Tandem axle trailer question?

[glen11]

Should you experience issues with bearings and hubs while on the road and unable to repair the problem immediately, can you remove that tire and travel on 3 out of 4 wheels until you get home?

[Dwayne]

I am interested to see BCB input on this.

[bassinman2002]

I do not know what BCB take is on this, but I owned a excavation firm for 40 years and we did that on a number of times. On a tandem axle with springs, remove the tire, take a ratchet strap and lift up the axle to where it is about level and drive away. I would not suggest long distances but we did 10 -20 miles at reduced speeds a number of times.As far as the torsion axle trailers, I would do the same. Just my 2Cents

[Bass Cat Boats]

Sure can. Ive never done it on a boat but numerous times on cargo trailers with torsion axles.

[Bass Cat Boats]

You can remove them on both spring and torsion style. The spring models will require chained up or support, though we would just pop the hub and all as one part, using the spindle nut or equalizer.

[bassinman2002]

bassinman2002 wrote:I do not know what BCB take is on this, but I owned a excavation firm for 40 years and we did that on a number of times. On a tandem axle with springs, remove the tire, take a ratchet strap and lift up the axle to where it is about level and drive away. I would not suggest long distances but we did 10 -20 miles at reduced speeds a number of times.As far as the torsion axle trailers, I would do the same. Just my 2CentsAlso, when ordering a new rig, have the spare hub installed, Under $ 100 good insurance

[glen11]

Where does the spare hub get installed?

[jignpig]

Typically it is mounted with your spare tire carrier.

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