one or two rear axles?

[derathe]

I am trying to complete a wish list for my next motorhome purchase and have come up against the option of one or two rear axles. Do any members have or have used both single and twin rear axles and what are the pros and cons? any advice would be gratefully received



Kev

 

[Siimplyloco]

I am trying to complete a wish list for my next motorhome purchase and have come up against the option of one or two rear axles. Do any members have or have used both single and twin rear axles and what are the pros and cons? any advice would be gratefully received

Kev

I've never run two axles but after two seasons with twin rear wheels I don't see the advantage of two axles except for a longer permitted overhang. I have a great load capacity (4.6t), a tight turning circle and loads of traction, especially with the fitted diff lock. We also don't get clocked as Class III on French motorways...
Good luck with your search.
John

 

[mark61]

I'm sure they must be more stable.
Are the tag axles braked?

I have to say though, whenever I see huge long tag axled MH's, the first thing that pops in to my head is, perhaps that should have been put on a little truck, rather then push a light transporter to the max.

 

[mossypossy]

Cost me loads for new tyres

Must say when driving a 6 wheeler it feels very stable and not that big. Only gets big when you stand outside and look at it.

 

[maingate]

I am on my second Tag Axle van now and they are very stable and the setup gives a longer body and more living space.

We looked at downsizing about 18 months ago but have been spoiled so finished up with another Tag, same length but low profile and better layout.

First one



Present one

 

[wints]

I've had 2 merc based 4.6 t vans...twin wheeled back axle....both vans were a bit bouncy, and they leant a lot going around roundabouts, but I got used to them.

I've had a couple of Alko single rear axled vans, and they've been quite stable, both with less all up weight, 3.8 t and 4.1 t.

My present van (Hobby 725) has an Alko twin rear axle chassis, gross weight is 5 t, and it's like running on rails...it's so stable. Hardly notice if a hgv overtakes on the motorway, whereas previously the bow wave would push you sideways slightly.
Both axles are braked. It confused my regular (20 yrs +) mot man as he'd never done a twin rear axle van before, but it passed with no advisories.

Allen

 

[Deleted member 12539]

We have had single and twin rear axles.
The two axles at the back of the van give me more stability, but wish they were driving wheels.
The overhang is quite short, so it has been designed to carry a small motorbike in the garage. We are using the garage to store our push bikes at the moment, with a view to parking a m/c in there at sometime.
One advantage that came to light with having two axles at the back was that I was able to move a punctured front tyre to the middle axle until I got to a garage. I did not feel any difference to the way the vehicle re-acted to the flat, and it did not look flat when on the middle axle.