Chassis specs:
● 1.5"x2.5" rectangular steel tube, 0.095" wall (#13 gauge)
● middle tongue piece = 2.5"x2.5" square steel tube, 0.095" wall (#13 gauge)
● outside frame width = 57.5" (2.5" less than floor width)
● hub face width = 72.25"
● total length = 14'
● Dexter #9 Torflex axle, 1,000 lb. Gross Axle Weight (GAW) rating (with ~10% tongue weight, this is ~1,100 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rating)
Chassis weight:
● steel frame members: 109 lbs.
● axle, axle mounting brackets, and hubs; corner gussets, tabs, and fish plates; safety chains: 87 lbs.
● accessories (rear stabilizer jacks (2), front tongue jack, coupler): 31 lbs.
● subtotal chassis: 227 lbs.
● + wheels, tires, and fenders: 99 lbs.
● Total: 326 lbs.
Design considerations:
● rubber torsion axle provides independent wheel suspension with shock-absorption and damping; transmits less road shock and vibration to body and contents
● axle is low maintenance with few moving parts; attached to chassis mounting brackets with a total of 4 bolts.
● powder coating on frame is durable and releases no VOCs or other harmful emissions during application
Chassis
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