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5 Things to Know: Mounting Springs Above Your Axle

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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ADR/62

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 62/02 – Mechanical Connections Between Vehicles) 2007

ADR38/4

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 38/04 – Trailer Brake Systems) 2013

VSB1-2009

Summarised design and testing construction requirements for trailers that do not exceed 4.5 tonnes aggregate trailer mass.

Regulation: Safety Chains Qld

AIS Information Sheet No. 12(a). Safety chains for trailers up to and including 3.5 tonnes ATM.

Regulation: Safe Towing Guide

Queensland Government Safe Towing Guide. A guide to towing trailers and caravans and using approved towing equipment.

Regulation: Heavy Vehicle Manual

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
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5 Things to Know: Mounting Springs Above Your Axle

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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