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Big Bad H · 10-19-2007, 05:05 PM

In your opinion is it better to tow a 2500 # trailer inc. load with one axle with electric brake or 3200# trailer inc. load with two axles with electric brake. My tow vehicle is going to be a Cadillac De ville 1979 mint condition, 425 eng. 400 TB transmission with class II/III hitch reese 5000#. Is there reinforcement suspension that I should think about for the rear. Thanks in advance.

InsideOut · 10-19-2007, 05:25 PM

Two axles are better. If you get a flat in one tire...you can still limp to the nearest gas station...not an option with one axle.

Shari

"she who has two axles...but on separate trailers!"

53flyingcloud · 10-19-2007, 05:27 PM

With that 79 Cadillac, why tow it? Just put it in your glove box..

urbanfood · 10-19-2007, 05:53 PM

i'd prefer to tow with hydraulic brakes, regardless of number of axles.

disclaimer: i've only towed my airstream 360 miles when i picked it up. then i towed the frame 50 miles to have new axle, brakes, etc put on it, so i probably don't know what i'm talking about.

**HiHoAgRV** · 10-19-2007, 05:59 PM

Two help with pitching somewhat and really make a difference in twisting side to side. My comparison comes from towing race cars on various trailers.

The biggest help is towing after dark, unless there are sparks flying you just assume it's straight behind you

Silvertwinkie · 10-19-2007, 08:42 PM

I've towed with both. If it's an Airstream, both will tow great, but in all honesty, I do prefer the dual axles for what has already been mentioned, but also because I find there is less bounce with two axles. Also seems a bit more stable....but then again, it's typically heavier too if there are two axles.

My vote is 2 axles.

ROBERT CROSS · 10-19-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie

I've towed with both. If it's an Airstream, both will tow great, but in all honesty, I do prefer the dual axles for what has already been mentioned, but also because I find there is less bounce with two axles. Also seems a bit more stable....but then again, it's typically heavier too if there are two axles.

My vote is 2 axles.

Towed both.....prefer 2

But wait....how bout' 3

TIMEMACHINE · 10-19-2007, 11:20 PM

I agree with the majority, two is better, and I must add that two is especially better when backing.....really big difference.

time

Ahab · 10-23-2007, 12:25 PM

Sorry, have to disagree with the majority. If set up properly the single axle is much easier to back up and more economical to tow. If you have a blow out with dual axles your going to have to take off the blown tire or risk it shredding your wheel well so most just put the spare back on.

wkerfoot · 10-23-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahab

Sorry, have to disagree with the majority. If set up properly the single axle is much easier to back up and more economical to tow. If you have a blow out with dual axles your going to have to take off the blown tire or risk it shredding your wheel well so most just put the spare back on.

But with two axles, you don't have to carry a spare, just remove the damaged wheel and limp to a tire dealer.

Bill

**Stefrobrts** · 10-23-2007, 12:37 PM

If you choose your trailer based on the number of axles, then you'll miss out on the best of the little ones - Bambis, Caravels, many GTs, and I think even some safaris. Two axles will take you into bigger and heavier trailers. I wouldn't trade up from my Caravel just for another axle! Carry a spare, keep your tires in good shape, hit the road and enjoy!

urbanfood · 10-23-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefrobrts

If you choose your trailer based on the number of axles, then you'll miss out on the best of the little ones - Bambis, Caravels, many GTs, and I think even some safaris.

and of course the best of all, the flying clouds