Re: Trailer Axles

Posted by john in la on July 02, 2006 at 10:05:19 from (65.6.118.164):

In Reply to: Trailer Axles posted by doorman on July 01, 2006 at 21:32:30:

This is a real debatable subject.

Mobile home axles are used many times and have many miles per trip on them.
All the trailers in our area come from northern Ala. That is about 500 miles away.
They have companies that have special trailers set up just to haul trailer axels and wheels. They pick them up and haul back to manufacturer.
A lot of trailer sales places around here sell the trailer and remove the axles to be sent back to manufacturer.
Our law states 45 mph for these loads but these guys pull those thing 65-70 down the interstate.

Now in the defense of the haulers; they do have a safety net because trailers have many axles. 4 or 5 most times. This helps with a blow out or bearing problem because you have other wheels holding it up.
They also have a escort that can notice tire/bearing problems before it gets real bad most times.
They carry whole replacement axles for problems and air tools to do the job.
It is not uncommon for a driver to replace a tire or even a spindle while in route.

So if you will carry a replacement axle with you and have the tools on hand to replace on the roadside then use them.
They are great for around town trailers if you have multiple axles and do not overload it but I would not get more than 50 miles from home with one.

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