As far as the number of axles are concerned, I have had TWO flats on a
double axle trailer in one trip with one spare. That second axle was very
nice to have. Not to mention it's much safer and more stable.
Eric
-----Original Message-----
From: S800Racer@aol.com <S800Racer@aol.com>
To: tomph@mindspring.com <tomph@mindspring.com>; vintage-race@autox.team.net
<vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, October 29, 1999 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: Tow vehicle
>
>In a message dated 10/28/99 10:30:07 PM, tomph@mindspring.com writes:
>
><<Trailer
>I have a single axle trailer with a tilt bed. Works really nice and pulls
>like a dream. Rock solid around town and highway. Would like to add
electric
>brakes to it. The truck already has an electric brake control unit
>installed. Can this be done or am I looking for pie in the sky again? I
>haven't checked with any trailer places yet but have not been able to find
>any info on adding after market brakes for trailers in my catalogs or on
the
>net. Any ideas?>>
>
> If all you are looking for is an open trailer, you might be better off
to
>purchase one with electric brakes already installed. You should be able to
>find a dual axle open trailer with electric brakes for less than $
1,500.00.
>If you can find a dealer who will take a trade-in, you might not be out of
>pocket all that much. I also recommend a dual axle trailer over the single
>axle if you are towing something as big as a car over any significant
>distance. It's just a matter of safety. You're going to have flats and
>blow-outs sometime, somewhere.. If you have a dual axle set-up, it's no
big
>deal. If you have a single axle trailer, it can be an adventure at best
and
>a nightmare at worst.
>
> Doug Meis
> dual-axle open trailer with electric brakes -- bought new for $1,200.00
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