Another Trailer Question?

[Tully]

Ok, I am almost ready to do the trailer. Going to go with a 22 foot V-Nose which will put me at 25 feet total.

I have an option to add a 3rd axel on the trailer. What are the pro's and con's of a 3rd axel other than the additional cost and extra tire/rim?

Thanks,

Tully Lee Garrett

[jonnie]

Tully,

On a trailer of that length sharper turns become an issue with 3 axles. The only reason to have a third axle is for mor GVW and you probably do not want to exceed 10000lbs. GVW with your hitch.

[dalej]

Tully,

Is the trailer that you are looking at have two 6 or 7 thousand pound rated axles?
Make sure on the axle ratings. Should have at least 2, 6,000# axles.

Does it have torsion springs, most car haulers do, the only way to go.

My trailer has a 22 foot box plus a 5 foot V-nose plus 2 foot of hitch, for a total length of 29 feet. It has 2, 6,000# axles.

[jack14r]

I like to have a lot more axle capacity than I need,if you had 3-5200 LB.axles if you blew a tire you can limp home if you are close to home.

[Tully]

The unit has Independent torsion suspension axles at 5200 per axel.

I was just looking at the 3rd axel from the stand point of tracking straight a little better and maybe a smoother pull/ride? My personal taste thinks it looks better.

The trailer is made by United Trailers out of Indiana. So far I am pretty impressed with their build quality that I have read up on and have seen in person.

Anyone ever heard of United Trailers?

Tully

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

http://www.prevost-stuff.com/1990_ma...t_24_JoelS.htm

Looks like a beauty!

JIM