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Well- I have a little info from Airstream Inc. that I will share with you. But first- I think this thread has "remained" civil, informative, and relatively factual due to the efforts of a vigilant moderator, as I saw several posts of a different nature before they were pulled.
Sales pitches and scare tactics aside, some information speaks for itself: according to an Airstream customer service rep, the current Airstream line-up includes a few tandem-axle models of nearly the same GVWR as a '60's or early '70's Overlander. They are: the 23' Flying Cloud, the 23' International, and the 23' Ocean Breeze. All 3 have a GVWR of 6,000#. NONE of these use Henschen axles with 12" brakes. They ALL (again, I am quoting the Airstream rep) use Dexter axles with 10" brakes. I hope this info is useful to axle-replacers, and AS dealers who would like to know more about the trailers they sell.
If I hear back from the rep about heavier trailers, I'll post again. It might be interesting to know what Airstream considers the cut-off point for the #10 axles, when the #11's with the 12" brakes are deemed necessary. After all, they build these things to last more than 5 years, ya know. Good luck all, see some of you in ABQ! -tim
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