Single or Double Axle?
Thinking of getting a TT after many years in a 21' Class C. Pretty sure I understand the general differences but not having pulled one I'd like some opinions/feedback. Can a single be just fine ...
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Regarding Torflex axles, all 3 trailers we've had used the Torflex. I'm not sure if they are "better" because I have nothing to compare them to. Two of those trailers we owned for 10 years each, the current one is 6 years. Never an issue with the axles.
Depends on the size of the trailer. A 30 ft trailer is going to bounce a lot less than a 20 ft with dual axles. A 20 ft bounces less than a single axle 17 ft trailer. Nothing I've ever read or observed suggests that the dual axles bounce less because there are two axles. The dual axle 18 ft trailers look like they bounce around just as much as a single axle 16 or 17 ft trailer. Maybe more even, because they hit the same bump twice.
Huntindog wrote:Campfire Time wrote:Dual axles DO ride better. Observe what happens when they go over a bump.
A single is just fine. We had a 17' single axle for 10 years. Took it all over the western US. Never a problem. One thing you might read is that dual axle trailers bounce less. That may only be because they are generally a bit heavier.
One big advantage to dual axles on a smaller in general is that they allow more cargo capacity. Not always the case though.
Depends on the size of the trailer. A 30 ft trailer is going to bounce a lot less than a 20 ft with dual axles. A 20 ft bounces less than a single axle 17 ft trailer. Nothing I've ever read or observed suggests that the dual axles bounce less because there are two axles. The dual axle 18 ft trailers look like they bounce around just as much as a single axle 16 or 17 ft trailer. Maybe more even, because they hit the same bump twice.
