Montana Axle Change - Easy or Not?
My 2005 Montana 2955RL has 2 Dexter D52-8 (5,200lb 8 lug) axles. Given it's dry weight of 9,200lbs, this puts them right at the edge. I'm considering changing the axles to either 6k or 7k rated ones...
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Rvpapa wrote:
Do a bit of research and I think that you will find they are the same as 7000lb axles. The only difference is the spring packs. Manufacturer put on the proper size for the unit weight. Put on heavier rated and all you do it hammer the s+++ out of the trailer on rough roads.
Art.
Aha... I followed your advice and went digging. The three axles we're discussing (D52, D60, and D70) are essentially identical. The only differences are the springs and the magnets. The larger weighted axles having heavier springs and larger magnets to stop heavier loads. Sounds like a brake upgrade is all I need to enhance safety a bit.
