Heavy Duty Pitched Axle?

xdr · November 2019

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 · November 2019

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 · November 2019

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 · November 2019

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

N7SHG_Ham · November 2019

@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 · November 2019

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 · November 2019

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 · November 2019

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!

Heavy Duty Pitched Axle?

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