Carluke Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) Just looking for some thoughts really. We are looking at replacing our dog trailer towards the end of the year and I am really just thinking aloud. What are peoples thoughts for a six berth with wardrobe - would you go for tandem or single wheels ? pro's and con's please. Cheers Kate Edited April 6, 2011 by Carluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANERANGER Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I Have just had a custom built trailer made for Great Danes...just over 6 meters in length...it is a tandem, brakes, wardrobe etc...it tows like a dream...my understanding was that most trailers only have the capacity for max weight 750 kilos...now with all the extra stuff we take to shows..umbrellas/gazebos/water/crates etc etc...it all weighs a tone...this trailer has a capacity of 2 tone...funnily when I first got it I was scared to tow it...but I am slowly getting used to it..it is about 3-4 months old...safety is always paramount when it comes to my babies so that is why I opted for a tandem...not sure what state you live but if you want to have a look see...to get some ideas, your more than welcome to have a look at it...I'm in Victoria and I will be at Bulla this weekend... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Just looking for some thoughts really. We are looking at replacing our dog trailer towards the end of the year and I am really just thinking aloud. What are peoples thoughts for a six berth with wardrobe - would you go for tandem or single wheels ? pro's and con's please. Cheers Kate If you can afford to buy a tandem unit, you'll be very glad you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Yep, dual axle all the way. The dogs get a great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 We have a small dual which is excellent.we brought a second hand 6 berth which is single but by choice we would buy dual . The price & condition of the second hand one was too good to knock back. We only travel 5 mins to our show grounds so easy to get away with but if doing distance travel dual all the way & great when you get a flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) Tandoms tow better and back easier but you'd be looking at a custom job for 4 berths and under I reckon. For a six berth wardrobe job, I'd definitely be looking at dual axle. Edited April 7, 2011 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I have an iceberg trailer.. 3/6 birth.. i only have one set of wheels on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) I would after much thought and consideration go with a tandem trailer next time I build one. My recent trailer is only about 6 years old and I had it built to order. I would now change a few things for my next one and definitely would have dual axle next time. I am not a big fan of electric brakes (seen many units fail) having had hydraulic on the horse floats I would be happier with them, but that is me. What ever you decide we want to see your new trailer when you get it built. Edited April 7, 2011 by Stolzseinrotts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carluke Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thanks everyone for your imput, have decided that it will be tandem. Cheers Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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