Posted 2017-03-02 10:14 AM (#169440 - in reply to #169439) Subject: RE: Double axle vs triple axle goosneck horse trailer
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Posts: 108 Location: Lawrence KS
If it is too heavy for 2 axles then it needs 3. Only problem with 3 is more stuff to buy, IE. Tires, wheels, bearings to pack etc... - If the trailer is too heavy for 2 axles you probably need a bigger truck too.
Posted 2017-03-03 8:29 AM (#169446 - in reply to #169440) Subject: RE: Double axle vs triple axle goosneck horse trailer
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Posts: 804 Location: Tenn/Ala.
A lot to consider, the first of which you may not have a choice. If it is too much for 2 8,000# axles, 9,000# axles often won't fit very well, then you'll be at 3 7,000# axles. One issue with the big axles is that you can end up with a tire that takes 125 PSI, that most folks don't keep properly inflated. If that same trailer is on 3 axles with 10PR tires, they run 80 PSI.
Also- tri axles have a reputation for less tongue weight, which is a benefit on a LQ trailer. They also spread their load on the trailer frame better. And have more brakes. And- tri axles scrub badly when turning on hard surfaces.
So- no clear views. Pros and cons to both. Just my opinion.
Posted 2017-03-06 6:03 AM (#169475 - in reply to #169439) Subject: RE: Double axle vs triple axle goosneck horse trailer
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Posts: 1989 Location: South Central OK
One sure way to get pulled over for a weight inspection...triple axles. I think that's why we are seeing less of them on the roads now-a-days as people got wise and bumped up their axle rating to keep it at two axles.
Posted 2017-03-06 4:24 PM (#169493 - in reply to #169439) Subject: RE: Double axle vs triple axle goosneck horse trailer
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Posts: 185 Location: riverside ca
On my horse trailer I have 2 10K axles and when i roll over the scales I am at 22,000 on the axles, I am over the axle rating but under the tire rating. on my wagon trailer I have 3 7K axles and only weigh in at 18K, I have much more tire trouble on my three axle trailer, the only advantage is that 16" tires are easier to find, and you can get a warrenty on them. Which in my exerpience is good because you need the warrenty and you will be going through them much quicker. The 16 inch tires last a year and the 17.5 inch tires last 3, but they also cost 3 times as much but i have more piece of mind with them for sure.
Posted 2017-03-07 2:26 PM (#169508 - in reply to #169439) Subject: RE: Double axle vs triple axle goosneck horse trailer
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Posts: 185 Location: riverside ca
one other thing to consider is that it is cheaper to buy 3 3.5K axles tires and brakes than it is to by 2 7K axles. Also the trailer does not have to have as stout a frame for triple axles becasue the weight is distributed over a greater area. I personally will never own a trailer that does not have at least 16" wheels,
Double axle vs triple axle goosneck horse trailer
