Axles that barely pass specs
We have a bent axle that has caused the shock absorbers to rub the inside of the tires. We are in Alaska in a Cedar Creek by Forest River, we were told that the axles just barely met the specs for the...
Forum Discussion
Ok For your info. Dose any body know how an axle are rated >>>
The tubes are all the same size. The difference between a 5,000# and a 6,000 # axle is the composite of the brake shoes ( spindle, bearings are the same ) Same for 7,000 or 8,000 lbs. ( bearings spindles are the same ) Springs my very some . I was in the trailer manufacturing and repairing of trailers for 30 years. Dealers will the you any thing to sell you a trailer.
I have an 04 GMC 2500 HD pull a 38 ft. 5th wheel with 4 slides and have grossed 22,000# with 80 gals of fuel all axles were under there weight ratings . Truck steering axle was over by 150# till we burned of some fuel . This was weighted on certified scales .
I have replaced many axles from guys going up and down to Alaska > it hard on windshields < Axles< tires< springs < and rigs .
The tubes are all the same size. The difference between a 5,000# and a 6,000 # axle is the composite of the brake shoes ( spindle, bearings are the same ) Same for 7,000 or 8,000 lbs. ( bearings spindles are the same ) Springs my very some . I was in the trailer manufacturing and repairing of trailers for 30 years. Dealers will the you any thing to sell you a trailer.
I have an 04 GMC 2500 HD pull a 38 ft. 5th wheel with 4 slides and have grossed 22,000# with 80 gals of fuel all axles were under there weight ratings . Truck steering axle was over by 150# till we burned of some fuel . This was weighted on certified scales .
I have replaced many axles from guys going up and down to Alaska > it hard on windshields < Axles< tires< springs < and rigs .
