I figured I'd start a new thread instead of continuing to hi-jack Atgreenes on this subject.
I'd damaged my trailer ramps with the grousers on my dozer while loading it. The cross channels were angle, point down, and slightly elevated above the main side channels.
the grousers were able to get hooked underneith, and pry up/tear the metal cross channels. Since the trailer was still in warrenty I contacted the factory about the problem. They wanted me to bring the trailer back to the selling dealer (their closest anyway)but since this was 150 miles away I'd have too much time/fuel invested in total transportation.
So we discussed the problem, and their "approved" repair for it. They assured me this repair would eliminate any possibility for more damage. So I did their repair myself, and will test it soon. If it still doesn't fix the problem I'll either build new ramps myself(and try to get them to pay), or bring the trailer back to the dealer for warrenty.
Their "repair" procedure consisted of welding 3/4" round steel bars across the edges of the cross members. They said the grousers couldn't get hooked, and would instead roll off them. We'll see!!
I've documented everything I've done, and submitted the pictures and prices of the repair to them. We'll see if they come through. If not, I'm only out $55 bucks, and some time in the garage.
I'd damaged my trailer ramps with the grousers on my dozer while loading it. The cross channels were angle, point down, and slightly elevated above the main side channels.
the grousers were able to get hooked underneith, and pry up/tear the metal cross channels. Since the trailer was still in warrenty I contacted the factory about the problem. They wanted me to bring the trailer back to the selling dealer (their closest anyway)but since this was 150 miles away I'd have too much time/fuel invested in total transportation.
So we discussed the problem, and their "approved" repair for it. They assured me this repair would eliminate any possibility for more damage. So I did their repair myself, and will test it soon. If it still doesn't fix the problem I'll either build new ramps myself(and try to get them to pay), or bring the trailer back to the dealer for warrenty.
Their "repair" procedure consisted of welding 3/4" round steel bars across the edges of the cross members. They said the grousers couldn't get hooked, and would instead roll off them. We'll see!!
I've documented everything I've done, and submitted the pictures and prices of the repair to them. We'll see if they come through. If not, I'm only out $55 bucks, and some time in the garage.