Community Forums

PapaRoe · 12-31-2017, 06:48 PM

I bough a nice older HiLo, 22’. However, the wife didn’t like it, so I sold it. Now she said that she would like a new travel trailer. She didn’t like the HiLo because it was old. I hate to spend very much, just in case she doesn’t like it AGAIN! Anyway, I’ve been looking at some new models that are inexpensive, but most are single axle. It’s been a long time since I pulled a single axle trailer, but if I recall correctly, you really feel them as you drive down the road.

Do the newer single axles trailers pull better, or should I stick to my guns for double axles?

Reevesfamily · 12-31-2017, 08:07 PM

Just my opinion but I would never consider a single axle travel trailer. Several reasons, for me anyway: Not able to lock down the wheel and prevent fore/aft movement while parked no matter how good a chock you have, unstable while towing, too lightweight for me. I'm not an expert, these are just my personal thoughts.

Barlow46 · 12-31-2017, 09:31 PM

Stick with the double.

keymastr · 12-31-2017, 10:11 PM

You would be far better served buying a 2 or 3 year old trailer of better manufacture than the new "inexpensive" trailers. It will lose much less value in a season as well in case she does not like it.

Entry level small trailers are almost disposable. They are built poorly and when they leak the water damage can be catastrophic. Do your homework to find out a better brand and find a nice lightly used one.

And without a doubt get a double axle trailer.

Chuck_Hammer · 01-02-2018, 12:00 PM

2 axle... if nothing else for a flat tire..

easier to backup.

USED,,, even 2 or 3 years old... "IF" you need to sell it...little lost.
3 years ago.. I purchase a 10 year old unit..
I live in it for 5 months.. 3 years in a row. very little trouble..
I tow it 2,000 miles each way..

biggest issue is floor plan... I went from a 21 foot to a 30 foot with a slide out...
wife and I kept banging into each other in the 21 foot..

Mr_D · 01-02-2018, 12:14 PM

It's been many, many years since I had a TT, but I wouldn't buy a single axle rig again.

60sumtin · 01-02-2018, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapaRoe

I bough a nice older HiLo, 22’. However, the wife didn’t like it, so I sold it. Now she said that she would like a new travel trailer. She didn’t like the HiLo because it was old. I hate to spend very much, just in case she doesn’t like it AGAIN! Anyway, I’ve been looking at some new models that are inexpensive, but most are single axle. It’s been a long time since I pulled a single axle trailer, but if I recall correctly, you really feel them as you drive down the road.

Do the newer single axles trailers pull better, or should I stick to my guns for double axles?

Single axle trailers are single axle because the trailer doesn't need more than one to support it's GVWR. Not too many small trailers out there have an extra axle simply for the sake of ride comfort. If cost of ownership is an important consideration a single axle trailer costs half that of a double axle at tire replacement time. Pick a trailer that suits your needs rather than the number of axles.

JMHO

PapaRoe · 01-03-2018, 06:49 AM

My wife and I have discussed it, and the thought of a smaller trailer is DEAD! We have decided on a larger trailer, and will really start looking seriously after we meet we see the tax man.

I appreciate all the comments, and recommendations.

60sumtin · 01-03-2018, 07:52 AM

I think you made a good decision. We started off looking at smaller trailers too but decided going smaller involved too many compromises. Good luck with your search.