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10-15-2021, 01:07 PM #15000 RPM
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Single vs Tandem Axle Trailer
Thoughts?
I have a single currently, I feel like my tandems and triples of the past rode smoother.....I don't live on the water so I tow a lot and was thinking about switching to a tandem.
Worth the $$? (I need to repaint my trailer and get new fenders as it is, so the only added cost will be extra springs and another axle).
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10-15-2021, 02:38 PM #2
Loved the tandem for towing and looks but hated it for moving around in shop. Usually took off a set of tires when in shop for any length of time to make it easier to move by hand.
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10-15-2021, 03:15 PM #35000 RPM
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10-15-2021, 04:44 PM #4
Can't forget the cutting and grinding and welding. My favorite parts.
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Tandem will give you a little piece on mind when trailering on the highway should you get a flat tire. Still have 3 and less impact on handling till you get off to the side of the road.
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10-16-2021, 06:54 PM #6Screaming And Flying!
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I would agree that if you really tow a lot tandem is the way to go. I always wondered if you could put those sleds on one of the axles when in the garage to make pushing it around easier. I sometimes have to make a tight turn for my tandem and I put an large sisal rug under the axles and they will pivot the rug making it ok to turn.
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04-13-2022, 12:57 PM #8
old thread but I did the same thing , I had a single blew a bearing lost the whole wheel on the interstate , it never hit the road again until I converted it to a tandem . If u convert and balance is right u wont have problem moving it around, if I hold my tongue down 2 above the ground the back tires come off the ground and can pivot to move around if need be
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