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At 59 I've known one man that could thump a trailer tire and know the pressure within 5lbs either way, of course he'd been maintaining refer trailers for 20 years. I use a pressure gauge and/or my TPMS. Thank You for the video! I'm upgrading my campers frame and suspension while I modify it to be a toy hauler. Even though my old motorcycle no longer weighs 900lbs that's the weight I'm using added to my camper. Because the camper frame is under "static" load, is there anything else I should consider as I make this shift? Yes I've up graded my axle hubs, wheels and tires.

I think you are very good at explaining how to and the videos are very good quality thank you

Unfortunately I have to do non CDL until I’m 21 which sucks bcs I had mine since I was 18

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Great vid with thorough explanations! I appreciate SAFETY FIRST!!! I'm Preparing to replace the tandem axles on my 27' travel trailer (7500# GVWR). How would you safely handle this in terms of jacking, placement of jack stands, etc? I have 4 new 6 ton jacks stands, 4 new 3 ton jack stands and a new 3 ton floor jack. The trailer does have overslung axles so it sits higher of ground (26" from ground to bottom of I beam frame). My 6 ton stands rise 23". I would think the frame has to be raised up to 30" to allow for springs and tires to clear. Thanks!

Fantastic video! I really appreciate the use of basic hand tools because most how-to videos fail to recognize a repair like this will often need to be done in the field. Thanks for the info and tips!

All Aluminum vs All steel enclosed trailers please? Thank you so much for the excellent information and tutorials!

Thank you

If it's rated 10,001 and up it's a CDL required trailer that's federal lawi am a truck and trailer dealer and also run trucks it's pretty much that simple

Do you know a shop in GA that is reputable for trailer axle service and repair?

I’ve watched a few of your videos now and you always say “we’re not going to talk about all aluminum today”. When will you talk about them? Is there a reason you always avoid talking about them?

this guy knows his craft down to a science...

If i put that much grease on the spindle, it would definately push some of it off as it slides on.

I use easy lube after hand packing bearings then pull hub back off to make sure I didn't blow out seals, then reassemble, reuse easy lube, re-preload bearings. or in emergency to make sure I still have plenty of grease if I halve to go up to a few hundred miles past service - the over greaser fyi this is only because the trailer came with easy lube otherwise Id be at 10k service instead of 12k

You are GREAT!

Outstanding. We appreciate your thought process, rather, your philosophy on axle bearing/brakes maintenance. You, sir, are a man to emulate. Cheers.

Great video !!!. I pull a 28ft Airstream travel trailer with Goodyear Endurance tires. I use a TPMS system for active monitoring as we travel down the road. Based on load and experience they are inflated to 65 psi cold. It’s also important to reset tire pressures with seasonal changes. Tire pressure will change with changes in ambient temperatures. We plan our travel days carefully with emphasis on safety. We stay under 65mph. It’s my understanding that the sidewalls are stronger on ST tires than on LT tires which is important on tandem axle trailers. The sidewall pressures on tandem axle trailers is serious when turning.

Great video! My trailer has a 7K break system and after our trailer service department replaced our springs, on the way home, I noticed that the trailer brakes are not stopping like they did before. My 1 Ton is doing a lot of work stopping our 13 Ton 5th Wheel. So after watching our video, I have a better understanding on how the brakes work. I did manually adjust the each brake (tandem) until there was sufficient drag on the drum, but it still spun. After the adjustment, there was no real improvement in braking. I am not wondering if there may be an issue with the magnets. However, I tested the emergency brake stop by pulling the cable while moving the trailer, and all 4 wheels locked up and the trailer would not move. So I am not sure now where the problem lies. I have not taken any of the drums off, so I have not looked at the brake assembly yet. I know all 4 brakes are getting voltage as they all locked up. The gain on my brake controller is set to 5 and the boost level is 1. The breaks worked great before the service on the springs. The dealer said they replaced the real seal on the hub, but did not touch the breaks. So my question is this, why do the brakes lock up when I pull the emergency brake cable, but when I just drive with the trailer, I don't feel the trailer assisting in stopping like before? I even increased the gain to max and it made no difference. I watched 2 of your videos that I thought would help, and they did to some degree, but I was trying to understand the difference of braking with the controller and then then how the emergency cable locks the wheels up. It appears to me that the brakes can stop the trailer, but through the controller, It does not seem to control the brakes like before. Just a side note, I connected my trailer to another 1 ton with an integrated controller, made the same settings, and had the same results. Thank you again for your videos. I love them.

Ford F350,14 000 ,48'duall single axel 3 car 12000,NO cdl all day long

Thanks for including links to the tools you used. Really appreciate people who post such informative videos on RUclips.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Nice trailer with those 8k axles

2025 RV industry introduced new spring (not leaf) addition to torsion axels.

Just spit it out😅how much is expensive and how much is less expensive😢just say it 😳

Thats good information to know!!!!!!!!! God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SC DOT officer told me as long as I am not pulling commercial/ I don’t except any type of payment. I don’t need a CDL, also farmers are not required to have a CDL in our state.

Kind of a dick. Oh, from Texas. Republican.

