Heavy Duty Pitched Axle?

xdr

Comes with the Boondocks lite package for the Tab 400. Can someone explain what this is? Ive searched, but nothing comes explaining the details of it. 

thanks!

pthomas745

This link (and other links in the thread) discusses what the "pitched axle" is on the Outback/Boondock editions.  The bottom line is:  about three extra inches of ground clearance.

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/6439/pitched-axle

Here is another thread that specifically mentions the 400:  warning:techy details!

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/7637/torsion-axles

Here is a video of what the axle looks like:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzDW1OUbmHc

And a bunch of threads if you really enjoy the subject:

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ACYBGNRfVitIVzGTolZ6xtc6Yl3f4S4eBQ:1574566004245&ei=dPjZXZPFDpLj9APy9ZLoBw&q=pitched+axle+site:tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com&oq=pitched+axle+site:tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2113.7209..7939...0.0..0.88.1844.28......0....1..gws-wiz.A8MSBJfOL9c&ved=0ahUKEwiTz-6684HmAhWSMX0KHfK6BH0Q4dUDCAo&uact=5

N7SHG_Ham

It is an off the shelf Dexter axle AFAIK. Dexter makes axles where you can get a lift or drop, they change the angle in the way the "lever arms" mount to the axle to create the different heights.

Start angles available: 45° down, 32° down, 22.5° 

down, 10° down, 0°, 10° up, and 22.5° up

xdr

Thanks all...so it seems there is a tangible difference between the standard 400 and the boondock model height-wise/road clearance. 

N7SHG_Ham

@xdr I think about 3" higher? The axle adds some height and the bigger tires add the rest. Besides the height, BDL adds a few other things, aluminum tub, new models now also have the aluminum platform (was NOT available pre 2020), different entry grab handle, graphics. I think that is about it.

atlasb

We have the 2018 400 and the axle is 3500lbs.  Nu Camp told me, they changed to a 3900lb or 4000lb about a year later.  Doing some checking with Dexter supplier and was told the 4000lb is a 6 bolt hub.  Can any one check this and is it also a 6 bolt on the 3900lb or can we use our standard wheels and tires from our 2018?  I think the 4000lb is on the boondock and the 3900 is for the regular 400.  I understand the boondock uses different tires, wider but still a 15 inch rim. Thanks!

N7SHG_Ham

Five lug wheels on my 2019 400 BDL. AFAIK there are no six lug hubs/wheels used on NuCamp trailers although could be on the Avia? Your current wheels should work on the BDL axle.

atlasb

Thanks for checking your 2019 BDL.  I wonder if the 2020's BDL have the 6 bolt.  I saw a picture of the optional black wheel in the flyer and it looks as though it may be 6 bolt.  Waiting on my info from my Dexter dealer.  Would like to go with the 4000lb but the 3900 would work.  Just don't need the extra 3 inches of height.  I am working with a 9 ft door in our shop!