Which Cargo Trailer To Buy
I need to get a Cargo Trailer that is 12 x 7 or 8. There are so many brands and I have done my research but what I really wanted was opinions on whether to get a Tandem or single axle. It might carry ...
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Grit dog wrote:deltabravo wrote:
DO NOT GET leaf spring axles. They ride rough and bouncy when loaded light.
Also, even short trailers benefit from being a tandem, even if you don't need the weight hauling capacity.
Torsion axles are the way to go.
My 6x12 had tandem torsion axles. It was smooth as butter when towing.
Torsion axles ride just as hard with no load.
IMO there is no discernible performance difference between the 2, only that torsions are finicky about towing the trailer level with tandems or you'll load one axle much heavier than the other.
Brands, you're all over the board there from high dollar aluminum trailers to steel.
Again, I've owned or used more trailers than I can count and for occasional/rec use they all have worked fine.
Could argue specific advantages or disadvantages all day but most anything will haul your stuff just fine with decent tires and axles lubed up.
Only brand I've heard a lot of negative r views of is Mirage.
Grit,
Please keep in mind that since I am the OP, my main concern is that I tow a minimum 3k mi ea summer. Soon there after when I fully retire I will be towing a lot more than that with this unit. I want to buy reliability and structurally sound. So, with that said, a cheap trailer will haul as you say most anything but will it stand the test of time?
