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Old 10-29-2005 | 07:39 PM
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looking at 2004 fountain i have the option of two axel or three axel.both are myco steel which one should i go with.the two axel the tires are huge the three axel smaller.
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Old 10-29-2005 | 08:43 PM
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How big is the boat and how heavy?
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Old 10-29-2005 | 09:53 PM
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sorry 35-0 8000#s
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Old 10-30-2005 | 03:07 PM
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I think it's a personal preference. Tandem probably has 16" tires, triaxle probably has 15" tires. Tandem turns easier, tri will distribute the weight across an extra axle. Around here, the extra axle costs you more through any toll booths. I'd be up in the air as to which to go with, but would probably go with the triaxle with the boat being so long. I'd also get brakes on all axles...

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Old 10-30-2005 | 03:58 PM
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I like the fact that the tri-axle will track true and steady
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Old 10-30-2005 | 04:11 PM
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i have a 35 fountain and have a tri-axle trailer its the way to go unless your gonna use it twice a year locally the two-axle will do. besides local use i run mine to fla. from n.y. twice a year and it works well with the tri on a long run.
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Old 11-04-2005 | 11:43 AM
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Sonic,
I have had both tri axle trailers and tandems. Currently I have a tandem axle trailer on a 10 meter fountain. The trailer is a steel myco tandem axle. I really like it. It is easy to turn and maneuver especially in tight spaces. I have no problem towing down the road. If you go with a tandem for a 35 fountain I'm positive you will be happy with it.
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Old 11-04-2005 | 11:58 AM
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Triple looks so much better. + if you burn up a stub axle you can chain it up to the frame and still make it home.
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Old 11-04-2005 | 05:42 PM
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Tandem is plenty for a 35. Plus less worries of poping a wheel when turning tight.
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Old 11-12-2005 | 12:23 PM
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Tandem is plenty for a 35. Plus less worries of poping a wheel when turning tight.

My thoughts exactly - when coming out of my driveway was real tight turn and always expected to break a bead. Also parked on hill in backyard overnight once and the spring broke (sounded like a nuke going off) from too much pressure. Tandem would have had 2 heavier springs per side and doubt would have broke
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