Trailer to tow NSW?

That looks like a 300 gallon tank. Approx 2400 pounds full of water. I have the same tank on my 5 x 11 trailer with 1500 lb rated tires and I don't like to put more than 175 gallons in.
 
Technically the size of the tire is not stated, so we don't know. But let's say those are 13" rim on st175/80r13 tires. (Because it looks like a jet ski trailer) They are rated at 1360lb@50psi each. So that's 2710lb total weight capacity those tires can hold. I would say yes it should be fine. My only concern is how far back the water container is. When full un-hitching it may cause it to swing back. If you modify the mounting system on that same trailer, I don't see an issue. Looks like a good deal and the ad said it negotiable.
 
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you will get a ticket for unsecured load for sure with that thing ....and it will be all over the road if it was full and forget stopping with it full lol
 
have the seller send you a pic of the side of the tire. It should have a load rating stamped on the tire. If the trailer is manufactured it too should have a load rating.

The container looks like a standard IBC container and should be 275g. If talkinf fresh water then figure 8.4lbs *275gallon = 2310lbs. When towing this I would position it directly over the axles. DON'T tow it partially full as the water shifting may cause erratic swaying and surging of the trailer. Tow it empty of completely full and make sure to strap it down with multiple heavy duty straps. Also check the rating on your vehicle and trailer hitch ;)
 
If they aren't trailer tires they won't be able to handle any side load, and will give alot of bounce. and more importantly the axle itself would need to be a 2500 lb rated axle min. and most likely its a 1000 maybe a 1500. Asking for a disaster in my opinion.
 
barfish said:
If they aren't trailer tires they won't be able to handle any side load, and will give alot of bounce. and more importantly the axle itself would need to be a 2500 lb rated axle min. and most likely its a 1000 maybe a 1500. Asking for a disaster in my opinion.
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Good point forgot about the axle.
 
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Lots of very good points here, i didnt think of the consequences of a half full container causing swaying.

Matt, our Jeep can pull and stop up to 7000 lbs. Would like to keep it under 4000lbs.
 
mrx66699 said:
you will get a ticket for unsecured load for sure with that thing ....and it will be all over the road if it was full and forget stopping with it full lol
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Matt, I think you are used to these sized trailers for doing water changes on your tank. I agree, these are hard to stop. ( ;



 
Biggar said:
Looking good!

How much weight do you think a 4 x 8 like that can handle?
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Hard to say because it all depends on the construction, axle and tire combination. bias trailer tires hold less weight vs radial tires. if the axle is 3x3 in thickness, that a plus. If the trailer has springs, a 2 leaf spring would hold 500lbs total 1000lbs, a 3 leaf would hold 1650lb total 3300. If you look at it in person its easier to make a decision. These are things to consider.
 
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