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Omaha, Ne.

Looking in to getting a u-haul trailer. Could use some info like would 5x7 single axle or should I spring for the bigger double axle. would that be easier on bumps

I've already plotted a path free of speed bumps and minimal chuck holes:)

9/8/2014 7:49:46 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Trailer,,,,,,,,,,,,,, what are you up to Darren?

9/8/2014 7:58:11 PM

East Jordan, MI

trailers are HARD on bumps. Many have very stiff springs and no shocks.
If I was renting something, I would try to rent a pickup. Much softer ride

9/8/2014 9:52:54 PM

Omaha, Ne.

it won't fit in my truck

9/8/2014 11:14:01 PM

East Jordan, MI

use more pallets to raise it up

9/8/2014 11:19:20 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Lol....atta boy Darren. I've used the u-haul trailers and they work awesome, good luck bud!!

9/8/2014 11:40:30 PM

Torrance, Ca.

It won't fit in your truck,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

9/9/2014 12:43:13 AM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

LOL So CAL, my thought exactly

9/9/2014 7:04:00 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

He has a ranger, or s-10 :)

9/9/2014 7:40:31 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Borrow a full size truck from a friend... safer and cheaper.

9/9/2014 7:52:02 AM

Bellevue, Ohio

If you overload a trailer it will give you a softer ride. Up to a point, if the springs are total flat then it will give you a rougher ride. Load with a little more tong weight then normal and you will get some suspension from the truck, but not so much that it picks up the front wheels ;)

9/9/2014 8:00:08 AM

Central Illinois

just drag it there on the mill fabrice

9/9/2014 8:17:47 AM

Alberta

I run my 1275 pumpkin to Smokey in a tandem trailer its a 6 hr drive (pumpkin was closer to the back but over the wheels)no issues till I got there.That's when Eddy asked why I did'nt tie it down.lol..Pumpkin never moved more than an inch,and was still sound!

9/9/2014 1:26:19 PM

Joliet, IL

i have had pumpkins that wouldnt fit in a 150 size trucks due to the wheel wells but have seen pics of people using multiple pallets to get above them. only pumpkin i ever had split was my buddies on back of a long trailer. if using uhaul or trailer get them closest to end connected to truck for less divingboard effect with bump, use lots of foam cushions under pumpkin and watch the bumps.

9/9/2014 5:30:54 PM

Roselle, IL GJGEM@sbcglobal.net

Get a dump truck..

9/9/2014 6:04:41 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

I hope you make it here OK with that big orange beauty. I did witness one tragedy 2 years ago that happened to a pumpkin that made a long trip on a trailer. The grower had wrapped it tight with clear plastic to keep it from bouncing around. When he cut the plastic to unload I heard a loud pop and it split wide open. It would have placed second if it hadn't split. So make sure you pad it well for the long ride and don't wrap it in plastic.

9/10/2014 8:53:51 PM

Torrance, Ca.

After seeing the size of that stem Darren,,,,,,,,,,, looks like you have a nice one.......

Personal best maybe???

9/10/2014 9:39:23 PM

Omaha, Ne.

Ya it should at least go 800 unless it goes really really light:)

9/11/2014 8:37:01 AM