Axle placement

« **on:** September 29, 2009, 09:38:59 PM »

Saw a Jet boat today on a trailer in a drive way and noticed that the Axles(Dual) were ALL the way at the back of the trailer under the engine. Now I know you dont want all the weight behind the axles are you end up with sway, but could this placement provide a better towing experience? Towed many things including boats and always had a smooth ride (except for one).

Pros/Cons? Custom or Came that way?

« **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2009, 05:23:13 AM »

Sounds to me like someone shortened a trailer for what they needed.

The problem with putting the axles too far back it that it will increase the tongue weight. Tongue weight should not exceed 10-15% of the total weight being towed.

OC2Vegas

Axle placement

crewchief22

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