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Post by The Pink Sheep on May 8, 2013 20:20:00 GMT -5
In the instance of a flat tire, is it more dangerous with a single axle? Is there less fish-tailing/swaying with a double?
Is it harder to maneuver a double axle?
Pros? Cons? of each?
TIA!
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 8, 2013 20:56:18 GMT -5
If you have a flat tire you should stop and change it and not drive on it no matter what axle combo you have.
Single Axle Pros:
Less rolling resistance so better MPG
Easier to go deep off road
Less tires so it's cheaper to buy tires
Easier to maneuver and back up
More desirable in the Vintage Trailer World
Cons:
They tend to bounce more
They tend to sway more
Typically the unit will be small
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Post by vikx on May 9, 2013 23:52:12 GMT -5
I like small and single axle. More my idea of what a vintage camp trailer is.
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Post by Bow_Tied on May 10, 2013 13:31:34 GMT -5
Some provinces or states have different rules about the requirement for brakes/brakes on how many axles. Not sure if these are commercial rules only or not. I believe there more than one kind of dual axle suspension which will have different characteristics.
Short story is more axles equals more weight capacity. It would IMO need to be a very small dual axle to tow with something smaller than a full size tow rig.
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Post by bigbill on May 10, 2013 18:56:07 GMT -5
Also toll roads usually charge by the axle. Tandem axles are usually found on trailers over 18 feet.
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Post by '59PinkDeluxe on May 19, 2013 21:46:12 GMT -5
I cured the sway with a sway bar. Wow... is it solid now!!! Mine is a 19' Deluxe. I'm sooooo happy with that decision  |
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