How to Find Axle Weight Rating on 2022 Triton Model LTWCI-TX Trailer

Updated 03/20/2025 | Published 03/19/2025

Question:

I pull a mid-sized single PWC and the trailer bounces when I hit pavement changes. I suspect that the trailer suspension is not properly matched to the gross weight. I have a 2022 Triton model LTWCI-TX with torsion axles. The trailer, PWC, and fuel weigh about 1,000 lbs. I run about 30 PSI in the 145R12 tires. Tung weight is about 130 lbs. Tung is almost level. 1 How do I know the specs of the axles on the trailer, I suspect Triton does not manufacture the axles. 2 Do you sell replacement axles that are designed for a light load.

asked by: Dave D

Expert Reply:

Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out!

From what I'm finding online it looks like the max cargo capacity is 1,785 lbs (not including the weight of the trailer) so if the fully loaded trailer is only weighing in at about 1,000 lbs it would explain why it bounces around with pavement changes.

You should be able to find the GAWR (gross axle weight rating) on a label in the middle of the axle itself so that's one way to confirm if you're loaded down enough to make your suspension work properly.

I'd definitely check on the weight rating prior to swapping out an axle, but if you ultimately want to change it to something else then I recommend checking out the Timbren Kit # A20RS545 which is rated for 2,000 lbs.

When you say "pavement changes" do you mean like going from gravel to pavement, or do you mean something like hitting potholes?

expert reply by: Jon G

Dave D.

3/20/2025

Found the GAWR label on the axle. The axle is rated at 2,000 lbs. The PWC full of fuel is less than 800 lbs. It seems like the trailer is not spec'd out properly for the weight of the load. Sounds like I should have a much softer suspension that has GAWR at the weight of the PWC to get maximum wheel deflection when hitting bumps. "Pavement changes" are small changes in the road surface height. Here in eastern Tennessee winters are pretty mild, and we don't have crater sized potholes. Most overpasses have a concrete driving surface. There may be a 1 - 2" height difference between the blacktop and the bridge and again an offset when leaving the bridge. Another problem is where a blacktop highway has a thin new layer of blacktop, and the the top layer breaks off. Cloverleaf ramps are usually concrete, pored in sections. If one section settles a bit, you have a 1 - 3" bump between concrete sections.

Jon G.

3/20/2025

@DaveD Yeah, if your current GAWR is 2K then you definitely don't want to go with the Timbren kit because it will have about the same performance. For something lighter we have the 1.2K Timbren Kit # ASR1200S02 which can be paired with 2 of the Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # AKIHUB-545-2-G-EZ-2K. This will be geared more towards your trailer weight so it will give you better performance, but I will say I'm not sure if a different suspension weight rating will completely take out the bouncing caused by 1" - 3" height differences.

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