Capacity of My Trailer?

[pscrabber59]

Just bought a used glav. trailer and i wanted to know the capacity of it.
1992 Calkins single axel about 16'-17' in lenght from end to end. Holds up to a 15' boat i would think.
Any way the id plate is unreadable. Is there a way to calculate & figure a capacity wt.??
Springs are 2-leaf if that helps.

Any help would be most appreciated

 

[H20Rat]

Re: Capacity of My Trailer?

Take a CLOSE look at the axle and tires, those are going to be your primary limiting factors. There might be a number stamped in the axle somewhere.

 

[pscrabber59]

Re: Capacity of My Trailer?

Nothing stamped on the axle, tires are 4.80 - 12". I'm thinking 800-1000 lbs Does that sound like a good guess?

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Capacity of My Trailer?

Nothing stamped on the axle, tires are 4.80 - 12". I'm thinking 800-1000 lbs Does that sound like a good guess?

The tires will have a max load on the sidewall - no reason to guess

 

[pscrabber59]

Re: Capacity of My Trailer?

The tires will have a max load on the sidewall - no reason to guess

Old Jeep I did not see that the first time looking but just took a second look and it says on the tire
Max-Load 785lb.
Thanks