TT suspension questions?
We just got back from the RV show in PA and I have a couple questions I hope you folks can answer. Is a torsion suspension any better than a leaf spring type for a TT? Of all the TTs we saw only ...
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amxpress wrote:What? Torsion axles add strength to the overall frame, not take away from it. Torsion axles are a direct bolted connection so they act as additional crossmembers.
You cannot remove a leaf spring suspension and directly bolt up a torsion axle. It requires redesigning the mounting area, especially as torsion axle heights are much lower than leaf spring suspension. Nothing was said about torsion suspension adding or taking away from the strength of a frame.
Just as you can't remove a torsion axle and bolt up a leaf spring suspension.
All they do is weld a square or rectangular tube along the bottom flange of the frame rail to accept the mounting bracket, and a couple of gusset plates. The torsion axles are available with different heights of mounting brackets and the ride height is determined by that along with the start angle selected.
It has nothing to do with weight of trailer or frame regardless. Dexter makes a torsion axle up to 12K capacity. It has more to do with being cheap (the RV manufacturers. Look at Horse trailers and car haulers to see torsion axles used extensively.
