CHIEFWAHO Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 We had been looking for an aluminum wedge for probably better than a year. This 50' Featherlite popped up about 2 hours from us. Picked it up over a month ago. It needs a few little things but the most glaring need to me were the tires. Little test loading Has 3, 7k axles all with brakes. Decided to upgrade wheels and tires to 17.5" Also went with new hubs to upgrade from the 1/2" studs to 5/8" 1999 Volvo VNL610, Cummins M11 - 350/400 HP, 10 speed Rockwell - 'CHIEF' Custom flatbed with TrailerSaver air hitch. 3 cyl 8000 watt Kubota diesel generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 nice! 2007 Volvo 780 Volvo D12D, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maveric Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Very nice. I was struggling with needing to put 3 vehicles on my 30' GN. It just wasn't going to happen. My son is almost to driving age, and we picked up a crawler for him a few months back. So we did something similar. Actually heading to South Dakota to pick up a 48' drop deck tomorrow. Never thought I would say that my 30' trailer was too short. When I ordered it from the dealer in 2002, it was the biggest trailer in town (although its not a big town). I hope I don't out grow the new one.... Chris & Tonya '99 Freightliner FLD120, '01 Wabash Toyhauler (32' garage, 20' LQ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Now you need another truck to haul the RV! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maveric Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Brought ours home on Sunday. I think it is big enough. Pulled nice too. Chris & Tonya '99 Freightliner FLD120, '01 Wabash Toyhauler (32' garage, 20' LQ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEFWAHO Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Very NICE!!!!!!! Brought ours home on Sunday. I think it is big enough. Pulled nice too. 1999 Volvo VNL610, Cummins M11 - 350/400 HP, 10 speed Rockwell - 'CHIEF' Custom flatbed with TrailerSaver air hitch. 3 cyl 8000 watt Kubota diesel generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEFWAHO Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Finally got around to install! 1999 Volvo VNL610, Cummins M11 - 350/400 HP, 10 speed Rockwell - 'CHIEF' Custom flatbed with TrailerSaver air hitch. 3 cyl 8000 watt Kubota diesel generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maveric Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Those wheels look good. I opted for the 22.5's on the new trailer, but I was seriously considering upgrading to 17.5's on my goose. Ended up moving to G rated 16's....then bought the new trailer. They should last me a LONG time. Did you replace backing plates and brakes at the same time? Chris & Tonya '99 Freightliner FLD120, '01 Wabash Toyhauler (32' garage, 20' LQ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEFWAHO Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Did you replace backing plates and brakes at the same time? No, everything appeared to be in good shape. 1999 Volvo VNL610, Cummins M11 - 350/400 HP, 10 speed Rockwell - 'CHIEF' Custom flatbed with TrailerSaver air hitch. 3 cyl 8000 watt Kubota diesel generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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