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Hello to the forum! Recently acquired a M200A1 trailer without the generator. A two wheeled version not 4. I plan to convert it to a water trailer to have on the property for fire suppression during slash burning or other fire emergencies.
The nameplate states a 5000 lb load. I was thinking about 550 gals x 8.3 lbs per gal = 4656 lbs which leaves 444 for tank, pump, hose, reel, plumbing and valves. I may need to cut back to 500 gals... we shall see.
The pintle hitch sits pretty high for a standard 4x4 receiver. I have seen higher ( bed height) hitches mounted on flatbeds.
Are there any limitations for two wheeled versions vs 4? Is it simply footprint pressure not less load capacity?
Any suggestions from those who have made water trailers?
Any recommendations for towing behind a pickup?
Anything else I should be aware of?
The nameplate states a 5000 lb load. I was thinking about 550 gals x 8.3 lbs per gal = 4656 lbs which leaves 444 for tank, pump, hose, reel, plumbing and valves. I may need to cut back to 500 gals... we shall see.
The pintle hitch sits pretty high for a standard 4x4 receiver. I have seen higher ( bed height) hitches mounted on flatbeds.
Are there any limitations for two wheeled versions vs 4? Is it simply footprint pressure not less load capacity?
Any suggestions from those who have made water trailers?
Any recommendations for towing behind a pickup?
Anything else I should be aware of?
