Heartland NT BRS 28 tire and axle failure :(
I ready read (on this Forum?) that the 28BRS NorthTrail had inadequate axles for the weight of the trailer. Well now we found out. After no more than 3000 miles both axles are bent and all four tires ...
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I used lengths of 1-1/2" 1/4" ANGLE IRON tacked across the full width of the axles to drastically reduce the incidence of axle flexing and bending. To be specific, welded with one inch long beads of Allstate 275 (Super Missile Weld) every nine inches. Alternate the beads front-rear-front-rear. This DC machine rod uses very low amperage and affects the axle tube the least.
I used a hold down ground loop and hydraulic porta-power to pull the axles down until a LEVEL placed vertically on the tires achieved centered bubble, then welded the angle iron to the axle tube.
Hope This helps
I used a hold down ground loop and hydraulic porta-power to pull the axles down until a LEVEL placed vertically on the tires achieved centered bubble, then welded the angle iron to the axle tube.
Hope This helps
