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toytacoma8
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015

Adding 3rd axle

Probably a dumb idea but its wintertime and I am bored.

I have a 2006 Victory Lane 32 ft 5th wheel Toy Hauler. Its listed a little under 8k dry and 12 GVW (CCC of 4420lbs).

We just bought a Jeep Wrangler (TJ) and the thought of being able to haul it is tempting.

I havent weighed the Jeep yet but I hear it should be about 4k ready to drive.

My trailer is an open floor plan without a seperate garage. I was wondering if anyone has added a 3rd axle for extra weight. If my frame is the same as the other Victory Lane, they all have 3 axles and GVW of 15k....

Part of the problem on mine is that the axles are already toward the rear...
Your thoughts?
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  • Strabo's avatar
    Strabo
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2015
    I figure the ramp or inside floor will fail first, regardless of a third axle.
  • carringb's avatar
    carringb
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2015
    Does it have wheel wells? If yes, first thing is to make sure the jeep will fit between. If no, then you'll need to include all new drive-on wheel wells as part of your plan. Otherwise, the only real downside is the 3rd axle will increase pin weight when the jeep is not in there. And you'll need to match the brakes exactly (brand, model, and size) to prevent having the new axle under or over brake relative to existing.

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