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You will need a long caravan to carry three water tanks . You can expect to need dual axles at the very least .
Single-axle vans are not necessarily prone to this phenomenon but it does affect multi-axle vans and , the more axles , the stronger this force is . You can tell if there is a build-up of this force as the wheels will look as though they have been tilted .
Fortunately , it is easy to counter this effect by simply driving your van forward a couple of metres and reversing straight back into place . Regardless , you should still unhitch with a modicum of caution .
Sites such as these are typically easier to access with a single-axle van as compared to a larger van on tandem axles ( pic : Anthony Kilner ).
SUMMING UP
Hopefully , this has given you some food for thought when it comes to deciding how many axles you want or need for your next caravan purchase . While the information here will prove helpful , there ’ s nothing like getting feedback from actual caravan owners . We encourage you to talk to owners of multi-axle vans and get them to share their experiences with you .
GoRV would like to thank the management and staff of Roadstar Caravans for allowing me to snoop around their factory , take some pictures and gain some valuable information .
A tandem-axle independent suspension setup .
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