Posted 2023-08-20 8:59 PM (#185630) Subject: Dual Axel vs Triple Axel on 38'floor Big horn
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Looking for thoughts on dual vs triple axel on 4horse 38' floor Big horn full ling Qtrs, looking to purchase this trailer it has dual axels, worried how it will tow. Truck is Chevy 3500 duramax, will, we have horses but will not transport horses in this trailer only merchandise, we travel to dogshows and competitions and have to get into tight places at times.
Posted 2023-08-22 9:31 PM (#185631 - in reply to #185630) Subject: RE: Dual Axel vs Triple Axel on 38'floor Big horn
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This trailer has torsion axles ?
I would recommend you stay with a tandem axle trailer. The issue is overloading. Unless you are only going to be on flat pavement, not curbs, road cuts, RR tracks, etc.
In these situations, the entire trailer may be on ONE axle. 100 % overloading is designed in. 200% overloading as in one of three is not.
Turning is also harder on tires & axles with triples.
Dexter (axle manufacturer) recommends against triples.
Dual Axel vs Triple Axel on 38'floor Big horn
