The "better trailer" really isn't dependent on how many axles it has but rather how much "reserve capacity" the axles have. As an example, a single axle trailer that weighs 2500 pounds and is mounted on a 4400 pound axle will have a reserve capacity of 1900 pounds, while a tandem axle trailer weighing 6000 pounds with two 3500 pound axles under it would only have a reserve capacity of 1000 pounds. In this example, there's almost double the "reserve capacity" on the single axle trailer...
So, look at capacity, weight, construction (HD is better than XLite). Additionally, consider wood frame vs aluminum frame trailers. Wood construction with aluminum outer walls and "hand laid fiberglass insulation" typically will flex without damage better than aluminum welded construction with rigid foam "laminate" fiberglass walls.
There are only a very few "rugged construction" trailers available on the market. Keystone was building a Springdale SRT (Springdale Rugged Terrain) model in some of their lines back in 2011-2012. I don't know if they're still building that line of trailer or not.
Be very careful buying a new "ultra-lite" aluminum framed trailer on a BAL lightweight chassis and expecting it to stay together over "4 wheel drive only" trails. Chances are you'll break it before the warranty expires.
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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