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dpgllg
Explorer
Mar 20, 2020

Is a tandem axle cargo trailer worth the extra $ over single

Since we can't go out anywhere I have been working on my business plan starting a craft business. We (my wife and I) will need a enclosed cargo trailer to transport the goods to various craft shows...
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blt2ski
Moderator
Mar 24, 2020
Cummins
If your son is loading what I think he could be. A slightly longer trailer with dual 5k axles might be a better cheaper option in long run.
His trailer would ride rough empty. 6k trailer springs have very little fkex, add in 10ply LR e tires at 80 lbs per side. A 1200lb empty trailer is going to ride rough! Just as my 2600 lb equipment trailer, 2300 on axles, 300 he rides rough for the same reason. Load it to 10500-11000 on axles, 1500 hitch. Smooth riding son of a gun.
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