5,200 lb Axle Solution for 2017 Coachmen Catalina 243RBS
Question:
We want to upgrade our travel trailers axles. After one trip, the back axle was bent. The camper was not overloaded. It now has 3500# axles. should we put 4000# or 5200# axles on it. The trailers gvwr is 7600.
asked by: Tracy S
Expert Reply:
It's interesting that you have a trailer with a 7,600 GVWR yet only 7k of axle capacity. I'd recommend going with a 4k or 5.2k as it's the more common capacity. Is the trailer sitting level?
We don't have an extensive list of standard trailer axles we can help you with, but best option for a leaf spring axle would be to find a local trailer shop to you who can order you in axles based on dimensions and capacity.
The only 5,200 axle setup we have would be a Timbren Axle Less # ASR5200S01 which would work well but is more like a torsion spring setup. These also can be used as tandem setups. For brake hubs you'd need the part # 8-201-5UC3-EZ and then for a brake assembly set you'd need # AKEBRK-7-SA.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- LM67048
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - No Drop - 5 Bolt Flange - 5,200 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- 5200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- No Drop or Lift
- Timbren
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