one axle vs. two axles on short TT (20')
I was wondering what the pros/cons were of one axle vs. two axles on a short/lite TT. I'm talking about something less than 22' and 3500 LB dry. I guess I should also ask about wheel size too.
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NanciL wrote:atreis wrote:
My current trailer has two axles (and weighs 3300 fully loaded and is 21' - there are MANY shorter lightweight trailers with two axles).
I've had a flat on this trailer, and it went fine... My previous trailer had a single axle. I also had a flat on that trailer, and it also went fine. No sudden sway or other danger. So long as your setup is good - a good hitch, properly adjusted - it really doesn't matter much.
But I'll bet you didn't five five miles on that one wheel when the other one blew out !
Jack L
Assuming you meant something like: "I'll bet you didn't drive five miles..."
Correct. In neither case did I drive very far at all. I could have driven further with the tandem axle, at the potential risk that the damaged tire may have shredded and tore up the wheel well - not a good thing. Also, for most tandem axle trailers the one good tire would be severely overloaded. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.
