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Sep 22, 2009

Yes, get the 5000# axle. Dual 3500# axles would be even better.

2000# would not last you as long.

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

Thanks Mike, I'll look into The tandem 3500#. Although with all equipment on the trailer and tanks full shouldn't be more than 2000#. Thanks

Great White Technologies · Roof Cleaning Institute Of America Certified Roof Cleaner

keep in mind once you go over 1000 lbs or 119 gallons you get into federal DOT regulations.

125 gallons of mix plus the 35 gallons of SH puts you at 160 gallons total of hazardous materials. Plus this puts you at about 1300 lb + on the weight so you are over the DOT regs there also.

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

Does the Dot actually inforce this. I know guys who run Dump trucks in my area and they have never had dot numbers and they have had plenty of run ins with the Highway patrol and none of them have ever been cited for not having a dot#. Do you have a Dot #? I also know guys who haul lawn chemicals and none of them worry about DOT. Thanks, Doug

andy hinson · Sep 22, 2009

I went with a 6x16 trailer w/ two 3500# axles.The trailers were not on the lot w/ those axles they said they could order one. I ask them to price the trailer with axles, LED lights, spare tire, bulldog hitch. Price went up approx. $175.00. well worth it. You will likely be needing at least a 32' ladder anyway.

Chesapeake · Guest

I would go with the single 5000# axle or the dual 3500# axles. You could easily be overweight with the 2000# axle. Remember you have to add the weight of the trailer to your payload. As far as DOT, they can be bad in my area. I've never been pulled over by them, but I see them on the road everyday. They cracked down on the landscapers around here about 2 years ago. Every piece of equipment on the trailers had to be strapped with 2 straps. Guys were getting $1000 fines for having a weedeater sitting on there trailers. You deffinately don't want any reason for them to pull you over.

Great White Technologies · Roof Cleaning Institute Of America Certified Roof Cleaner

That weight is for hazardous materials of which SH is considered to be. Also the volume limit is 119 Gallons which ever you hit first.

Any law enforcement officer can fine you for this. Not worth the risk to me.

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

Thanks Chris, i appreciate your comments. The trailer place told me that the single axle with the 3500# would have a payload of 2000#. For the $500.00 I may go with the single axle 5000#. It will cost me $1500.00. Thanks

andy hinson · Oct 11, 2009

Here is a picture of a short ladder rack with attached sign

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

Call your state police and ask to be referred to your state police DOT trainer. That person will gladly answer all your questions about DOT chemical compliance. Also getting a DOT# is really not a big deal, it requires a physical and the # is free. Always keep your MSDS sheets with hazard lists within arms reach of the driver when carrying chemicals and properly label your container. Your chemical supplier will have labels and the hazard sheet.

-- Edited by Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 on Monday 12th of October 2009 08:29:46 AM

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