14k equipment trailer deck ideas

[wiseoldj]

Hello all,

Thought I would post a question to some more experienced folks. so here it goes.

Im driving from Sacramento area to alaska and need to purchase a 14k trailer.

1.) I need to move some roofing pannels that are 23',9" and 88 inches wide.

2.) A deckover 22ft (looking at a pj t8) would work. However, I would prefer a standard fendered trailer. Has anyone ever made some sort of platform to temporarily raise the bed above the fenders of a trailer? If so could you post some photos or explain your design.

Thank you in advance!!

 

[chidog]

How much will the load weigh before the addition of a bed riser?

 

[wiseoldj]

bout 8000k

 

[Delmer]

I'd think about buying enough 2" foamular 250 to do it, even if you end up selling it up there, it might make you a few bucks even?

 

[Welder Dave]

If the trailer had stake pockets you could make some 2x4 cross members to carry the load over the fenders.

 

[wiseoldj]

I did think about using some long length 4x6s like jenga blocks to build it up to enough height. The only problem is i might hang over the back of the trailer a few feet.

I really like both ideas what is foamular 250? I assume a foam of some sort.

 

[wiseoldj]

nevermind quick google search answered that question thats a fantastic idea.

 

[wiseoldj]

any other thoughts?

 

[BMSCPA]

Just stack pallets up.

 

[cfherrman]

How far are you driving this 8000# load? If it's from Sacramento to Alaska I don't think a 14k trailer will make it.

 

[wiseoldj]

sacremento to Alaska. sorry for the long response

 

[CM1995]

The pink or blue foam board is what I would go with. I bet there's a good market for it up there if you didn't use it yourself. Light, strong and wouldn't rattle on the Alcan HWY.

We had a bundle of the blue stuff left over from an O'Reilly auto my guys used to insulate their gun shop.

 

[cfherrman]

I'd get a trailer with 14 ply tires then. Imo trailers are rated for like 50% loaded time.

 

[wiseoldj]

gotcha thank you all for the input!