well after it's been pretty down the niddke I decided it's not a big deal. I'm not that concerned was just a question
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| Author: | Hernaja1 [ Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pulling an empty tandem axle trailer ! |
I know a single axle trailer needs weight added when hauling an empty trailer but would a heavier tandem axle trailer need to be weighted down as well ? Will be hauling it empty on a 4 1/2 hour drive . The trailers weight is 800# and is rated for 6,000 lb |
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| Author: | DuckHunterF250 [ Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
i make a 4.5 hour drive quite a bit with an empty single axle trailer, i dont see any problems with a dual empty. |
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| Author: | Terraboat [ Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
| Author: | Howdy [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
I pulled my 19ft 4 hours empty no problem. I say go for it |
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| Author: | dixieducker [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
Pulled my single axle plenty of times empty Over 3-4 hours. |
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| Author: | MNGunner [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
I bought a new aluminum 6x12 3000# trailer last week (single axle), I never had a problem pulling my other utility trailers, but this one bounced uite a bit till I put the tube sand that was in the back of my truck in front of the axles |
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| Author: | Hernaja1 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
Yes but would wou think a tandem axle would have quit a bit more weight 800 lb to be exact then a single axle? |
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| Author: | ha2 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
I pulled my new used one home late last fall and didn't even know it was back there. |
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| Author: | Hernaja1 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
I don't care about it being heavy or light . Bouncing it the issue. I gotta drive 4.5 hours on texas roads ( ours are worse just saying ) . I want the trailer in one piece when I get there lol |
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| Author: | flint87 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
| Author: | SETx Longtail [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
You could always ratchet strap a few cinder blocks to the frame or the bunks. When you get where you're going, take them off and throw them in the truck. |
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| Author: | msm8281 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
Drum of water. |
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| Author: | Hernaja1 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
I was thinking of filling 2 big drums of water and u sing that on my axle. Would 2-80# drums make that much of a difference you think ? A few people have been telling me the extra axle will weigh down the trailer just find long as I'm not goin 70 on a country back road. |
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| Author: | Paulox86 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
Pull it empty. It may bounce a bit but will be ok. Unless it's a POS trailer, then don't put it on the road at all. |
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| Author: | msm8281 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
Dude your really over thinking this. Put some weight on it so you'll have a more comfortable ride. And tongue weight is probably mor important than it right over the axle. |
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| Author: | MNGunner [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 4:55 pm ] |
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| Author: | Ducknut [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:15 pm ] |
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| Author: | mlasal1 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
Pretty sure the op meant boat trailer |
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| Author: | Hernaja1 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:31 pm ] |
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| Author: | brycecheramie [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:45 pm ] |
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| Author: | Hernaja1 [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
| well after it's been pretty down the niddke I decided it's not a big deal. I'm not that concerned was just a question
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| Author: | msm8281 [ Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
The only thing it will do is give you a more comfortable ride in the truck. The springs on the trailer won't work without any weight. So it willl bounce for every little bump. |
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| Author: | msm8281 [ Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:57 am ] |
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| Author: | Hernaja1 [ Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pulling an empty tandem able trailer ! |
| the wife has me institutionalized !
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