I really did some homework on trailers. Found out that most single axle trailers were built to carry 2000 pounds. I found a place, in Michigan, that sold one rated 3500#'s. Now I don't often buy new stuff but this seemed like a good deal for the money. I kinda shy away from new stuff 'cause I have had bad luck in the past. At least when I buy used stuff it gives me some space to fix it.
We left Michigan in October, new trailer in tow, went our zig zaggy way to Mississippi. We noticed then that our "new" trailer seemed to have crooked wheels and some serious wear on our "new" tires. Hmmmm!! From there we ziggy zagged our way to South Florida. By then our " new " tires were looking very worn out. The trailer axle was sagging.. Hmmmm..
So today I pulled the tires and axle off the trailer and sure as hell the axle tube is bent. Overweight ?? NO!! I was careful about the weight, had it weighed before we left and it weighed 2840# stand alone on the scales, when I hooked it up to the motorhome it transfered 400# to the rig, end weight 2440#. The simple fact of the matter is the cheap " made in China " (per the data tag on the axle) axle has failed.
I found another new axle, via the internet, at Northern Tools for $130. Luckily they had one and held it for me. Gonna pick it up in the AM and it shouldn't take but a few hours to install. Project for tomorrow.
Have you ever researched buying a new trailer axle? Overall length, backplate spacing, inner and outer I.D of bearings, load rating, tube diameter, etc..Sure hope it fits..let ya know next blog.
Went down the street last night and heard a real good band, Grayson Rogers. . Great crowd and a good time.
Had a bit of cloudiness this A.M but sunny in the afternoon. Another great community dinner and good happy hour.
REMEMBER, LIVE YOUR DREAMS AS TIME GOES BY QUICKLY. Charlie & Heather
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