Single Axle travel trailers.

[falconbrother]

Wanting your opinions on single axle travel trailers. Background:

Our first TT was a 16 foot Prowler, single axle. That single axle caused more than a few white knuckle moments for me, or at least I believe that it was the single axle. That is, in a gusting cross wind, passing semi-truck, etc.. it would sway, bad. I had always been told that double axle TTs wouldn't sway as bad.

Now I see a lot of 19 or 22 foot long single axle TTs, mostly the Wildwood brand. Other than the single axle they look pretty good (I'm not considering one because I want a slide out). If that 16 footer got wild I can only imagine how a 22 footer would be.

If you have pulled a single axle 19 - 22 foot long TT what was your experience?

I will say that other than towing we loved that little prowler and had some amazing trips in that camper..

[tnrv_er]

Have a single axle KZ 17' never a problem on the interstates even when semi's pass us

[gmw_photos]

fastest towed trailer record was a single axle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E0LYU0AYG8

[TomG2]

Agree. I have pulled all kinds of trailers and the number of axles was not the determining factor in how well they towed. Percentage of tongue weight might be a little more critical but you want any trailer to be set up properly.

Of course one is limited by the tires and suspension to a lighter load than a tandem axle with everything else being equal.

[shar3890]

Totally agree !!! We have pulled both single and double axle trailers. Never had a problem. What are you pulling your trailer with? Maybe your vehicle is under-sized, even for 16 ft trailer. If you have the right setup, you wouldn't even know a trailer that small is behind you !!!

[coolmom42]

Sway is caused by a poor set-up, not the number of axles.