Tandem or single axle
I'm currently downsizing from my fifth wheel and looking at TTs with 17 to 19 ft. floorplans (less than 23 ft. overall). Some of the models have single axles and others are tandem. Assuming that the ...
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alenk wrote:
Regardless of what you are using as a tow vehicle a single axle trailer will bounce when you are towing it. I've had single and tandems, and the single will scatter contents around inside. A tandem axle will be much smoother on the contents. JMHO.
Al
I don't agree with this. I suppose a single axle trailer is lighter but that doesn't mean they all bounce. The ONLY reason a manufacturer goes to a double axle is the weight of the trailer. Bigger heavier trailers need two axles. Some of these large trailers also bounce if not properly designed and set up for towing.
