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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-11-2019, 07:01 AM
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Posted By Jon in AZ
Saucesquatch, you are right, of course, about...

Saucesquatch, you are right, of course, about matching the axle to the actual gross weight of the trailer, with some reasonable margin to allow for normal variations. You don't want something simple...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-07-2019, 10:17 AM
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Views: 14,602
Posted By Jon in AZ
Casita axle dilemma...

And Casita should engineer to a boondocking/aircraft standard because...?

I’m glad they don’t, actually. I can’t afford an airplane, and I can’t afford an expedition-grade RV, both of which can...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-06-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,602
Posted By Jon in AZ
As Stephen correctly observed, some older...

As Stephen correctly observed, some older trailers had significantly underrated axles. Early Boler and Scamp 13’s, for example, rode on 1200# axles. They had a stove, icebox and not much else. Even...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-05-2019, 06:23 PM
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Views: 14,602
Posted By Jon in AZ
Agree, especially for a 16'er.

Agree, especially for a 16'er.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-04-2019, 02:35 PM
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Views: 14,602
Posted By Jon in AZ
I'm have a hard time imagining any 16' trailer...

I'm have a hard time imagining any 16' trailer weighing under 2000# loaded. But before you write off that 2000# axle, do load it up as you do for travel and take it to a CAT scale* (truck stop,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-04-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,602
Posted By Jon in AZ
Agree about getting a fully loaded weight,...

Agree about getting a fully loaded weight, adding, say, 15-20% margin, and working from there. A Dexter #10 axle is rated for 3500#, but it can be de-rated at the factory for lower trailer weights,...
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