one axle vs. two axles on short TT (20')
I was wondering what the pros/cons were of one axle vs. two axles on a short/lite TT. I'm talking about something less than 22' and 3500 LB dry. I guess I should also ask about wheel size too.
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With a trailer of 3,500 empty, you are probably going to be in the 5,000# plus range loaded. My recommendation when you get over 5,000# is to go to a tandem leaf spring combination.
The last "camper" trailer I built used a 7,000# rubber torsion single axle configuration and it tows great. Because of the configuration I was limited to a single axle and I wanted the tires and wheels to match the truck. Otherwise, I would have built it with two 4,000# axles with leaf springs.
As far as tongue weight, I like to have over 10%, as long as the TV can handle it. Excess tongue weight (within the limits of the TV) won't hurt you, whereas too little tongue weight can kill you.
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The last "camper" trailer I built used a 7,000# rubber torsion single axle configuration and it tows great. Because of the configuration I was limited to a single axle and I wanted the tires and wheels to match the truck. Otherwise, I would have built it with two 4,000# axles with leaf springs.
As far as tongue weight, I like to have over 10%, as long as the TV can handle it. Excess tongue weight (within the limits of the TV) won't hurt you, whereas too little tongue weight can kill you.
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