Fact is the old axiom is true that you get what you pay for. In addition, if it is too good to be true then it probably isnt. In this case you got a trailer ramp without cables that was light enough to lift and you thought copuld handle a 6k lb car. Nobody else in the industry offers this but you wanted it to be true so you ignored your better judgement and proceeded with the purchase. Lesson learned. You will have happier days if you chalk this one up to life and move on. My $0.02
Umm, what? He got a trailer ramp without cables that was light enough to lift that he was TOLD could handle a 6k lb car. Thinking has nothing to do with it. He trusted the judgment of the company that builds them, yeah, that seems so dumb, huh?
In addition, why would anyone without a post count come on here with the response they get. I agree we should be skeptical but you can not automatically assume they are here for nefarious reasons just because they are happy with their trailer but have a low post count. Like I said before, if this problem is the MO of Class Act wouldnt you think with all the circulation this is getting we would have others with a similar experience and a low post count chime in?
I got hosed by a very popular 4x4 parts company that everybody says is great to deal with. three times I got parts that didn't fit, then was told it must be my parts that were wrong, and ahd them go off on me because I posted up about their crappy parts. Funny, i ordered the same parts from another company, and they fit perfectly. However, people still swear the other company can do no wrong, so no, I wouldn't necessarily expect others to chime in.
The average "CAR" does not weigh 6000 lbs. In fact it is about 2/3 of that. In fact I would bet that most "CARS" hauled in these kinds of trailers are either from the 60's/70's or are race "CARS" which puts them at an even lower weight. OCG knows this as you have assured us of his level of expertise in all areas so this means it is up to him to make sure his oddball application is satisfied. You seem to think that his application is typical but it definately is not. As I stated in a previous post, I had a 1ton truck that weighed less than the car he wanted to haul. The door on my trailer would not handle his car and it is sold on all models. He bought an optional door that was obviously made lighter and expected what the standard door on his beloved Haulmarks probably can not deliver.
See above and also consider this: Capacity per square foot of that ramp was higher than that of the floor of the trailer.
If this is the case then all enclosed car hauler manufacturers are in the same category. There are an abundance of trailers manufactured with 3500 lb axles that do not fit that description but then again they really can not haul much anyway. Plus you get to change tires every 100 miles because the thing is being operated at 100% of capacity. Ask me how I know? Ill tell ya, its because I have changed many a buddies tires along the interstate. In the 7 years I have owned mine I have had one blowout and that was because of dry rot that I ignored.
Not to make a single sale. I could see it if there was big money at stake like the decision not to recall the vibration issue on Ford Explorers but instead ecomend a lower tire pressure that led to the failure of many Firestone tires. What makes more sence is that the salesman from JTI would do this for a single sale/commision. Heck it was probably just an eror on the salemans part. He deals with many manufactures and probably does not know each one as well as the company reps. Do you not see what I mean about there being other more logical answers? Open your mind to other possibilities. I mean I am not dead set that CA is not at fault I just do not have enough evidence to hang them. I do believe OCG was clear with JTI about his application just not convinced they accurately conveyed it to CA when the order was placed.
I've only owned one vehicle under 4400 lbs, out of 6-7 vehicles.
Yep, OCG knew most are lighter, WHICH IS WHY HE SPECIFIED IT TO BE BUILT HEAVIER!! If you have a 1 ton that weighs much under 6k lbs, that's just pathetic.
He bought an optional door and expected it to be lighter and hold more weight than the standard one BECAUSE IT WAS SPEC'D THAT WAY!!
Jesus, what part of this is so hard to get?
If that trailer floor won't take a 4 point load of it's weight rating, then it's just crappy engineering, seeing as it's a car trailer, and most have 4 tires.
His does NOT have 3500lb axles, it has a 7k CAPACITY. I believe he stated it has 5k axles. Big difference.
He paid for it heightened, and the ramp lengthened, and a custom ramp, they did all of that. Do you honestly think they just missed the 6k pound part? I highly doubt it.
One way or the other, the engineering *****.
OCG, have an implement company build you a trailer, they actually know how to make something last. My car trailer was built by one, and you won't see any of this low-rent **** on it.
It's my firm opinion that 90% of the trailer manufacturers are hacks. Wiring is ****, ran like ****, holes cut with torches, not fully welded where it should be, spliced metal where it shouldn't be, lightweight fenders that dent if you drop a ratchet ******** them, paint that doesn't hold up, etc.
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