7 years ago I wrote and article about Timbren Axle replacement
Moving forward I just got back from 2 1000 mile trips and when I got back I found my system was completely shot and the entire system flattened so there was no more spring in the product
I did a lot of research on this and contacting Timbren they told me when not in use the trailer needs to be on jacks and the rubber shocks have a memory and when not in use they can lose their memory which is not restorable. I was basically driving with a straight axle with the exact bouncing i was trying to get rid of except this time the bouncing was making the Timbren system start to crack and Break. I was lucky to get back after I put this up on the rack
I could not find anywhere where is said to keep the trialer on jack stands which I think is horse poop especially since trailers unless commercial art not used daily or weekly. I even checked the current install and maintenance guide and no mention
The support and excuses from Timbren was insulting.
I would love to post photos but this system makes it tough
Live and learn
Gene
Timbren is correct. From all I have read on this web site (and a few others) for the past 6 years, jacking up the camper is the right thing to do.
bill & valerie 2016 13' 2017 Kia Sorento EX V6, AWD
Storing on jacks is also good for the tires.
I've heard and read this as well. Im fact, I think it's somewhere in the Scamp manual though I think they say to just use the rear stabilizers to take some of the weight off the axle.
I am wondering at what point should I put it up on jacks? Between every trip? Only if it'll be 2 / 4 / 6 months before I go out again? I generally do this over the winter when I'm not going to be using it (forgot this year!).
Tom