How to increase payload?
I have a 2015 Coachmen 324 TSRK, it has a dismal 1284 lbs of payload. It has 5200 lb axles. It was one of only two models produced by Coachmen that year that 7000 lb axles were not an available optio...
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shadows4 wrote:Probably all that is needed is some 6000 or 6500 pound springs. Not technically difficult to do yourself, just heavy line work. Good time to upgrade to a greaseable wet-bolt kit.
I did some more research. According to E-trailer the only difference in the 5200 lb axle and the 6000 lb axle is a bend in the axle. Same bearings, brakes and axle tubes. I have upgraded the tires to E rated Goodyear Endurance tires.
I have put off weighing the trailer, I am afraid of what I will find. But this spring after we dewinterize and get it loaded for the season I will get that done. And look into adding a leaf to the springs. Thanks for all the replies.
My springs were sagging flat after a decade of use. I put 4400 pound springs on my 3500 pound axles and it has never ridden better.
