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StarFire Trailers builds trailers based on your needs and requirements.  You, more than anyone, know that most every facet of the pyro industry is highly regulated, and this places a monetary burden on the entire industry, the costs of which are usually passed on to the customers.  With this in mind, my trailers are designed to keep your costs low by providing long-term usability and a minimum of maintenance.  This is especially true of my aluminum trailers. The option list is small, and varies depending if you choose a steel or aluminum trailer.  To me, "Long Term Usability" means LED lighting, enclosed wiring, water-resistant wiring connections, torsion axles and a full compliment of rack tie-down points as standard.

StarFire Trailers are usually designed for those using HDPE or fiberglass guns, which keeps trailer weight and material costs low for both my company and yours.  I assume that most companies are now using HDPE or fiberglass instead of steel guns, and I design my trailers that way.  This DOES NOT mean you cannot use steel guns with my trailers.  The standard combined axle capacity of our 16' trailer is 4,000 to 8,000 lbs., and the 20' and 24' capacity is 8,000 to 10,000 lbs.  If you plan on using steel guns on the the trailer, or if you will be using some type of pod system (like those sold by PyroMaster) on a regular basis, please let me know as this will affect axle placement and trailer design.  

The lifting mechanisms currently used for the Pivot Decks each have a rating capacity of 4,000 Lbs., and a minimum of two are used for each pivot deck.  I usually use three Pivot Deck supports per deck, with a combined 36,000 lb. support capability.  This provides exceptional stability and strength.  As a standard, each pivot deck has three positions:  5 degrees, 10 degrees, and a maximum angle of 20 degrees from horizontal. 

I have a list of the trailer requirements for each state, such as minimum trailer weights which require brakes.  This is usually at the 3,000 lb. level.  My 16 foot trailer, for example, comes in at around 3000 lbs. (depending on options chosen), so you can use brakes on only one axle.  I prefer to put brakes on both axles, as it appears certain that all-axle brakes will become mandatory in all states in the near future.

I keep up-to-date information on Federal DOT lighting requirements and install the minimum required lighting as per those requirements.  I will, at your option, install whatever type connector you need for trailer lights and/or brakes.  I will assume that the connector on your towing vehicle(s) are wired according to industry standards/color codes.  Please let me know what make, model, and year you will use as a towing vehicle, and whether the connector is a 6 or 7, flat or round pin configuration.

Current options include:

1.  Aluminum, steel or hardwood decking, and I recommend the premium fire-rated 3/4" plywood as a top surface for an all-wood deck.  Another option is 1/8 or 3/16 inch steel or aluminum tread plate over a Ply-Deck 3/4" plywood bottom layer. 

I have found, through experience, that this provides both a stronger deck, and helps spread the load when firing large caliber shells or multiple shells at the same time.                                         

2.  Heavy duty trailer jacks are available for all four corners of the trailers I build.  I recommend them for all of my trailers.   The use of corner jacks prevents "trailer bounce" and reduces or eliminates shock loads to the axles. This is especially important if you choose spring-type axles.

3.  Electric or hydraulic brakes on one or both axles, depending on your state's DMV codes.

4.  "Bearing Buddy"-type wheel bearing grease units are standard.  Large capacity axles have "Never-Lube" oil-bath type lubrication as an option.

5.  Pivot decks can be installed so they both pivot in the same direction, or the entire deck can be made to tilt towards the rear, which works best for those shooting out over a body of water.