2008 LSV single axel trailer?

[.264 magnum]

Our LSV came with a single axel trailer.

We keep the LSV slipped on a lift nearly always. A few times per year we will tow the boat maybe even once or twice to Broken Bow OK which is 185 miles away.

We will use a 2004 4x4 Tahoe.

My dealer will allow us to trade in the single axel for a tandem for ~$1,100. Should I save the coin of get the tandem?

[zabooda]

Save the coin and have a spare tire.

[moombadaze]

ive used both trailers now with my 08 lsv. dealer did not have double when boat was bought so he let me use the single till mine came in. all i can say is there is a world of difference in how smooth the double pulls. even if you get the double you would still need a spare. one thing the single has 16' 6 lug wheels and the double has 14' 5 lug wheels.

[Kelsey]

The double axle will have much less "swing" when towing. Single axle trailers cause a small movement of the wheel to be a big movement in the trailer.

[yearround]

Save the coin and have a spare tire.

i agree with zabooda, for as little as you tow, use the single. if you are concerned about resale later, then i think the tandom would be the way. i would not even consider a single for myself. but i tow more than 3000 mile/year.

[gsi09907]

I towe every weekend and only have a single axle, no problems and no sway plus you can push it in and out of the tight garage easier


double is probably better but I don't know about $1000 better

[zegm]

I have a 25ft 6600lb fishing boat on a tandem and our 2008 LS on a single axle. Both tow fine! I have towed the LS twice this year over 600 miles round trips each and had no problems and no sway. And if you need to move it in a tight spot the single axle will be much easier to manuever. If you don't believe me just look at my front yard when I back up and park the tandem!!! Poor grass never saw it coming!!!! I would consider the tandem if you are really traveling every weekend or you like the looks!

[Sled491]

Plenty of good arguments for a tandem, and yes they look cool, but for your towing mileage 1000 bucks buys a lot of chicken wings and gas!
Right Z

[jester]

I also have a single for my OBV. I keep it in a slip all summer and only tow once every now and again. I say keep with the single. 1K is alot of wings and beer. I mean wings and gas. plus for as little as you tow you will not see a differance. Just get an extra tire. oo thanks for the reminder i still have not gotten one.

[zegm]

Sled,

Wow we are back on the chicken wings!!!!! This just brings back fond memories!!!! OK maybe not so fond! I need to call DF and see when she is going to put on a demonstration over at Cory Picos!!! I think this is the only way we can make the "fond" memories!!!

But yeah Mag. save your money!!! However, do what I did and go out and buy yourself a spare tire. Cost me 90 dollars at Hy Tech Marine here in Panama City. The spare tire carrier was almost as much from a Moomba dealer, I think you could find this cheaper too!

This place has a lot of equipment for trailers!

http://www.easternmarine.com/