New TT axles
The new TT I`m getting has the axles set farther apart. Has anyone really noticed a big difference while pulling with the new setup?
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The ONLY reason I can see for spreading the axles a bit more is cost. Sway is just not an issue. No trailer is inherently conducive to sway (unless the axles are significantly FORWARD of the Center Line)As for weight distribution you still have X amount of weight handled by two axles.
As for doing this because of using a lighter frame. Moving the axles a few inches apart would have almost no effect upon the forces exerted at the far front or rear ends of the trailer upon the frame. You still have a cantilever problem. Basically in Engineering terms when the trailer is either hitched or with the tongue jack down you have a "bridge" supported by two points. Again moving those axles a few inches away from each other will not have any significant effect upon the loading to the frame.
My guess is this: the wider spaced axles are easier and thus quicker resulting in CHEAPER to install on the frame.
As for doing this because of using a lighter frame. Moving the axles a few inches apart would have almost no effect upon the forces exerted at the far front or rear ends of the trailer upon the frame. You still have a cantilever problem. Basically in Engineering terms when the trailer is either hitched or with the tongue jack down you have a "bridge" supported by two points. Again moving those axles a few inches away from each other will not have any significant effect upon the loading to the frame.
My guess is this: the wider spaced axles are easier and thus quicker resulting in CHEAPER to install on the frame.
