I could measure my tandem axle trailer tomorrow, though it would be much easier if that darn boat wasn’t sitting on it.  Perhaps someone else would take a measurement of a single axle trailer.  I assume that the forward end of the measurement should start at the hitch, but I’m not sure about the other end.  I think the point on the trailer furthest from the hitch would be the aft end of one of the bunks (I think that’s the term; the carpet covered things the hull of the boat rests against).  Is that what you’re looking for?

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)

> On Apr 13, 2020, at 4:52 PM, NewIn76 via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I refuse to start another thread that compares single vs. tandem axle.  I
> think that horse has beaten into glue at this point.  Thanks to this list
> (and Steve Congdon) I found a nearby trailer that I intend to upgrade from
> the existing single 3500 lb axle.  Upgrading to a 5200 or 6000 lb axle means
> the fender will need to be replaced.  However, referring back to my subject
> line, is there any difference in overall length between a single and a
> tandem axle trailer?  I understand the hitch weight measurements will need
> to be re-calculated, but would I realistically have space to put on a tandem
> fender before the axle curves towards the coupler?  I won't always be in
> Cleveland (thanks Uncle Sam), so I am still undecided on the final axle
> plan.  (I am sincerely to hold back the flood of tandem v. single axle
> comments.  Haha )
> 
> 
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> 1976 Rhodes 22
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