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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Sounds like a "torsion axle"?
Any visible leaf springs?
If no leaf springs and the axles are directly mounted to the frame then you would have what is called "torsion axles" which in a nutshell are like a heavyduty rubber band inside of the axle tube..
Looks like this..
Torsion axles have been around for a long time are are pretty reliable, some folks prefer them over leaf springs for a smoother ride..
You can read up on torsion axles HERE at Dexter Axle website.
Otherwise if there are leaf springs there should be a leaf spring for each axle and a mount and equalizing link between the springs..
Any visible leaf springs?
If no leaf springs and the axles are directly mounted to the frame then you would have what is called "torsion axles" which in a nutshell are like a heavyduty rubber band inside of the axle tube..
Looks like this..
Torsion axles have been around for a long time are are pretty reliable, some folks prefer them over leaf springs for a smoother ride..
You can read up on torsion axles HERE at Dexter Axle website.
Otherwise if there are leaf springs there should be a leaf spring for each axle and a mount and equalizing link between the springs..
