Dual axle vs triple axle
I've narrowed my purchase options down to 2 models of one brand. Either the Momentum 350M or 376TH. There's just over a foot of length difference between the two. A big difference to me is the 350...
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fj12ryder wrote:
My thought would be that if triple axles were so great, they'd be on all the semis. I would take a double in a hearbeat.
Explain that statement pliz.
Apples and oranges!
*If* you mean a class 8 HDT *Tractor* it has *tandem* rear wheels, for a total of eight (unless it's running "Super Singles" - then there would be four rear wheels).
An HDT would normally pull a trailer up to 80 thousand pounds.
The majority of the loaded trailer is "shared" by the tandem wheels of the tractor and the dual wheels (4) at the rear of the trailer.
BTW -
Another two axle vs three consideration (CA only).
For CA - the driver towing a "bumper pull" trailer (not a 5th wheel) over 10K GVWR requires a Class A Non-commercial license.
(*Usually* 2-axle TH's are under 10K)
5th wheel from 10K to 15K requires a special endorsement (written test only), above 15K requires the Class A Non-commercial DL. (Written and driving test).
Almost ALL 3-axle trailers will be over 10K and the driver needs a Non-com Class A.
Hint:
The CHP monitors off-road areas (especially the dunes) and checks for appropriate DLs.
Also - easy opportunity to check for driver's who have had too much liquid "fun" during their of-road "adventures".
