[dan1000]

Thanks Michael. That kind of implies that there is some advantage to it, beyond what you would get from simply shortening the wheelbase by lifting the tag axle. Since tag axle is about 4 feet behind the drive axle (if I remember correctly), lifting the tax all the way should only shorten the effective wheelbase by 2', and even then it would only be that much if the weight was evenly distributed between drive and tag (which it usually isn't).

So if Newell is right, and it reduces the effective wheelbase by 5' or even more, that implies a significant advantage to the steerable tag.

I'm still not sure I should be making a buy/no-buy decision based on steer-ability of the tag axle, but it's at least good to know there is some value to it beyond "hey, cool!".

Dan