Two axle or one for trailering?

[Eric]

The Macgregor 26X I just bought didn''t come with a trailer. I'm leaning towards a dual axle trailer but was wondering if there were any drawbacks over a single axle?I'll be using it a lot.Eric

 

[Tom]

2 axle tracks better, but...

2 axle tracks better, doesn't sway as much.2 Axle trailer will be more expensive and requires 4 tires/hubs to maintain, etc.Fair winds and roads,Tom

 

[Kevin]

Two

I have a 26x and would rate the trailer as my greatest complaint. A tandem axle trailer would be a beautiful thing. Greater weight capacity--the stock trailer is at the edge of its limits, tire redundancy in case of blow out, better tracking & stability and easier backing.K

 

[hp]

depends on weight

I would check with your dot and see what your allowed on a single axle.you will be responsible if anything breaks,and we know how hungry lawyers are.i would go with two axels if for nothing else safety.you say you will be using it a lot,if you have a flat on a double axel the other tire will allow you to get to a lot safer place to change the tire.hope this helps,good luck.

 

[Mark]

2axles

I'd go with 2 axles. I'm considering changing my 22oday trailer to them. There's a little bit of dragging, sometimes, in sharp corners, the farther apart the more there will be(theorectally). Pluses outweigh minuses.