Trailer axle question

[Cat600]

So I'm in the market to buy an enclosed trailer and I know all of what I want, but I'm kinda stuck on deciding on torsion or spring axle. I've looked all over, read what I've can about them, but figured I would ask the experts here.

I guess my biggest question is how does the torsion hold up to Wisconsin roads. I've read that torsions are best for flat highway use and Wisconsin winter roads are anything but that, and winter is the time of year when I would mostly use the trailer. So would I be better off just going with springs or are torsions still a good investment?

 

[Team Elkhorn]

Cat600, if you think Wisconsin roads are bad, you should drive down in Illinois, lol. My last two Triton Trailers have had torsion suspensions with no problems. I only use my trailers five or six times a year on average, but I'm not fanatical about cleaning the salt off after each use either. (I should but I don't). At the end of the season I take it to the car wash and give it a good blast. I get a new trailer every ten years or so. The only problems Ive had with my trailers are the jacks only seem to last 4-5 years.

PS, I also store my sleds in the trailer all year.

 

[jr37]

My dad and I owned one with the torsion axle for about 12 years and never a problem with it. It went to the Black Hills and 4 hours into Canada, never an issue. I would recommend the torsion.

 

[xcr440]

Torsion axles work just fine, and they are generally lighter than a spring set up. I've had one for about 12 years, and just this past summer I replaced the hubs because the seal on the back of the bearing finally decided it was toast. Glad I caught it before winter!

 

[Cat600]

Cool, thanks guys.

 

[ezra]

one thing to think about is the oil filled hubs I was on a trip when the seal failed on the oil hubs could not find parts.ended up drilling a hole in clear cap filling with grease every pee stop

 

[pistons]

If your trailer has two torsion axles, you will need to make sure it runs pretty level when loaded. With leaf springs, the springs will "equalize" the load and the two axles will carry the same amount of weight.

 

[booondocker]

I really don't think it matters much...spring trailers have been around for a long time, torsion trailers are a newer design but work well.

I would look for a trailer that meets your needs and not worry about springs or torsion...both are very good and last longer than the rest of the trailer.

 

[roadapple]

Torsion axles are great, do some research if you install yourself, they come in different swing and load ratings. and of course you can also pick the length of axles.

 

[jr37]

Funny that this subject had just come up. I broke a spring on my tandem trailer on Friday. Guess the load of wood was just a little to much. Lucky, they are not to hard to replace.