one axle vs. two axles on short TT (20')

Do you mind me Pm'ing you for more info. I'm just east of the smoke.

SoundGuy wrote:
As one who owns a 19' dual axle trailer I can tell you there are all sorts of sub 23' models from many manufacturers with dual axles, my own Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS

samhain7 wrote:
Not to hijack this thread, but Soundguy....I just spent the better part of an hour going over your trailer album. That is the most tricked out trailer I have ever seen!!!!!

Ha Ha! Thanks ... but these are just ideas that have worked for me, tried and tested over the years with a variety of campers from popups to a hybrid and travel trailers. Believe me, there have been quite a few I tried that didn't work out so well! The intent has never been "trick out" any camper for the sake of it ('though my wife would probably disagree :W ), just make things a bit easier when we're camping. We're just west of The Big Smoke.

Thanks for all the information. I kinda figured 2 axles was better. I guess it must add some weight and cost. I think I will try to go that route.

Samhain7: Thanks for mentioning SoundGuys album. Lots of good stuff there.

SoundGuy wrote:

As one who owns a 19' dual axle trailer I can tell you there are all sorts of sub 23' models from many manufacturers with dual axles, my own Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS

Not to hijack this thread, but Soundguy....I just spent the better part of an hour going over your trailer album. That is the most tricked out trailer I have ever seen!!!!!
Where exactly in Ontario are you and how much do you charge for consulting!!! ;)

I bought a 14' single axle cargo trailer some years ago as a tool trailer that ran between job sites.
Made one trip from Tulsa, OK to Lubbock TX and back. Never did get the balance right for a nice smooth tow or braking even with the one ton truck.
Traded it for a 14' tandem axle cargo hauler.
Huge improvement.
Pros....4 brakes
...much much better ride and far better handling
Cons.....wasn't any.

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28306632.cfm
This guy says;
***After we purchased or single axle TT, I now wish I had purchased a double axle. ***

Don't have to worry about tires scuffing when making a had trun.

we have a 17 ft hi lo about 3200 lbs loaded with a single axle. have towed all over with it and don't mind it at all. actually when it comes time to do me yearly maintenance on the bearings, brakes or replacing tires I rather enjoy my one axle. also I did have a blowout at freeway speeds and no problem with handling the trailer.

My prior trailer an 18 footer had two, and the one I have now which is a 25 footer has two.

Last month coming home on I-95 going 65 MPh I had a blow out on one of the trailer wheels. All I heard was a pop, and the trailer never even swerved.
I don't think I would have been as lucky if I only had one axle!

If it was me, I would get the trailer with two axles

Another time I had a flat and was able to tow the trailer for five miles on three wheels, and the only problem was it ruined the tire that was flat

Jack L

I've had both. I would not buy a single axle again. Less stability, less load capacity, more prone to sway... the list is endless....................

I know it is more difficult to back a single axle trailer.