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<DIV> <FONT size=3> Trailer haulers</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> After trying several incarnations of Piano traile=
rs I
had one made which was 10 ft long by 5 ft 4" inside width & 6 ft 6=
inches tall. I'm 6 ft 4 so I didnt' wish to klunk my head. It ha=
s a
fold down gate with an overhead garage type assist spring to lower the
door. opening it is as effortless as closing.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> We use it as a ramp. & leav=
e the
pianos on the dolly. It's a sweet set up. We have tandem drop ax=
les
which lowers the C.G. & reduces wind resistance. Tandem axles
reduce the excessive bumpin & thumpin that charachterizes the ride=
of a single axle & makes for a way smoother ride. It is=
not
over built or that heavy & I can haul two upright or 2 grands up t=
o 9
1/2 ft side by side.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Love it</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale Erwin</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>I design and build trailers for the piano trade and have found that i=
f
you just move 2 pianos every once in a while but move mostly one at a=
time a 5 x 10 single axle with extra height and a side door and a double d=
oor
on the back is the way to go. You can order the extra clearance for t=
he
door and take care of 90% of the pianos that you move. I use a fix wheel d=
olly
and block the piano on the dolly. the blocks are carpeted and are about 1/=
2
inch taller than the dolly. I also use a 5 ft ramp to go into the
trailer so I can use it other places like jumping steps. I have room in th=
e
front for a shelf to hold my supplies and for storage of kits and touch up=
stuff. I also have 2 e tracks on each side to tie down with. th=
is
trailer was also design to be pulled with a mid size pick up like a s 10 o=
r a
dakota. if you would like to talk with me about ieas or to have one b=
uilt
for you just call. one of the problems with trialer people is that! w=
hen
you mention pianos that think that you have to a trilaer to handle lots an=
d
lots of weight but you can have a light weight trailer to handle all=
your needs.</DIV>
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