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Old 04-29-2013, 07:54 PM   #1

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I just bought a 2001 Z212 with a 5.0L engine. Specs say that the weight is about 3600lbs. Can I get away with a single axle trailer rated at 3900 lbs or do I need to take consideration of gas weight etc....?
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    I don't know if I would cut it that close if it was me. Also, I could be wrong, but I always thought that trailer axles were either rated at 2,500 or 3,500 lbs each. Or maybe those are just for torsion axles and springs are different. Heck, I don't know! Anyways, I would want some extra cushion in there for water, gear, fuel, beer, and those big holes that come out of no where on the road!


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    Running that close to your limit without the redundancy of a second axle can’t be a good thing!
    Pop a tyre and you’re in a whole world of pain.
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    According to the 2001 brochure she weighs in at 3425 lbs. But that's empty. As the guys say , fill her with fuel , toys , coolers , etc. and your way over. Splurge for a tandem axle for sure.
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