69 Avion wrote:icanon wrote:
Just a thought. Can someone get their TT modified to have the 'spread axle setup'? Is it ok to do so if done at truck/trailer suspension repair shop? Or is it Not recommended?
Almost anything can be done for a price. Why change a setup that has less scuffing and should have been built with a heavy enough frame from the factory for proper support?
Check out large trailers on semi trucks. The rear tandem duals are close together on "most" of the trailers. They will spread them out for special loads, but it is relatively uncommon.
If spreading the axles are such a great idea, why not spread them out another foot or two. If wide spread axle placement is "really good" than futher apart should be "even better"!!! It isn't.
These manufacturers that use the wide spread axle placement are probably doing it to spread the load on their frame. It saves them money on a frame that may not have enough support with the axles close together.
icanon wrote:
Just a thought. Can someone get their TT modified to have the 'spread axle setup'? Is it ok to do so if done at truck/trailer suspension repair shop? Or is it Not recommended?
Terryallan wrote:icanon wrote:
Who makes these spread axle setups?
they are on "some " Forest river, and "some " Jaycos, and "some" of just about every brand.
I'm guessing they are Dexter axles
Cannondale61 wrote:Be sure to inspect the spring hangers for cracks. They are the weak link. BTDT.
I also have wide axel set up and agree with both the pro and cons in previous post. I just backed into a campsite tonight and marveled at the contortions the axels went thru as I backed in. Travel inspections include all suspension bolts when I tighten lug nuts. But I would do that no matter what. I do feel it also helps distribute the weight better so the tongue weight is lower.
apr67 wrote:Calicajun wrote:
Reason being if one tire looses air the good tire will hold it up off the ground or at least the rim off the ground. With wide spacing wheels one tire goes flat it will go all the way to the ground and do bad things to both the road and the rim. Forget about the tire it long gone. Oh a new 14" aluminum rim from Heartland is $198.50 shipped, plus the $100.00 for the new tire.
I blew three tires on one trip, and my RV is spread axle. No damage to the rims, they were still 5" or more away from the pavement.
I was also still able to use a rhino ramp under the good tire to raise the RV and change the blown tire.
ZeeLet50 wrote:
I have a Passport Elite and it has the spread axle. Tows nicely as I rarely get side to side movement by passing vehicles. Wind is another story. I did install the EZ flex system on it to soak up some of the bumps. For a 4800lb trailer, each axle has a 4400lb rating. So they put heavy duty axles on the unit. Tire wear is nil.
Redwood bar by It wouldn't give me pause if I liked the unit, nor would I seek it out specifically.
I wouldn't make my buying decision based upon what the axle spacing was. Much Ado About Nothing! Lot's of Overblown Opinions though.
Calicajun wrote:
Reason being if one tire looses air the good tire will hold it up off the ground or at least the rim off the ground. With wide spacing wheels one tire goes flat it will go all the way to the ground and do bad things to both the road and the rim. Forget about the tire it long gone. Oh a new 14" aluminum rim from Heartland is $198.50 shipped, plus the $100.00 for the new tire.
