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ependydad
Mar 18, 2019Explorer
I'd upgrade the axles.
My old rig was not a Grand Design, but another manufacturer who was proud of their "full 12" I-Beam" frame. I was running 1,000 lbs. over GVWR and maxed out on axles (7k axles). After 2 years of fulltiming, I ended up having a buckled frame.
If you're going to upgrade the axles, I'd suggest that you also upgrade the cross-member supports between the axles.
And regularly inspect the suspension and frame while using it.
My old rig was not a Grand Design, but another manufacturer who was proud of their "full 12" I-Beam" frame. I was running 1,000 lbs. over GVWR and maxed out on axles (7k axles). After 2 years of fulltiming, I ended up having a buckled frame.
If you're going to upgrade the axles, I'd suggest that you also upgrade the cross-member supports between the axles.
And regularly inspect the suspension and frame while using it.
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