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Old 02-21-2016, 10:22 AM   #1
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Anyone know the distance?

Does anyone know the distance from the outside of one tire to the outside of the tire of the next axle? Preparing boards to set our 315BHK on at the asphalt storage lot when we get it at the end of the week. Thanks
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Old 02-21-2016, 10:35 AM   #2
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Does anyone know the distance from the outside of one tire to the outside of the tire of the next axle? Preparing boards to set our 315BHK on at the asphalt storage lot when we get it at the end of the week. Thanks
Prepare???? Get two 4'X8' boards, don't cut the ends at an angle thinking the tires will roll up easier. You'll just make a set of chocks if you do, and the trailer will shove them across the asphalt.
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One must "prepare" when today is the only day I don't have a child in tow and the weather is nice. Got to get things done when I can!

I really hope you don't mean 4ft by 8ft. I was thinking of a 2"x12" or 2"x10" board under each side. Just trying to find out how long a board I would need to make sure both tires are up off the asphalt. Thanks
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I think he meant 8" by 4'. Leaving the ends square is something I never thought of but makes sense.
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I think he meant 8" by 4'. Leaving the ends square is something I never thought of but makes sense.
Yes I did. Sorry.
Fireman, get more length than is minimum in case one board slips a little.
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Old 02-22-2016, 09:29 AM   #6
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You can figure the span between the axles is less than 8 ft.(max trailer width). I used a pair of 2x12x4ft under each axle set. Gives you a little more wiggle room from side to side. They're heavy enough square cut that they don't move when you drove on to them and the weight is distributed over a greater area than single boards. 2x10s would have worked too. I screwed a piece of 4x4 to one side as a rear stop and used treated lumber for longevity
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As has been said 48" span will ensure both tires are on the board. I have never been concerned with getting the tires up off asphalt or my concert shop floor. My car hauler that sits outside the tires in contact with the ground and the moisture from it so I put that trailer up on 2x10x48"
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OK, I'll ask... why do you want it to sit on wood, instead of asphalt?
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OK, I'll ask... why do you want it to sit on wood, instead of asphalt?
He wants something to elevate one side for leveling left-to-right.

I use PT boards as well. I have one long one (about 5') and a shorter one (about 4'). That way if I need the extra height to level I can stack them and the longer one on the bottom acts as a ramp up to the shorter one on top. I'd like to find a 1x8 or 1x10 to allow for a finer adjustment.
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OK, I'll ask... why do you want it to sit on wood, instead of asphalt?

Mainly because the asphalt is fresh and I don't want the tires sitting on it when it gets hot. That and it just seems like it would be better on the tires.


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He wants something to elevate one side for leveling left-to-right.

I use PT boards as well. I have one long one (about 5') and a shorter one (about 4'). That way if I need the extra height to level I can stack them and the longer one on the bottom acts as a ramp up to the shorter one on top. I'd like to find a 1x8 or 1x10 to allow for a finer adjustment.

No, this is just for when we are not using the trailer and it is sitting at the storage lot.

As for leveling, I think I'm going to give that Andersen leveling device a try.


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Boy am I confused. Sorry.
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I had some roof sheeting. Cut 2 pieces a foot wide so I have a 1 foot by 4 foot piece, 3/8 inches thick. Use these while in outside storage. Keeps the tire covers off the pavement, so water does not build up and freeze against the tires. Also keeps tire shine off the pavement. The thin sheets allow for chocks to be set. For leveling I cut several 1 x 8 and 2 x 8 pieces of scrap pt 14 inches long. I can level at 1 inch, 1.5 inches or 2.5 inches. stows nicely in a milk crate for hauling. Never cared for the Leggo blocks.
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I have the Anderson levelers and love them but I still carry two 2"x8"x5' and 2 2"x8"x2' because sometimes the Andersons just aren't enough....
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I used two 2x10 12 foot long spaced 6 feet apart center to center that are treated


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