deck.

What kind of dovetail do I need for my trailer?

This revolutionary trailer dovetail is 3′ longer than the industry average of 9′, which results in an easier to climb approach angle, aided by Blackwood Lumber runners. Our revolutionary 12′ Hydraulic Dovetail is available as a standard tail choice on all GOOSENECK, PINTLE, and STEP DECK trailers.

Did PJ Trailers invent the hydraulic dovetail?

Please try again later. At PJ Trailers we not only created the first gooseneck hydraulic dovetail, we perfected it. Our 10” dovetail makes it extremely quick to load and unload heavy equipment.

How do I contact dovetail trailers?

1-800-628-9748. Dovetail. Dovetail style trailers are probably the most popular style of trailer in the US. Dovetail trailers offer affordability with simplicity of use. All our dovetail trailers come with spring loaded ramps to make handling the ramps and easier task.

What are the specs of a 10K hydraulic dovetail?

about any of the following standard 10K Hydraulic Dovetail specifications. HYDRAULIC DOVETAIL – featuring the patented HydraSled locking system. BATTERIES – TWO 12 Volt military grade with onboard battery tender. NECK – 12″ 19 lb. wide flange beams. MAIN BEAMS – 12″ 19 lb. wide flange beams. AXLES – 10,000lb. Dexter Oil Bath