If you go with a triple, I guarnteee the driveway will be black in the area you do the tight turns because you end up pushing the tires around. Triples are great overall for towing, but tight turns while backing are tough on the tires.
I'd say it depends on how much your boat weighs, and what kind of tires you want to run.
If your boat (and trailer) weigh 8,000lbs, your gonna need two 5K axles, and beefy tires to boot. Those low-profile car tires will not do well with a heavy load.
I have triples, and they do scrub in tight turns, but the tires expire before they wear out.
Get the best of both worlds- dually doubles!
Triples are great except the damn scrubbing. The left rear goes bald when the center is still at 75%. I rotate so they all wear out at the same time. I do wear mine out before they expire. Seem to be bald every other year. I pull a lot of miles though.
Thinking of buying a new trailer. No question about whom IÂ’m going to use, but double or triple axle. Boats a 27Â’ Victory currently seating on a piece of s@#t Z#@$&n trailer. Question about number of axles is because I have to back down about a 100 yards in order to put boat away. During this process I have to make 2 - 90 degree left hand turns. Turns donÂ’t require hard 90Â’s but never the less still have to make them.
My understanding is with the triple axle one works against another and could make this difficult. No experience with triples just wondering what others have experienced trying to make similar turns with triples and is it that much more difficult.
IMO because I do the backing of the boat..
We store our boat in Cambells and I have to back it down a 50' hill and turn it ,,while backing it up. then back it up about 100'.straight then cut it just right to get in the storage door... I have no problems with the trailer.. It is the damn turn radious on the truck.but it is usually doen in one shot..
I have also had to back our trailer from RD's house in the keys to the turn .. never had a problem..
But I would not give up the 3 axles..
Screw the backing up! If you have a lead foot and tow fast, as I do! You are going to want a triple axle. Doubles don't turn any easier than triples. Unless your doing it by hand......
If you do a lot of long distance trailering get the triple and deal with the scrubbing. Otherwise get the tandem.
[QUOTE=Havasu Hangin';2748478]I'd say it depends on how much your boat weighs, and what kind of tires you want to run.
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I got trips and I really like the way the trailer tracks on highways. I back mine up a hill tucking it away and not a problem.
IMO, the only negetives:
-sharp turns tend to scrub the tires-my rear tires take a beating.
-toll booths tend to charge by-the-axle
-tire replacement a bit more costly
-extra bearings to service
would I choose trips again?...yep!
Thinking of buying a new trailer. No question about whom IÂ’m going to use, but double or triple axle. Boats a 27Â’ Victory currently seating on a piece of s@#t Z#@$&n trailer. Question about number of axles is because I have to back down about a 100 yards in order to put boat away. During this process I have to make 2 - 90 degree left hand turns. Turns donÂ’t require hard 90Â’s but never the less still have to make them.
My understanding is with the triple axle one works against another and could make this difficult. No experience with triples just wondering what others have experienced trying to make similar turns with triples and is it that much more difficult.
I would get a front Hitch mounted. It will make life easier.
I'd say it depends on how much your boat weighs, and what kind of tires you want to run.
If your boat (and trailer) weigh 8,000lbs, your gonna need two 5K axles, and beefy tires to boot. Those low-profile car tires will not do well with a heavy load.
I have triples, and they do scrub in tight turns, but the tires expire before they wear out.
Get the best of both worlds- dually doubles!
Should we just go ahead and order a Skater with that trailer too?
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