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#150928 - 10/05/08 02:09 AM Re: I wish they sold this in the U.S. [Re: Stu]
Paul810 Offline
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Registered: 03/02/03
Posts: 1428
Loc: NJ, USA
If your building a trailer, I've got a little tip for you. One of the things I've added to all our trailers is a second axel, even if it doesn't need it for the weight. Having that second axel adds a lot of safety if a tire blows on a loaded trailer. I've had tire blow-outs on four-place snowmobile trailers with only one axel and it was scary and dangerous. The second axel helps out a lot. I even prefer it to a single axel/dually setup, as it gets better traction in bad weather.

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#150931 - 10/05/08 03:06 AM Re: I wish they sold this in the U.S. [Re: Paul810]
Stu Offline
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Registered: 05/16/05
Posts: 1058
Loc: Finger Lakes of NY State
TY for the advise. I've blown single axle tires before, and if you aren't expecting it, it can be interesting.

For now, I'm sticking with the single axle, and GOOD tires, for several reasons.
I often pull single axle, and 2 axle trailers, at least once a week. Even though I'm going to be under the weight requirement, I will have breaks at all wheels.
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#151018 - 10/06/08 04:00 AM Re: I wish they sold this in the U.S. [Re: Stu]
Todd W Offline
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Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
Single axle are not that bad if you are driving within your and the trailers limits.
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#151043 - 10/06/08 02:18 PM Re: I wish they sold this in the U.S. [Re: Todd W]
Stu Offline
I am not a P.P.o.W.
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Registered: 05/16/05
Posts: 1058
Loc: Finger Lakes of NY State
Originally Posted By: ToddW
Single axle are not that bad if you are driving within your and the trailers limits.

That's the key, know the limits of the trailer, and tow vehicle. All my hitches are 2-5/8" Bulldog hitches, and I use torsion bars, and anti-sway bars if needed. All my trailers, even those under the weight limit, have electric breaks, and full breakaways. I buy the best tires I can, and check them regularly on tow trips.
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#151265 - 10/08/08 04:58 PM Re: I wish they sold this in the U.S. [Re: Stu]
JimJr Offline
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Registered: 05/03/05
Posts: 133
Loc: Central Mississippi
What you want is something like this:

http://www.adventuretrailers.com/

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#151279 - 10/08/08 06:43 PM Re: I wish they sold this in the U.S. [Re: JimJr]
Stu Offline
I am not a P.P.o.W.
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Registered: 05/16/05
Posts: 1058
Loc: Finger Lakes of NY State
No I don't. Building a hard sided trailer.
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#151491 - 10/10/08 01:25 AM Re: I wish they sold this in the U.S. [Re: Stu]
Squob Offline
Not your usual RV
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Registered: 10/10/08
Posts: 4
If I was going offroad for any length of time, I'd chose a Unicat.

Built on a Unimog chassis, as used by European armies.

It's available in the US if you've got the $$$, and there's not much that would get in your way in one of these!


Edited by Squob (10/10/08 01:29 AM)
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