widely spaced wheels
We were looking at some new TTs today and one of the models we especially like has the wheels that are spaced quite far apart (two axles). Has anyone had experience with both the usual (older) spacin...
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The wide space axle trailers will scuff the tires more. The reason the manufacturers do this is so that they have more support (over a longer area) for a trailer that may not have as heavy of a frame as it should have with the axles closer together.
Do they tow well?
If the axles are aligned properly, they will tow just fine. Think of how a triple axle trailer tows. They scuff real bad, in a tight turn, but they usually tow real well.
My preference is having the stronger frame and the axles closer together, but for some designs while trying to keep the weight down, that may not be what the manufacturer prefers.
Have you ever noticed a large semi truck trailer with the axles spread further apart? It is done for a reason, but you don't see many like that because of the scuffing issues that it creates.
Do they tow well?
If the axles are aligned properly, they will tow just fine. Think of how a triple axle trailer tows. They scuff real bad, in a tight turn, but they usually tow real well.
My preference is having the stronger frame and the axles closer together, but for some designs while trying to keep the weight down, that may not be what the manufacturer prefers.
Have you ever noticed a large semi truck trailer with the axles spread further apart? It is done for a reason, but you don't see many like that because of the scuffing issues that it creates.
