[Rhodes22-list] Triad Trailer length

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Brian,

My Lil Dude trailer is a tandem axle.  On my trailer, each axle is supported by separate leaf springs.  So, you should measure the length of your current leaf springs and then check if there is room on the trailer frame for another set of springs.  You will probably find the only way it is possible is if the existing springs are moved aft as far as possible.  Remember to leave sufficient space between the axles for tire clearance.  The further aft you locate the axles, the greater your tongue weight will be.  This will be good for high speed anti sway stability.  10-15% of total trailer + boat weight on the tongue is considered a good rule of thumb in order to have stability.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium 

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> On Apr 13, 2020, at 4:52 PM, NewIn76 via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I refuse to start another thread that compares single vs. tandem axle.  I
> think that horse has beaten into glue at this point.  Thanks to this list
> (and Steve Congdon) I found a nearby trailer that I intend to upgrade from
> the existing single 3500 lb axle.  Upgrading to a 5200 or 6000 lb axle means
> the fender will need to be replaced.  However, referring back to my subject
> line, is there any difference in overall length between a single and a
> tandem axle trailer?  I understand the hitch weight measurements will need
> to be re-calculated, but would I realistically have space to put on a tandem
> fender before the axle curves towards the coupler?  I won't always be in
> Cleveland (thanks Uncle Sam), so I am still undecided on the final axle
> plan.  (I am sincerely to hold back the flood of tandem v. single axle
> comments.  Haha )
> 
> 
> 
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> Brian
> 1976 Rhodes 22
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