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_DJ_1
Explorer II
Jul 19, 2013

Does ANY trailer manufacturer use adequate tires/axles?

I was looking at trading my TT for a TH. Brand new 24' Sandstorm by Forest River. It was loaded. Had everything I wanted. 40 gallon gas station, 4000 genny, 155 watt solar, big shower, front bedr...
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JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Jul 19, 2013
DJ
I've loaded out many flatdeck and stock trailers. Adding weight on the end of the trailer ads weight to all the axles not just the end axle.
Yeah I know some folks like to make the point that a multi axle trailer are like a teeter totter. Its not. A tandem axle trailer has no single point of balance but has a spread of 8'-9' depending on spring length and length of the equalizer bar.

Higher rated axles and wheels and especially the LT tire will make a excellent upgrade.

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