Which 2 car hauler trailer?

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by Travis. 0311, Dec 8, 2016.

  1. Travis. 0311

    Travis. 0311 Bobtail Member

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    I hope I am in the right section. I do not have a business, I just need some good trailer advice please. My son and I have been driving our 30 year old Toyota 4x4 trucks from Tn. to Colorado to go 4 wheeling, 2600 mile round trip. We have driven them 3 years now and it is very hard on the trucks and mainly me. We have chosen to start towing them. I have a 2016 Ram Cummins, 4 door, 4x4, 373 gears. My question is which trailer would you recommend? I need a 32' deck gooseneck. My old trucks and supplies will weigh less than 9k. I am looking at a 2 single axle low boy or a dual tandem. I know the 2 single axle is cheaper and the dual tandem might be a little over kill but will have some advantages. The last 150 miles or so in Colorado are very curvy (numerous very tight, 180 degree turns) and obviously very steep inclines and declines. The bulk of the trip is I-40 between Tn. and New Mexico. Any advice on which trailer, a 2 single- 7k axle lo boy or dual tandem? Thanks , Travis.
     
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  3. strollinruss

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  4. Travis. 0311

    Travis. 0311 Bobtail Member

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    I thought about a 3 axle but i have read a lot about scuffing and flats resulting from tight turns and we have a ton of tight turns where we go. I know the 3 would be great for the long runs.
     
  5. strollinruss

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    Tight turns on gravel is not as much of an issue, keep that in mind.
     
  6. Terry270

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    For tight back roads I'd go with dual tandems hands down. Plenty of places will require getting tires off the road and that can be the difference between staying on the road with 2 tires or getting 2 off and getting stuck. Or even worse if there's a steep drop off. Add in the fact that you will get better fuel economy and pay less tolls with dual tandems as well.
     
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