Tandem or single axle
I'm currently downsizing from my fifth wheel and looking at TTs with 17 to 19 ft. floorplans (less than 23 ft. overall). Some of the models have single axles and others are tandem. Assuming that the ...
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poppin_fresh wrote:bobndot wrote:
just want to clarify. backing up a single axle seems more difficult with the more narrow bodied single axle. A full bodied TT should back up easily because you can see it in the mirrors...
Nope. My old 18ft single axle hybrid camper was a total b*tch to back up. It would jack knife very easily, regardless of how slow I tried to back it into a spot.
I think a lot of it has to do with the axle placement and how much tongue weight it carried. It made for an odd pivot point, BUT it towed like a dream even without a WDH. Never swayed an inch while towing.
I think jack knifing in reverse is more a function of length than axle count. Ever try to back up a 4' garden trailer. Almost can't be done.
