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quote:Originally posted by Bama Camper

When we were shopping the 2015 models in late 2014, the 293RK and the 305RL had four point electric leveling. The 338DB and 343RL had six point electric. I'm not sure about the 318RE.

After we got the (considerable number of) bugs out during the first year, and after I've added several custom modifications, we have grown to really like this camper. The wide body is technically illegal in several states because of "permanent appendages" like the awnings that make it too wide when added onto the 100" body width, but I haven't had any problem with that. I suspect that's why they quit making it.

I wish though, that I had 6K axles on the thing like the late 2015 and 2016 models do. My loaded weight is approx 4720 lbs on each of the 5200 lb axles.
I'm thinking about upgrading those when I do a brake upgrade to a self adjusting brake in the next month or so.

I was a little worried about the axle rating and my total weight after a trip to the scales. so after a little research I found the difference between a 5200 lb axle and a 6000 lb axle is the spring pack has one more 5 inch long leaf on the bottom of the pack and the outside bearing is just a little larger the inside bearing is the same size on the 5200,6000,7000 axle. I changed the springs packs for $29.00 each and the brake drum that uses the larger outside bearing for $58.00 each from Etrailer. The axle tube thickness (3/16") and the (#42) spindle, brake size are the same on both axles. A little more leeway is a good thing.