3 axle s vs 2

Chuck, we are on our second triaxle trailer and as I noted, the scrubbing is not a problem. And it is not just the front axle scrubbing. The trailer will pretty much pivot on the center axle and slightly scrub both the front and rear axle in opposite directions.

Truth is a two axle trailer will scrub the tires as well.

Ken

Only problem I see with a 3 axle trailer is if your making a hard or sharp turn you drag the tires on the front axle, very bad for the tires and can cut the sidewalls if not careful

Thanks, I agree with the disc brakes. I had them installed on my 2003 Holiday Rambler presidential. We have been very happy with them.

DIVE2XS wrote:
Would like to correspond with you about your 5er. Last time I came off topic the moderator moved it and did not respond to my inquiries. Is it possible to IM member to member?
By the way, thank you for your Service. I was in the USA myself.

Yes, just shoot me a PM, (Private Message)

Jim

dive2xs, You don't see quite as many 3 axle rigs as you did a few years ago, except for the toy haulers. The three axle rigs have pluses and minuses. The big plus is more braking and increased tire contact patch (surface area) to road, adding up to faster stops. If you go with a quality 4 season unit it will probably be pretty heavy, reqiuring either 3 axles or two axles with 17.5" wheels/ tires. If you go heavy with only 2 axles, I strongly recommend going with hydraulic disc brakes. We're running three axles with hydraulic disc's, and it offers a lot of "mental comfort". memtb

Would like to correspond with you about your 5er. Last time I came off topic the moderator moved it and did not respond to my inquiries. Is it possible to IM member to member?
By the way, thank you for your Service. I was in the USA myself.

DRV's usually come with independent suspension and disc brakes. Mine is 4 tires. ... no axles. GVWR of my 36RSSB3 is 19K.. It tows and handles very well.


Jim

Side scrubbing.
Watch a tandem or tri axle trailers tires as its being backed or pulled forward around corners or backing into a spot in a campground. The tires on one axle may be twisted one way and the other axle tires are twisted the other..... and the tires actually are sliding side ways (scrubbing).
Single axle trailer don't have this issue.

Ok thanks. Just checking to see if the option was avaible if was something to get.
By the way, whats scubing?

DIVE2XS wrote:
I am looking into getting a 5er to replace my TT.
What are the advantages vs the disadvantages.
I understand that 3 axles have more ware and tear in turning.
What else?
Thanks

You're highly unlikely to see any FW that has an option of a triple vs tandem axle setup, though there is one guy here on the forum that =added= a 3rd axle, I do believe. They are added to carry load and spread that load further along the frame. That said, the Newmar Kountry Air FWs had tandem dual axles, but they pretty much required at least a Baby Freightliner, at minimum, if not a Class 8 to tow. You can bet that those frames are pretty bullet proof, with almost no flex. Given Lippert's history of frame building, I'd sure want a 3rd axle on a heavy FW on a LCI frame.

As for tire wear, since FW tires almost never actually wear out, it's a non-issue, IMO. Much more likely to age out before wear becomes an issue. That being said, if you put a jillion miles a year on, while towing heavy and always end up in a tight space where you have to scrub to make turns, yeah, you =might= have some higher-than-normal wear.

Lyle