Spread axle trailers

DIAPERMAN · 07-28-2010, 05:23 AM

I am looking at buying a new trailer I have seen Spread axle trailers advantage /disadvantage thanks

Jason Oldfield · 07-28-2010, 09:06 AM

If you haven't already, do a quick Google search on "spread axle trailer", and about the first 5 or 6 results are advantages / disadvantages. It appears that the big advantage is a larger load carrying capability (they're rated for more), but the downside is that they can't turn as tight (and probably have increased tire wear when making tight turns).

From the little bit I read, it wouldn't seem that I would be interested in a spread axle trailer unless I couldn't find a tandem axle trailer to fit my load carrying needs (which seems unlikely to me).

But, maybe somebody with more knowledge / experience can chime in here.

Good luck...

DIAPERMAN · 07-28-2010, 11:24 AM

Thanks for info

07-28-2010, 05:23 AM	#1
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Spread axle trailers I am looking at buying a new trailer I have seen Spread axle trailers advantage /disadvantage thanks

07-28-2010, 09:06 AM	#2
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Spread axle trailers If you haven't already, do a quick Google search on "spread axle trailer", and about the first 5 or 6 results are advantages / disadvantages. It appears that the big advantage is a larger load carrying capability (they're rated for more), but the downside is that they can't turn as tight (and probably have increased tire wear when making tight turns). From the little bit I read, it wouldn't seem that I would be interested in a spread axle trailer unless I couldn't find a tandem axle trailer to fit my load carrying needs (which seems unlikely to me). But, maybe somebody with more knowledge / experience can chime in here. Good luck... __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

07-28-2010, 11:24 AM	#3
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Spread axle trailers Thanks for info