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Re: [A/S] VINTAGE TECH QUESTION

 

The rubber in a torsion axles does deterioate after a period of years. Axle life depends on how much the trailer is used vs. setting an also, how heavily it is loaded. 20 years is a good long life out of a torsion axle on a travel trailer.

I replaced the axles on my Avion at 22 years and they were pretty much usless. The axles manufacturers have a table showing the initial angle and the loaded angle on the trail arms. The initial angl on out trailer was 0 degrees. I installed new axles with a higher rating and 10 degrees down angle.

The trailer rides much better now since there is some spring action in the new rubber.

You do not have to go to Air Stream for the axles. Contact Axis Axles at
http://www.axisproducts.com/axles.htm

They can provide a bolt an axle for your trailer. I did the work myself and it was not too bad.

Ken
1989 Avion 34V
Cypress, TX

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