Hay Racks

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Reg. May 2005

Posted 2011-11-05 12:26 PM (#138723)
Subject: Hay Racks

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Why are some racks behind the axle and some are over the axle?

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Reg. Aug 2004

Posted 2011-11-05 2:06 PM (#138725 - in reply to #138723)
Subject: RE: Hay Racks

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Originally written by Gone on 2011-11-05 12:26 PM

Why are some racks behind the axle and some are over the axle?

OK, I'll play your silly game!!.... Why are some racks behind the axle and some over the axle?

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Reg. Jan 2007

Posted 2011-11-05 2:25 PM (#138726 - in reply to #138723)
Subject: RE: Hay Racks

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Originally written by Gone on 2011-11-05 12:26 PM

Why are some racks behind the axle and some are over the axle?

It depends on the geometry of the trailer design...heavy living quarters et cetera...I would think you'd find the hay rack BEHIND the axles...

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Reg. Aug 2007

Posted 2011-11-05 3:51 PM (#138730 - in reply to #138723)
Subject: RE: Hay Racks

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Also having the hay rack near the rear of the trailer, means that the ladder will also be mounted where it won't interfere with awnings, doors etc. You wouldn't want a hay rack over the LQ area, where it would be in the way of the vents, AC unit, antenna etc.

With the additional weight near the rear of the trailer, it is also closer to the axles, and lessens a bit of the pin weight.

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Reg. May 2005

Posted 2011-11-05 5:46 PM (#138732 - in reply to #138723)
Subject: RE: Hay Racks

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Thanks...Just wondering.

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Reg. Aug 2004

Posted 2011-11-05 6:14 PM (#138733 - in reply to #138723)
Subject: RE: Hay Racks

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