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11-02-11, 18:46
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I concur. A 3/4 ton is suitable for a carrier. The 7500 lb trailer is pushing it's threshold though....lean towards the 9990 pound trailer.
I bought my trailer almost a decade ago. I went with a 12,000 pound one, and have never regretted it. I was also able to register it at a lower weight class to avoid the licensing and inspection aspects of a trailer over 9950 in this province, so best of both worlds. Only mistake I made was only making a 14 foot deck which has made hauling trucks or any car bigger than a sub compact an adventure. As Bob says, don't skimp on the chains or cargo straps either. If you haven't used chains before, ask a real trucker. Don't learn about securing a load the hard way. Even a 2 ton princess auto chain come-along will be enough to load a carrier or most vehicles onto the trailer. I always avoid the urge to use a tractor. Too much oomph at the wrong time leads to problems. Ten minutes with the comealong will get almost any load right where you want it, and is good excersize too. 
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11-02-11, 22:04
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...one more thing....
....from experience....
Make sure you have a spare tire, lug wrench and a (or many) jacks that will handle the full load...... Having that as part of your kit means you will almost never have a flat..... not having them...... almost guaranteed you will need them !!!! Bob
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11-02-11, 23:25
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If you do get a flat on a trailer, you usually don't know about it until it is already too late to save the rubber. Many dealers sell tire/rim assys, rather than rubber on it's own.
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11-02-11, 23:49
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Ralph, if you are going to poach a carrier from a place near me be sure to call me for some technical assistance...
 BTW, I do drive a truck and may know something about loading and securing... Prior rigger and crane operator as well.
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13-02-11, 02:37
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A good 3/4 ton will haul a 15000 pound tractor on a heavy tandem axle trailer with no problem so a carrier is like a walk in the park.
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