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Single vs dual axle trailer ??
I may squeeze out only this season with the current dual axle that came with the boat.
I see a LOT of V's riding on single axle trailers. Why ? Is a good single more than adaquate ? Does it " ride " nicely ? Is a dual axle trailer really necessary.........as in is it worth the extra cost and related maintainance ? 
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06-27-2011, 10:10 PM
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When I bought my V it was on a single axle trailer and rode ok. I rebuilt a tandem axle trailer for it during the rebuild and it rides on it now. It seems to ride alittle smoother on the duel axle, plus the weight is distrubited between four tires instead of two. Makes me feel better.
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06-27-2011, 10:34 PM
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depends on how far you have to trailer. i have a 10 mile round trip to ramp, so a single would be ok, but on that 1500 round trip to the keys, i had to have a tandem. i believe most singles are rated around 3500 lbs. i have had 5 flat tires while traveling at interstate speeds and a tandem keeps the pucker factor down.
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06-28-2011, 03:37 AM
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Take a look at my sig pic. I've trailered down to Fla and back 1650 miles each way with no problem. I carry a spare, a jack and two complete sets of bearings. My point is that with the proper precautions a single is fine.
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06-28-2011, 06:34 AM
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When I bought my V it was on a borrowed dual axle bunk trailer while I did some work to the single axle. Now in defense of the dual trailer, it wasnt set up specifically for my boat, but that thing fought me everytime I set in or pulled out and it pulled like I had a 30 footer back there. When I finished with the single axle it just seemed to fit better...boat jumps in the water and hopes back on the trailer. The ramp is only a mile from my house so pulling isnt an issue. I like the way it sits higher on the trailer with the rollers vs bunks also. That being said, if I was towing any great distance I would def opt for a dual axle
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06-28-2011, 08:04 AM
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I used to be of a mind that a tandem was the way to go...I'm in the process of changing my mind on that...any time you put more wheels on the ground, you are adding more resistance to going down the road...and more weight, which in itself is a negative...
I'm coming more and more to believe it's all in the trailer's weight capacity...there are tandems w/6,000lb capacity and there are singles w/6,000lb capacity... W/a tandem, a flat will put you on the side of the road as surely as w/a single...and under certain circumstances, you could have two flats on one side instead of just one... As boat sizes increase, eventually you GOTTA go to a tandem, but I don't think a V20 NEEDS one. Destroyer seems do do fine on long distance tows and Rob pulled his V from NJ to SC last Spring w/no problems on his single axle...at this point, as long as it's the right weight capacity, I'd lean toward a single...
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Last edited by reelapeelin; 06-28-2011 at 08:10 AM.
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06-28-2011, 02:54 PM
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Also your tow vehicle plays a role in which trailer to get. I've trailered alot of boats with my old CHEROKEES I had, and i will say a 20 foot boat on a single could be a white knuckle drive t times where as with a tandem it was a breeze. If you have a large tow vehicle then go with the smallest you can get by with.
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06-28-2011, 04:02 PM
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Hey Ferm...possibly a little light in the tongue weight on the singles??...I know it got me before... 
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06-28-2011, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
 , the BURB don't know it's back there.
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