Which Dexter Torsion axle weight?

[tpd]

Hi Folks,

We're having a teardrop built for us, and the company building it has used both the 2,200 lb (#9 axle) and 3,500 lb (#10 axle) Torflex axles. They're recently decided to switch exclusively to the 3,500 lb axle for all campers. They say this based on having done some research, and that the 3,500 lb unit is fine even for smaller trailers. Our camper / trailer will have a dry weight of around 900 lbs. My fear is that the heavier axle will be over-sprung and transmit too much vibration into the camper.

Does anyone have some experience here?

Thanks,
Toby.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I had question also when building my trailer. I called Dexter technical to get all my question answer with great results.

 

[MrOffshore]

Torsion axles work best when they are closer to full capacity than when they're not loaded. It takes the weight to get the torsion axle to get into the "zone" where it will work easier. I would agree that you will have a firmer ride than you might want. The harsher ride will be harder on everything from the welds to the mechanically attached features (like cabinets). It likely won't kill the trailer, but it's not ideal.