Traditional trailers, caravans, and campers usually have springs mounted below the axle (often called "overslung" axles). However, some trailers in Australia are supplied with springs on top of the axle by default. For example, if you own a Jayco Off-Road caravan or...
Caravan & trailer Reversing Guide
The Couplemate Caravan Reversing Guide (Marriage Saver®) makes hitching up your caravan, boat or camper easier than ever! Reversing cameras are great, but they do not stop accidents as efficiently as this trailer guide.
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39mm Round
40mm Round Axles
40mm Round Axles – Bare and Galvanised – Bare or Assembled with or without brakes and Rated to a maximum of 750kg with Standard Bearings.
Axles loaded with more than 750kg develop fatigue through the suspension system.
Standard Holden bearings specifications are as follows
Outer ID 19.00m
Inner ID 31.75mm
Galvanised axles are cut to length and then turned to the desired profile in a CNC Lathe.
Axle steel retains its rating during the galvanising process.
Fresh bearing profiles are cut into the galvanised axle to produce the perfect finish customers expect.
Couplemate does not recommend axles longer than 2100mm in this configuration.
COUPLEMATE IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN MADE PROGRAM.
The facts are simple; Australian Made goods create employment in Australia.
5 Things to Know: Mounting Springs Above Your Axle
Traditional trailers, caravans, and campers usually have springs mounted below the axle (often called "overslung" axles). However, some trailers in Australia are supplied with springs on top of the axle by default. For example, if you own a Jayco Off-Road caravan or...
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