Revised GVWR after axle upgrade??
We have a 2014 TT that came with two 3,500 lb axles/springs and very little payload capacity. By the scales the axle/springs run at 96% of capacity at trip weight and within the GVWR. The springs w...
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That is just a 700 lb increase over what the original GVWR was. I would have no problem rationalizing that.
FWIW, when I did my restoration, I increased my hauling weight by about 500->600 lbs over the GVWR. I checked similar trailers in the same Starcraft product line and found they all use the same 8" tubular beam frame. My rationalization took about 5 seconds. If I had a deck of 2x6, my trailer would be built about the same as some I've used to haul equipment. My axles and tires aren't up to the task but I'm not going to load a skid-steer in there, either.:B
FWIW, when I did my restoration, I increased my hauling weight by about 500->600 lbs over the GVWR. I checked similar trailers in the same Starcraft product line and found they all use the same 8" tubular beam frame. My rationalization took about 5 seconds. If I had a deck of 2x6, my trailer would be built about the same as some I've used to haul equipment. My axles and tires aren't up to the task but I'm not going to load a skid-steer in there, either.:B
