Spaced axle 20 to 24 ft enclosed

jackarnew · 01-03-2017, 03:50 PM

Anyone using a spaced axle enclosed trailer, and how it preform. Am thinking to buy new and looking for some input on this type.

1320racer · 01-03-2017, 08:24 PM

I assume you mean spread axle. Most trailer manufacturers are building and pushing spread axles. IMO it's a marketing gimmick and I had one manufacture admit that. Probably was started by one of the many Forest River trailer companies. Once one did they all did it and others followed. I would think that if there was anything to it, Goldrush and T&E would be doing it.

mopacltd · 01-04-2017, 09:01 PM

They are hard on tires

Hacksaw · 01-05-2017, 01:07 PM

Turning with a spread axle is brutal on tires and hard on rims, studs etc. The only plus I see is your spreading the load over a larger area. For race car trailers that's a minor advantage. I'm old school, give me springs and hangers, something that can be fixed in a parking lot if need be.

Keith 944 · 01-05-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

I assume you mean spread axle. Most trailer manufacturers are building and pushing spread axles. IMO it's a marketing gimmick and I had one manufacture admit that. Probably was started by one of the many Forest River trailer companies. Once one did they all did it and others followed. I would think that if there was anything to it, Goldrush and T&E would be doing it.

I talked to Goldrush about it and they basically said the same thing. I believe that too. Now with that being said, I have what is called a "mini spread" on my trailer and I love the way it looks and rides. My other trailer seems to fight the tires more than this one. No problems w tight turns, backing, etc. It distributes the weight a little better and seems to track very well (not much sway). lots of good complements on it...
Spend the extra $ on 16" tires you wont be disappointed.

buzzinhalfdozen · 01-13-2017, 05:30 PM

Bought a Mini spread to put behind my motorhome, tows great and actually looks nicer than a standard 2 axle. Putting the axles a bit further away can do nothing but make the trailer track better. Though I agree that the "real" speads look as though they would be hard on tires when making tight turns, I've noticed nothing like that with the mini spread also went 16 inch tires.

Marc · 01-13-2017, 08:07 PM

I'm curious how far apart the mini spread axles are. I just picked up a 28ft and axles are 36 inches apart. My buddy has a similar trailer and his are 33 inches.

Functionality aside I agree the spread axle trailers do look great.

buzzinhalfdozen · 01-17-2017, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc

I'm curious how far apart the mini spread axles are. I just picked up a 28ft and axles are 36 inches apart. My buddy has a similar trailer and his are 33 inches.

Functionality aside I agree the spread axle trailers do look great.

Marc, on my trailer axles are moved just 6 inches further apart no idea on others.

01-03-2017, 03:50 PM	#1
jackarnew Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bel Air Md. Posts: 130 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Spaced axle 20 to 24 ft enclosed Anyone using a spaced axle enclosed trailer, and how it preform. Am thinking to buy new and looking for some input on this type.

01-03-2017, 08:24 PM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Spaced axle 20 to 24 ft enclosed I assume you mean spread axle. Most trailer manufacturers are building and pushing spread axles. IMO it's a marketing gimmick and I had one manufacture admit that. Probably was started by one of the many Forest River trailer companies. Once one did they all did it and others followed. I would think that if there was anything to it, Goldrush and T&E would be doing it.

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mopacltd Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: yarnell,az Posts: 312 Likes: 410 Liked 124 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Spaced axle 20 to 24 ft enclosed They are hard on tires

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Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 881 Likes: 206 Liked 309 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Spaced axle 20 to 24 ft enclosed Turning with a spread axle is brutal on tires and hard on rims, studs etc. The only plus I see is your spreading the load over a larger area. For race car trailers that's a minor advantage. I'm old school, give me springs and hangers, something that can be fixed in a parking lot if need be.

01-13-2017, 05:30 PM	#6
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Spaced axle 20 to 24 ft enclosed Bought a Mini spread to put behind my motorhome, tows great and actually looks nicer than a standard 2 axle. Putting the axles a bit further away can do nothing but make the trailer track better. Though I agree that the "real" speads look as though they would be hard on tires when making tight turns, I've noticed nothing like that with the mini spread also went 16 inch tires. __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

01-13-2017, 08:07 PM	#7
Marc Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: South Jersey Posts: 58 Likes: 8 Liked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Spaced axle 20 to 24 ft enclosed I'm curious how far apart the mini spread axles are. I just picked up a 28ft and axles are 36 inches apart. My buddy has a similar trailer and his are 33 inches. Functionality aside I agree the spread axle trailers do look great.