I have a tandem axle trailer and it shakes when empty and vibrates and bucks the 80. Drives me crazy. I was thinking of removing the forward tires so it's sitting on the rear set only (the braking wheels) on the theory it will ride better and load the tongue more while empty. Someone else suggested reducing the tire pressures dramatically - especially the front set.
I'm a little worried about both of these strategies. The leaf springs of each axle are connected with a pivot so with one set of tires missing the remaining spring pivots close to the frame and I think it's going to hit once in a while. Anyone tried this, or have another thought? I'm going to be going 2600 miles empty so it's a lot of jiggling I'd like to avoid.
DougM
I'm a little worried about both of these strategies. The leaf springs of each axle are connected with a pivot so with one set of tires missing the remaining spring pivots close to the frame and I think it's going to hit once in a while. Anyone tried this, or have another thought? I'm going to be going 2600 miles empty so it's a lot of jiggling I'd like to avoid.
DougM