JIMNLIN wrote:
Is a tandem axle cargo trailer worth the extra $ over single
A single axle trailer works fine if its loaded the same way each time. When I had my construction business running multistates I bought two single axle cargo trailers for my job site tool trailers.
These trailers never got loaded back up the same way causing too much hitch load or not enough. All my other drivers would rather pull one our heavy GN flatdeck trailers (empty or loaded) that one of our unbalanced single axle bumper pull cargo trailers.
My equipment trailer mfg talked me into moving up to tandem axle bumper pull cargo trailers with two 3500 lb axle braking. Far superior ride for our 1/2...3/4...one ton DRW trucks plus much increased braking performance.
Many first time trailer buyers (non rv) don't buy enough trailer. They forget that the trailers weight takes away from the trailers payload.
The 7k gvwr trailer (tandem 3500 lb axles) may weigh 1800 lbs which leaves around 5800 lbs of payload capacity before exceeding the trailers axle ratings. Something to think about for carrying your crafts.
Spot on! So much better in ride with the tandem, but again, how much weight are you really carrying, and what is it's purpose. Mine hauls 6k lbs and was custom built to anchor down two ATV's inside and takes two 1500 mile trips plus others every year. Rides like a dream, and the real good thing is my truck is happy.
