Tag axles are needed if the weight is there that requires a tag axle, but there are also a lot of negatives to having a tag axle.
You loose storage space due to the tag axle taking up the sides where storage compartments would be.
Two more tires to maintain and pay for at replacement time.
Two more sets of brakes to maintain, of course you would also have more stopping power.
More suspension components to wear and maintain.
The weights of the GS coaches built without tag axles did not require a tag for the weight as our coach which is 41' long. I am not sure I would ever want a coach with a tag if it was not needed for the weight. We don't have any handling problems and it tracks terrific.
Maybe you could enlighten us on "Why" you think a tag axle is so much needed and the advantages of having it other than it looks "cool" and more like a bus?
Ron
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