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Quote: Originally posted by trog100 on 21/10/2014

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the snag with fitting an under used suspension axle is it make the ride harder..

but it does make sense as regards marketing a caravan.. make it seem lighter than what it really is simply by lowering the payload.. thus lowering the gross weight..

i am a bit old fashioned and think the practise is a bit sneaky but if it sells more caravans good luck to it..

trog

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Quote: Originally posted by Ludovine on 22/10/2014

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Caravan running gear is assembled from standard parts, axles/hitches/chassis rails supplied usually by Al-ko. The chassis parts are not designed specifically for the caravan so weight ratings are in round figures, ie axles rated at max 1300kg 1500kg & so on. Al-ko axles use rubber suspension, this cannot be 'tuned' like other types of suspension & is quite crude, it does give a bouncy ride when unladen. Fitting shock absorbers will help. Most modern caravans now have them.

I just find it odd that some posters are suggesting manfacturers are somehow trying to mislead customers by allowing customers to take advantage of the extra payload available if required & if they do not require it, perhaps because of licence restrictions then the caravan is still available for them to buy & tow staying within the law.

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