tandem axle channel supports
I am in the process of buying a 32' travel trailer and would appreciate some input from current/past owners. After looking this trailer over, again, I noticed that the dual axle supports were formed s...
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grampyjd wrote:
Thank you for the info. Here is the photo I wanted to show. The formed steel angle looks some what light for twisting and turning the travel trailer
Should be fine, the steel angle welded to the frame acts like a reinforcement to the axles lighter ga material. There is a very small amount of lighter ga material that is not reinforced..
As a side note, if you feel it is not heavy enough material, do not have anyone weld directly to the axle tube without first consulting with the manufacturer of the axle. They are the only folks who can tell you if it is safe to do so and how and where to weld.
There is rubber inside that tube and the heat from welding after the rubber has been put in there may damage/alter that rubber if not careful enough.
