Stoopid trailer building question.....

[Joe Bob]

I have a 16 foot single axle pop-up. I have raised the frame 9 inches, went with 15 inch wheels and plan on extending the frame another 7-8 feet ala the Jayco Baja format. The purpose is to transport ATVs and bikes.

The easiest way to extend the frame is to the rear for loading, weight distribution etc..... As such, adding another axle would be a good idea.

I can pick up a 3500 lb torsion model for a good price, heavier than the existing one. Without significant mods which I am unwilling to do, I will have about a 6 foot gap between axles for tire clearance with the pop up frame.

Is this a bad thing? All the tandem and triple axle trailers I have seen have minimal separation between the axles.

Yes, I can go out and buy a double axle Baja....but I like to tinker. I am a semi decent welder.....I just need to know the issues involved with excessive space between the axles.

Dry weight of the trailer will be around 1800 lbs.

[URY914]

When the axles are farther apart it means you will have more "scrub" of the tires when turning corners. This will mean more tire wear when you are moving slow and turning a corner. And it will be a little more difficult to backup but all and all not that big of a deal.