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Finally have a Tandem Axel. What should I look out for?

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  1. cigarsmokingzombie

    cigarsmokingzombie

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    The peer pressure on this forum is incredible with all the equipment everyone has. What do newbies need to be aware of when hauling on a tandem for the first time?

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    cigarsmokingzombie, Jul 20, 2019
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    I have no experience with tandem trailers.

    So, best I can say, "Don't overload it."
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    I will test the overload capabilities tomorrow. :)


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    Guess I should buy a jack and spare tire first.


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    If you are looking to get more life out of the tires take larger turns instead of just cranking it around in open areas, especially loaded. It looks like a 7k GVW, it will take a lot mpre than whats on there.
     
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    Thanks, yes 7k. Gonna load more tomorrow.


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    Oh, look out for potholes.
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    No trailer here, but my biggest fear would be a FHC member following me home or putting a tracking device on the trailer! :whistle:
     
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    We don't stalk, we wait for the GTG
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    I really struggled finding the right drop for my hitch. Was thinking it should angle up a little when empty then it would even out when loaded. I went with a 4 inch drop which had the trailer level when empty. Full loaded today was still level. Should I stick with that?


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    Sounds good to me. Jackstands on the back if loading equipment... got brakes and controller?
     
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    Unless you want gravity's help in unloading, I'd say yes.
     
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    Yes to breaks and controller. Not sure what u mean by Jack Stands?


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    Great looking firewood hauler. It should serve you well. Can offer much advice on the tandem as I have a single axle trailer that I use. I am however looking to upgrade it to a tandem.
     
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    Jack stands like you'd put under a vehicle for maintenance.

    Helps ensure that the vehicle doesn't fall on you in the event of a jack failure.

    Will keep the back of the trailer supported.
     
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    Jack stand.

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    Ok, that’s what I thought. But that’s just for maintenance right?


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    Nice trailer zombie.:yes:

    Nice perennial garden also.Is it mulch or pebbles? :coldone:
     
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    Set your brakes each load and don't load tail heavy, it's easy to run over one of the trucks weights before you run out.of trailer.
     
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    No, he means, if I'm not mistaken, that if you're gonna load any heavy equipment, you should use jack stands under the rear to support the trailer.

    I could be wrong, but...

    cnice_37 ?
     
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