I don't think you should overload your trailer. When loading your trailer, make sure everything has a place and is easy to get at when needed. Remember that a properly balanced trailer can give you safety and good driving in any road.

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I know this is a day late and a dollar short, but I was reading y'alls post.
My 17' is a 1997 and has dual axles... The newer models seem have a single axle - so you must be right that you are working very close to the capacity of the undercarriage; as the same amount of trailer is now being carried on half the number of axles. --j

That's interesting information, bongo. I DO wish the smaller trailers had dual axles now. If nothing else, it makes changing a tire easier, since you can just pull the good one up on a ramp and let the other one hang. And, those "expandable" chocks that go between tandem wheels are great (if you have tandem axles).

I also think having a blowout/flat might result in less damage with a tandem axle assuming you recognized it right away (and I would, with the tire pressure monitors I use).

- Jack