unpolire
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Post by unpolire on Jun 23, 2018 15:54:00 GMT -8
I see many adding a second axle to their vintage trailers. This changes the original design dramatically. Why is it so prevalent? Was a single axle inadequate when the trailers were designed? Or has modern day dictated this necessary for safety?
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Post by vikx on Jun 23, 2018 20:01:38 GMT -8
I haven't ever seen that at rallies or anywhere else. Are they on Facebook or??
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Post by kudzu on Jun 24, 2018 3:06:53 GMT -8
I was thinking the same thing. That is a lot of work to do and I have never heard of anyone doing it either.
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Post by ruderunner on Jun 24, 2018 12:36:03 GMT -8
I've seen it done (poorly usually) on flatbed trailers but never on a camper.
For most hams a single axle is plenty though for some a stronger one may not be a bad idea. There are some pretty long single axle vintage units that might benefit from a second axle but again an upgraded single would be much easier.
Are these folks adding in lots of luxuries? If their adding enough extra weight that they need the second axle, I'd worry about frame strngth.
As for other benefits, generally a tandem axle has a better ride ans stability than a single for smoother towing.
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Post by bigbill on Jun 25, 2018 5:07:10 GMT -8
I have seen the arguments over single verses multiple axles for years and could take up several pages arguing which is better. What I have came to the conclusion about it is what makes a trailer tow well is how well it is balanced over the proper number of axles it takes to properly carry the load. In over 60 years of being associated with all types and size trailers from small utility trailers to semi trailers and every thing in between the absolute most important thing assuming the proper tires and suspension is already in place is having the rig properly balanced and aligned. I have watched many people complain about how their trailer tows but after a quick inspection they have loaded it with to much weight either forward or backward. As for the topic of adding a second axle, if I'm not mistaken it has come up here before but never carried out. 18 feet is usually the change point between single and dual axles on travel trailers but not always. A friend of mine always preached multiple axles, then complained about tire wear, and cost of replacement plus toll road fees for the extra axles. I personally recommend having the number of axles with the proper tires to carry the load you are pulling and I like a nice safety margin in case I decide to throw something extra in. Also the size of your tow vehicle makes a difference in how you pull multiple axle trailers.
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unpolire
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Post by unpolire on Jul 2, 2018 7:49:36 GMT -8
I have seen fully restored Westwoods, of all years, with professionally installed second axles and upgraded weight-rated axles, when a bathroom is added during restoration. Since I have a Coronado, my searches have revealed several with upgraded single and added second axles.
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