Re: [A/S] Re: Aluminum vs. fiberglass

Hi. Ronald , What would be a torsion axle? is it the same as a single axles?
Dominick

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From: Ronald <rondk1@yahoo.com>
To: AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 10:37:19 AM
Subject: [A/S] Re: Aluminum vs. fiberglass

FYI
They have torsion axles, no need for springs..

> The things I would change or look for in getting another one would be
> higher ground clearance and leaf springs. The straight axel with no
> shock absorption will really make every trip a shake down cruise. The
> higher clearance is needed if you travel off road in national parks etc.
> I mounted swivel jacks on the frame just in front of the rear bumper. I
> tore one off pulling out of a filing station that had a relatively deep
> store gutted in their ingress and exit. I fixed the problem by cutting a
> landscape timber 3x4 beveled on the ends to match the bumper and bolted
> it beneath the bumper. If the tail was going to drag it just slid on the
> timber in back even lifting the wheels off the ground in one occasion
> but never touched the jacks again.
meeting a
> retired
> > fellow who full times in one. It is amazing to me what one can due and
> endure in
> > such a tight space, that is how we get ideas and learn from one
> another. I have
> > done some research on these little egg type trailers. and have been
> impressed so
> > far. The only down side I see is it only comes in a single axle. (that
> would
> > make me nervous in case of a blow out. Also a little skimpy on
> storage. I guess
> > my question would be does anyone know anything about these little gems
> pro or
> > con, and knew of anyone full timing in such a unit.. I'm trying to
> get my life
> > and trailer more organized with this less is more type attitude.
> Cheers
> > Dominick
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