Probably a Silly Question
But..... Why don't they separate dual-trailer axles and make them more like car/truck axles? Like put one near the front and another near the rear? Seems like they would be more stable then too.
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I've always wondered about a single pivoting wheel on the a-frame. The wheel would support additional weight at the front and effectively reduce the tongue weight. The pivoting design wouldn't obstruct or change turning radius or backing ability. It doesn't need to be a massive tire with a huge weight rating.
I'm not an engineer, so I don't know how the reduced tongue weight would effect the stability of the tow vehicle. My little pea brain still sees that there is sufficient weight on the front of the trailer (pushing down on the pivoting wheel) so you don't get the jacking effect from a low pin weight.
I'm not an engineer, so I don't know how the reduced tongue weight would effect the stability of the tow vehicle. My little pea brain still sees that there is sufficient weight on the front of the trailer (pushing down on the pivoting wheel) so you don't get the jacking effect from a low pin weight.
