single or dual axle trailer?

4x4van wrote:

Desert Captain wrote:
You will find a dual axle trailer much easier to back and maneuver in addition to the many good reasons listed above to own one.

:C

Irrelevant. The length of the trailer (from hitch to axle(s) is what determines backing and manueuverability, not the number of axles. Longer trailers will react slower and smoother to input from the tow vehicle, and shorter will be react quicker and be more maneuverable. Tandem axles will track a bit better and ride a bit smoother, but will also "scrub" the tires when turning tightly and are therefore more likely to damage the sidewalls. A single axle trailer is also more sensitive to weight (front/rear) loading affecting tongue weight.

So by your theory two 20' trailers, one single axle and one double axle will back up and maneuver exactly the same. Seriously? :h

Single axle trailers are extremely sensitive to steering input from the TV. The reduced sensitivity to steering input from a double axle trailer does in fact make it much easier {far more forgiving}, to maneuver/back up.

Your concern regarding the negative effect of "scrubbing" by double axle trailers is exaggerated. The vast majority of trailers are double {with some even triple axle}, with no appreciable scrubbing problem. I'll stand with my previous comment that double axle trailers {in general}, are far easier to back and maneuver.

Been there done that... my first trailer was an A-Liner, single axle. My second was a 22' TT double axle and I currently tow my Harley on a single axle Kendon. No, nada, none whatsoever comparison between the handling of single vs doubles axle trailers.... length is simply not the issue.