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Brett · 06-06-2023, 09:10 PM

Looking at a Solitude with gross max wt of 15K. It comes with two 7000# axles. I haven't ever had an RV before but appears that is good for 14000# maximum. But the trailer weight exceeds that. I've noticed the same on other 5th wheel manufacturers as well. Two 7000# axles for weights over 15000. What am I missing here? Seems like a guarantee of premature failure.

06-06-2023, 09:10 PM	#1
Brett Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 2	Potential new 5th wheeler. Have a question about axles. Looking at a Solitude with gross max wt of 15K. It comes with two 7000# axles. I haven't ever had an RV before but appears that is good for 14000# maximum. But the trailer weight exceeds that. I've noticed the same on other 5th wheel manufacturers as well. Two 7000# axles for weights over 15000. What am I missing here? Seems like a guarantee of premature failure.