They will both rust equally as neither are galvanized. I would go torsion for sure though. Torsions ride smoother and make less noise. Should give you more ground clearance too. I wish Neo would offer galvanized axles like R&R does. I don't know what the NEO warranty is but R&R gives 10 years even on their non- galvanized axles.

 

I questioned that before I bought my new trailer as well. The trailer company said they order everything with springs. They had some good reasons which I don't remember so I went with them.

 

NEO offers 10 years on the Dexter torsions which I thought was very good.

 

Also if you rack up a lot of trailer miles, the torsions will win every single time. Quiet, smooth and a lot less parts to wear out.

They will both rust equally as neither are galvanized. I would go torsion for sure though. Torsions ride smoother and make less noise. Should give you more ground clearance too. I wish Neo would offer galvanized axles like R&R does. I don't know what the NEO warranty is but R&R gives 10 years even on their non- galvanized axles.

 

Torsion

 

I think the biggest advantage to torsion axles is that they don't bounce when going over bumps as much or seem to be as affected by cross winds. Torsion axles do require that you make sure to have your trailer leveled more precise compared to spring axles so all the weight isn't on just one axle.

 

I personally think torsion axles are a better performing axle for an enclosed snowmobile trailer application.

 

Torsion all the way!

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Torsion. JUST don't over load them. Also if you run them near capacity the wheels camber and thus wear quickly. I run 2 axles to give me plenty of capacity. Easy to paint chips and rust too.

 

Torsion

Don~

 

Torsion! I retired from the Auction business and had a fleet of 5 trailers. The torsion axle trailers ride smoother, pull easier and do not bounce like the spring axle trailers. The torsion axles are independent and this allows for a much better ride.

Bob

 

Whichever, get galvanized! On my new R&R ARC, galvanized upgrade was only $100

 

Neo doesn't offer galvanized axles.

 

Torsion is the way to go ! I dont have galvanized axles but I did spray the axles with undercoating.

 

I had a new trailer custom built for me a few years ago and the sales guy talked me out of torsion. Didn't matter to him either way, in fact one would think he would make more money off a torsion axle sale. I had previously had three trailers with torsion axles that I liked so I was nervous but I am really impressed with how the spring axle trailer rides. It's less bouncy when it's empty, a torsion axle is rubber sprung and they are very bouncy when empty unlike the spring axle- but how many times do you pull empty anyway. My sales guy sold me on linked, spring axles which you can't get with torsion and it really does ride great. Tire wear is supposedly better on off camber roads and the trailer handles poorly distributed loads better. Also, if you keep the trailer long enough you are definitely going to be replacing axles and torsion will cost you 2 times as much. Then there is always the chance of a breakdown somewhere on a trip and you can rebuild a spring axle from any Tractor Supply, where a big torsion axle will take three days to get. Like I said, I had 3 trailers with torsion axles that I really liked so I don't think it's really a wrong decision either way, just wanted to share that my current spring axle trailer was a very pleasant surprise.

 

This would have been a great topic to turn into a poll.

I'd vote for torsion axles.

 

For those who have owned both, would spring axles be a deal breaker on an otherwise great trailer at a good price?

Looking at buying a trailer but don't want to take a beating on resale if I decide to sell in a couple years.

 

For those who have owned both, would spring axles be a deal breaker on an otherwise great trailer at a good price?

Looking at buying a trailer but don't want to take a beating on resale if I decide to sell in a couple years.

I currently have both. Have for 8 years. The spring is single axle under a boat. Total weight 4300#. It's fine for the local area but long freeway trips at 70 mph works on my nerves. It bounces at overpasses.

Last 2 sled trailers are/have been torsion. I don't even think about it when towing anywhere. Currently have 2 axles. Smooth. The single axle did not ride well with 1 sled loaded off center.

I like the 2 axles while towing but it's a bear moving around by hand in my parking area.

Deal breaker for me. I vote torsion.

 

I have had spring axles on an 7' x 18' with a 5' V (23') dual axles. I currently have a 7' x 20' with a 5' V (25") dual axle torsion. Both trailers are enclosed aluminum.

Personally---I can't tell the difference. I'm sure a bunch of experts will let me know I'm wrong, however, if you can get a trailer with springs for a decent price I wouldn't hesitate.

Don~

 

I have a wakeboard boat with tandem torsion axles and my current sled trailer is a neo enclosed inline 22x7 with tandem spring axles. (Both trailers are 3500 lbs rated dexters) I prefer torsions due to less moving parts however to be honest I can't tell the difference towing loaded. Unloaded the torsions are definitely more bouncy. Torsions weren't in the budget on the neo tho I would've liked them.

I also have a 14 ft Aluminum utility trailer with a 3500 lbs torsion under it. Again, bouncy unloaded but very smooth loaded.

For resale having torsions May give a slight advantage but a trailer with well cared for spring axles I wouldn't hesitate buying. Don't forget the majority of enclosed sled/cargo trailers will have spring axles. At least that's what I found when i was looking at used (and new) trailers.

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For those who have owned both, would spring axles be a deal breaker on an otherwise great trailer at a good price?

What is it? I've only had springs on one sled trailer and they were squeaky. I mean they'd even squeak when I was walking around inside it, and it was a new trailer. Squeaking was annoying but I guess for the right price I'd buy another one.

My jetski trailer has springs and I have had no problems with it. They are surprisingly quiet.

 

What is it? I've only had springs on one sled trailer and they were squeaky. I mean they'd even squeak when I was walking around inside it, and it was a new trailer. Squeaking was annoying but I guess for the right price I'd buy another one.

My jetski trailer has springs and I have had no problems with it. They are surprisingly quiet.

It's a Neo, 7' x 18' + 5' V, same trailer as I had last year but newer.

The old one pulled fine and didn't have any issues and the price is right on the new one so I think I'm going to buy it and give it a shot.

 

Got it home

 

Very sharp.

Don~

 

I would never buy anything with springs again.

Torsion axles, galvanized, are simply superior to springs in every way possible.