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jmtandem
Aug 05, 2013Explorer II
I don't know how these TT companies get away with using axles that don't even meet the GVWR!!!!
It is very frustrating! The manufacturers calculate the tongue weight and subtract that from the GVWR and then find axles for the balance of the coach's weight. For example my trailer has a GVWR of 7500 pounds, the tongue carries almost 1000 pounds and the coach has two 3500 pound axles. Subtracting the tongue weight the axles carry about 6500 pounds. I think it is ridiculous to cut costs to the degree that the axles and tires are only 'barely able'.
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