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**JRTJH** · 09-12-2014, 05:51 AM

On my 27RKS, the axles are 5000 lb axles rated at 4400 lbs with a GVW of 10,000. While I'd like to think that the axles are rated to "carry the trailer." the fact remains that in my situation, 1200 lbs of the GVW is intended to be carried by the truck.

Years ago, trailers were "self sufficient" in that the axles were rated at the GVW, but with the "engineering sleight of hand" (magic), now the GVW can be significantly greater than the gross axle capacity. Somewhat "un-nerving" to think about, especially on a "bouncy" road with a full trailer.....

09-12-2014, 05:51 AM	#49
JRTJH Site Team Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gaylord Posts: 26,997	On my 27RKS, the axles are 5000 lb axles rated at 4400 lbs with a GVW of 10,000. While I'd like to think that the axles are rated to "carry the trailer." the fact remains that in my situation, 1200 lbs of the GVW is intended to be carried by the truck. Years ago, trailers were "self sufficient" in that the axles were rated at the GVW, but with the "engineering sleight of hand" (magic), now the GVW can be significantly greater than the gross axle capacity. Somewhat "un-nerving" to think about, especially on a "bouncy" road with a full trailer..... __________________ John 2015 F250 6.7l 4x4 2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS