TrailManor Owner's Forum - View Single Post - How much weight is to much for torsion axles

Padgett · 07-20-2014, 06:31 PM

OK generally those are called torsion bars. Since the axle is also a torsion bar (Dexter TorFlex) I got confused.

I just removed the awning from mine and it is much easier to open now but a bit harder to close. Getting it right is a fine balance.

Unfortunately thusfar I have not seen the proper way to set the bars for the proper mix but suspect somewhere in the factory there is a chart of exactly how far the modures are supposed to pop up at each end and another of turns per inch of the adjustment to achieve the proper setting. I just set mine by guess and by golly but can say that a 40 lb difference made quite a change.

Now if you have no adjustment left, you have a different problem. BTW they take a 1 1/8" wrench like the one used for hitch balls. Box is best.

07-20-2014, 06:31 PM	#6
Padgett TrailManor Master Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 2,796	OK generally those are called torsion bars. Since the axle is also a torsion bar (Dexter TorFlex) I got confused. I just removed the awning from mine and it is much easier to open now but a bit harder to close. Getting it right is a fine balance. Unfortunately thusfar I have not seen the proper way to set the bars for the proper mix but suspect somewhere in the factory there is a chart of exactly how far the modures are supposed to pop up at each end and another of turns per inch of the adjustment to achieve the proper setting. I just set mine by guess and by golly but can say that a 40 lb difference made quite a change. Now if you have no adjustment left, you have a different problem. BTW they take a 1 1/8" wrench like the one used for hitch balls. Box is best. __________________ Looking for a 24/17 in or near Florida.