Can you upgrade the axles?

[Dohertycm]

I see alot of people talking suspension upgrade.. but I have also heard of people having axle issues, tire blow outs ect...

So being from the aircraft industry I started looking at weight and balance...

WOW... I was shocked to find out HOW MUCH YOU CANT TAKE with you on an RV... I look at all of these people and know that their trailers are way overloaded...which I can see why they have blow-outs and axle problems.
#3500 axles? and tires that are barely rated to get the RV off the lot...

SO... I am not complaining.. Has anyone upgraded the axles to #5000 weight class?
Tires are an obvious upgrade and easy... but doesnt solve the overload issue.

[Rivercityjeff]

In our 2017 2600RB, we went from 3500# to 4500# by just changing springs for $400 at the local truck spring and alignment shop. LCI used the same 3" axle beam in 5000# and 6000# assemblies. Had I wanted to further increase the capacity, I would have had to replace a bunch of parts: hubs, bearings, brakes, wheels, etc. The juice was not worth the squeeze to go bigger.

Lots of conversation about Westlake VS Goodyear Endurance on this forum. Westlakes physically have soft sidewalls and are light weight compared to GY Endurance. Noticed much less "truck suck," changing to GD Endurance. However, we put about 10,000 miles on the Westlakes, no issues.

[Second Chance]

Suspension systems are one of the most frequently discussed topics on the forum. Have you used the search function?

The axles aren't usually the weak point. The most common failures are spring hangers, shackles, bolts, and the springs themselves. There are upgrades available for these components (MOR/ryde is a popular source). Some folks replace the entire suspension system with the MOR/ryde independent suspension. You don't say what model RV you have, but this is only an option for the heavier units such as the fifth wheels. Upgrading the suspension system also does not increase your cargo carrying capacity, as it does not change the rest of the chassis structure. Do some research on the forum and read the volumes that have already been written on this topic.

Rob

[Dohertycm]

Your right about research.....and the intent of this thread was for 2600RB owners...i guess I missed the mark.

Being new to the RV community and this investment has me a little skidish in the overloading. The spring upgrade is interesting and I will give it a look. I did see this independent axle upgrade today and it was interesting. But I'm not that confident yet.

[WhittleBurner]

Your right about research.....and the intent of this thread was for 2600RB owners...i guess I missed the mark.

Being new to the RV community and this investment has me a little skidish in the overloading. The spring upgrade is interesting and I will give it a look. I did see this independent axle upgrade today and it was interesting. But I'm not that confident yet.

Hi ! eventually you'll get the hang of the forum, welcome to the RV life and the forum! Just a forum hint...
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