So, having watched the video of three same brand trailers, it is still a vague choice between the scissors and the single three stage lift.
What are peoples thoughts?
Is an off center load going to be a problem with the three stage set-up, or not that big a deal? Does one raise higher than the other? Is one more apt or likely damaged? Straight front box vs tilted top lip?
I also looked at Bri Mar/B Wise on line. Bri Mar being the basic model and B Wise loaded up with hydraulics, jack and multi function tailgate, to 15k -19k on-line ads depending on length. They say prep and paint is the same for both lines, with the exception of a two tone choices on the B Wise line.
Good question. I would say the weakest type would be the duel cylinder because the starting point it has the most stress on the beginning of the lift. Next would be the scissor lift type because it would have more starting power at the beginning of the lift. And the strongest would be the telescoping type. I also think the telescope type has the best lift angle height according to the video.
I called the galvanizing plant and got a price for a hot dip. It cost $0.48 per pound and they weigh it after it's dipped. So my 16' utility trailer is about 1500 lbs dry weight so thats $720 for the dip not including the sand blast witch he said they didn't do.
It would also have to be stripped down to bear metal with all moving parts removed. I put in a call about a price for sandblasting but haven't got a price yet.
The dip sounds very reasonable compared to how much a paint job would cost. Of corse if you have a heavy trailer that cost would be more. If the dry weight is 4K it would cost $1,920 for the hot dip alone plus sandblasting.
I'll post the sandblasting price when he calls back.
My old utility trailer needs a new floor and I was planning on replacing it sometime this winter before it gets hot again. If the price is right, I'm gonna have it blasted and hot dipped and I should never need paint again.