kcox506
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Concord, NC
I’m closing in on acquiring a trailer and keep going back and forth on what the best option is.
I see a lot of people tow their rigs with regular 3500lb axle (7k) trailers and be fine. But I also have been told by others who have 5000lb axle (10k) trailers, swear they pull better and you never have to worry about anything you throw on it. Basically added security and will also reduce wear and tear on hubs over time since they are much more than what is needed for typical use.
Lets say my cherokee is 4000lbs. I always find myself towing to the far reaches of Kentucky a few times a year for a race. Other than that, I’m in Charlotte area and everything is a hop, skip, and a jump away.
Is going 10k worth the extra expense or is a 7k perfectly reliable for towing a 4000lb jeep?
I see a lot of people tow their rigs with regular 3500lb axle (7k) trailers and be fine. But I also have been told by others who have 5000lb axle (10k) trailers, swear they pull better and you never have to worry about anything you throw on it. Basically added security and will also reduce wear and tear on hubs over time since they are much more than what is needed for typical use.
Lets say my cherokee is 4000lbs. I always find myself towing to the far reaches of Kentucky a few times a year for a race. Other than that, I’m in Charlotte area and everything is a hop, skip, and a jump away.
Is going 10k worth the extra expense or is a 7k perfectly reliable for towing a 4000lb jeep?