It’s real basic. The FMSCA REQUIRES any vehicle (straight truck) used for commercial purposes rated over 26,000 GVWR requires a CDL (Class A/B) Additionally, any combination of vehicles (truck & trailer) rated over 10,000lbs requires a Class A CDL. This does not apply to private citizens using rentals (ie Uhauls) or any RV used for non-commercial purposes. Put simply, if you’re making money with your 1 ton dually pulling a hotshot trailer and the combined GWVR is over 10k you need the same license as that trucker running OTR pushing 80k in his Peterbilt and 53’ van. It’s all about that 10k number and who’s making money. It’s kinda dumb because you could put anyone in a Class 8 truck with a trailer rated for 80k GVWR and as long as they aren’t using it for commercial purposes they can travel the country with zero training or licensing beyond what an is required for the average driver. They’ll probably have fun explaining that to every power tripping CEO after bypassing every weigh station they come across….

It’s real basic. The FMSCA REQUIRES any vehicle used for commercial (straight truck) use over 26,000 GVWR requires a CDL (Class A/B) Additionally, any combination vehicle (truck & trailer) over 10,000lbs requires a Class A CDL. This does not apply to private citizens using rentals (ie Uhauls) or any RV used for non-commercial purposes. Put simply, your making money with your 1 ton dually pulling a hotshot trailer pulling over 10k you need the same license as that trucker running OTR pushing 80k in his Peterbilt and 53’ van. It’s all about that 10k number and who’s making money.

Thanks for the video!

You cannot derate a trailer. I’ve been on the phone with DOT about this. They go by the sticker that is on your truck from the manufacture and the sticker that is on the trailer. They don’t care if you drop the way to the truck or the trailer then two stickers or what they go by and they cannot go over 26001 but if it is for non-commercial use you do not need a CDL Like if you’re pulling a camper and truck that’s over the 26001 you’re fine if you have a personal trailer and truck that is over the 26001 as long as it says not for higher on the back of it, or farm use you are fine but the derate the truck or the trailer is not legal they go by the stickers that are actually on the trailer and the truck door from the manufacturer. I asked if I should get a non-commercial CDL and they told me I could but do not need have to that’s in the state of Pennsylvania

Great educational video. Thank you

I’m in the planning phase of my hot shot business. I have a 2017 2500 ram. I do plan to get my cdl. What’s to stop me from purchasing a 22GN after I get a cdl and just run light until I can upgrade to a 3500 dually? If I cap my loads at 26k they can scale me all day but I would be in compliance.

Great video. Thanks for making it.

What size and type of screws did you use

Informative video.

There is actually only one thing you need to know. ONLY TWO trailer tires are made in the US and are worth buying. All others no matter what brand are made in China and even they says you MUST replace them every two years even if you don't drive on them much. Most of mine failed while the trailer was parked. Same as Chinese car tires they become as the tire shop says Herniated, they grow huge bulges and will blow out.

There is no such thing as a CD l trailer. All trailers are non CD l. Hell I can hook up the biggest goose neck. You want and drive all over the country. We just a class c license. The only time you need a CD l is if you're getting paid.

You did such a good job explaining and demonstrating how to properly lubricate wheel bearings with EZ Lube axles. How could you miss this one so bad, perhaps you should stick with mechanical issues. The letter C in CDL stands for commercial. If you are not going down the road in a commercial application, then there is NO need for CDL. Perhaps you meant to title your video to reference a commercial CDL trailers, but you did not do that. Even in your state of Texas where a special license is required to go down the road heavy, there is a NON Commercial license available for non commercial uses, so no CDL required. In my state, I can hook my class 6 Freightliner up to my tandem dually gooseneck flatbed and haul items down the road for my personal use all day long legaly without a CDL. The tricky part can be what is considered commercial. Once that is defined, the license requirement is simple. I am a retired owner operator OTR driver that owned my own trucking company and have had a commercial license since the 1970's, before CDL was a thing. I still have a CDL, but that doesn't mean I need one. Please stay in your lane, you do a good job when you are in it.

I live in central New York, it is a marine environment. Say wahhhhtt, you're 200 miles from the ocean!!! Well, when they put down one million tons of salt every winter on the roads, it is a marine environment. That said, go Harbor Freight and buy the heat shrink butt splices SKU: 66729 AND SUPER LUBE 3 Oz Synthetic Grease SKU: 93744. After the wire is stripped 'dunk' the wire into the tube of grease 3/4", insert into the splice, crimp properly then shrink the tubing to seal. These connection Never Fail due to corrosion. There should be a bit of grease that comes out the end upon completion. A yellow splice will accommodate 2 -14ga wires.

Excellent information. Listening from Calgary Alberta. I’m a DUYer

Inspection every 5-10 years whether it needs it or not 😂😂

Excellent information Thank you 👍😊

Thanks for the info …how would you do a tire rotatation on a trailer like ol red

How do I find a serial number on my utility trailer? I inherited a 5 x 10 in 2020, and there was a sticker on the tongue, but it had faded out years ago. Why do they use stickers I'll never know . There is an N and a 9 digit number stamped on the axle, but I can't find anything about my particular trailer ! Thanks in advance for any info !

How can I get in touch with your shop to replace outdated travel trailer axles?

plan to refurbish a C channel frame trailer into a 1/8 inch plate steel box to live in or move stuff i dont want getting wet. 4x8 base and 7ft tall, its gonna be a bad bitch with a 6k axel on it

Another great informational video. Thanks for what you do. Don

In your opinion for 5200-7k single tire axles is straight tube good for dump and flatbed trailers where they are only loaded 50% of the time.

What are your thoughts on using old oil and diesel to treat the floor when it’s dry? I have seen a few videos and never heard of it before.