[Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle?

[Ellner]

Frank,

I had a single axle and had the second axle and brakes added.  The 
single axle has a smaller margin of error in weight distribution.  With 
the double axle I accidentally got up to 80 mph ( not a good idea) and 
didn't know it was back there.  Also when the boat is on the trailer and 
not attached to a vehicle one can be on the boat and walk anywhere 
without the boat and trailer tipping backwards.  I feel it is good 
insurance in case of a flat tire.
Rod
Toy blew 1987/2009

Frank Tugwell wrote:

> I am in the process of deciding on a trailer and would appreciate any advice
> you may have.  Stan, as he often does, says "ask the list."
> (I am going down to Edenton to get my boat this April).   An important issue
> is weight.  I have a Toyota Highlander that is rigged to tow 5000 lbs.
> Stan estimates that the boat will weight 3,200.  Triad says the single axle
> weighs 960 (without spare tire) and the double axle
> weighs 1,150 lbs, again, without spare tire.  I plan to get the spare tire
> option, which would add about 70 lbs.. So I figure I could handle either
> single or double
> axle if I am careful about things like water in the tank and stuff stowed
> aboard.   Stan has only used the single axle and, as you
> know, General Boats pulls a boat all over the place to boat for shows.  He
> says the only time he had trouble is when he had
> a flat tire with the single axel.  Advice or suggestions appreciated.
>  
> Frank Tugwell
>  
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