This may have been discussed before, but I could not find anything with search. On my drive down to Florida this week, I passed several older TTs (appeared to be 20+ years old) that had small wheels mounted on the back bumper or on the rear frame. I have not seen these wheels on newer TTs.First, what is the purpose of the wheels, and second, why do only older models have these wheels?

Most of those sit low to the ground. They are there to "roll" when going over grade changes that would otherwise drag the frame or bottom of TT. BTW, they are still available should you wish to add them

To keep from dragging the ground.

I have a set on my 34' Avion. It needs them to keep from dragging coming out of high driveways, etc. I wouldn't want to put them on a trailer with a weak frame, but the Avion is fairly heavy duty.

Dtaylor wrote:Most of those sit low to the ground. They are there to "roll" when going over grade changes that would otherwise drag the frame or bottom of TT. BTW, they are still available should you wish to add themMy new TT sits very high off the ground - much higher than the previous TT. But even the previous TT never dragged on the ground. I take it older TT models had smaller tires and a lower suspension?It makes sense on real long TTs, but the ones I saw were 25' max.

older TTs with wheels on the rear frame/bumper

craiger4
Explorer
Sep 26, 2013
I know a few people whose drag bars wore out and they added wheels.
Gdetrailer
Explorer III
Sep 26, 2013
Doug33 wrote:
Dtaylor wrote:
Most of those sit low to the ground. They are there to "roll" when going over grade changes that would otherwise drag the frame or bottom of TT. BTW, they are still available should you wish to add them

My new TT sits very high off the ground - much higher than the previous TT. But even the previous TT never dragged on the ground. I take it older TT models had smaller tires and a lower suspension?

It makes sense on real long TTs, but the ones I saw were 25' max.

My 26ft 1984 Komfort doesn't have wheels but does have "drag bars" and it is a good thing too, they are quite worn and BENT from the previous owners usage in the past. I myself have had them come into play a few times over the years.

Mine double to "protect" the black tank and associated low hanging plumbing too boot from getting scraped :E
69_Avion
Explorer
Sep 26, 2013
My Avion has large tires but it is long and low. It tows great but it does drag.
Terryallan
Explorer II
Sep 26, 2013
Mine doesn't have wheels, but it does have drag bars.
Doug33
Explorer
Sep 26, 2013
Dtaylor wrote:
Most of those sit low to the ground. They are there to "roll" when going over grade changes that would otherwise drag the frame or bottom of TT. BTW, they are still available should you wish to add them

My new TT sits very high off the ground - much higher than the previous TT. But even the previous TT never dragged on the ground. I take it older TT models had smaller tires and a lower suspension?

It makes sense on real long TTs, but the ones I saw were 25' max.
69_Avion
Explorer
Sep 26, 2013
I have a set on my 34' Avion. It needs them to keep from dragging coming out of high driveways, etc. I wouldn't want to put them on a trailer with a weak frame, but the Avion is fairly heavy duty.
sbowman871
Explorer
Sep 26, 2013
Wheelie bar.
colliehauler
Explorer III
Sep 26, 2013
To keep from dragging the ground.
Dtaylor
Explorer
Sep 26, 2013
Most of those sit low to the ground. They are there to "roll" when going over grade changes that would otherwise drag the frame or bottom of TT. BTW, they are still available should you wish to add them

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