dual axle vs single axle caravans

Tossing up between dual-axle and single-axle caravans? Broadly, duals favour stability and payload for longer rigs, while singles keep things lighter, cheaper, and easier to park.

• Dual-axle pros: better high-speed stability, higher ATM/payload potential, and more redundancy if you cop a puncture.
• Dual-axle cons: heavier tow weight, bigger turning circle, and extra tyres/brakes to maintain.
• Single-axle pros: lighter to tow, lower purchase and running costs, and easier manhandling into tight campsites.
• Single-axle cons: lower payload and length limits, firmer ride when loaded, and less tolerance if a tyre lets go.

Match the van to your tow vehicle’s GCM/GVM and the terrain you actually drive; consult official documentation for exact figures.