This group is for those who own or are considering owning low speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. Network and share information on maintenance, options, sales, insurance, tax considerations, and resolve common driving issues.
Pictured: Norm's GEM won first prize in the 2007 July 4th parade.
AL: I was merely using this as an example. If my boat trailer with the same spindles and bearings caries 1400 pounds with one axle, the GEM should have no
When the front tires of a vehicle are on a tow dolly, the weights on the front and rear axles are the same as when all four wheels are on the ground. The only
Ken: Good thought. Recently I disassembled the rear axle of my GEM to check the bearings and grease them. To my surprise the spindles and the bearings were
Michael, Having many years in the RV accessories industry, I would assume that the main reason is speed. Front axle tows the GEM @ 35mph (at best for most).