Gerald,
The bare axle installed (using existing brakes) with shipping run about
$750. The stiffness of the Dexter is due to the difference in the rubber
compound. It is safe to install an axle(s) 10% greater than the original as
A/S installed axles that were are the edge of their rating.
david
> Might part of that extra stiffness come from selecting an axle with an
> excess of load capacity? Might we be advised with either axle of
> selecting an axle rated for the load we will be giving it, without
> excess and in that way to make the suspension softer. The old Henschens
> still hold the trailer up, but have gone stiff too.
>
> And while I've not worked out controls, on the single axle Airstream
> like my Caravel, a parking brake would be extremely handy. Four chocks
> hardly hold it on soft or hard surfaces.
>
> Do you have a good source for Henschens that don't cost our eyeteeth and
> first born?
> --
> Gerald J.