New Guy

[63 Tradewind]

I am new to the forum. I bought my 63 Tradewind in 99 from the widow of a friend. Paid too much but it was for a good cause. It has been sitting needing restoration and now I have time to start and don't have a clue where to start.
I'm thinking of changing the single axel to two or four torsion systems to end up with a four wheel system for safety. I'd like any pertinent information anyone could offer on this subject.
Jim (Stub) Patton

[dwightdi]

The axle may need replacing and is simple to test. The work to change the configuration to two axles is not worth the effort. If you want 2 axles, buy a Overlander. I love the 63 Overlander I own. Depending on how talented you are, the time you have available, how you intend to use the trailer, you might want to consider buying a later model unit, with Gray water tanks already installed. Otherwise, you will need to tote along a Blueboy for your gray water.

[HiHoAgRV]

I agree with dwightdi, swapping from a single to a dual axle on a Tradewind would be a ton of work.

The single axle is already independent on each side if I understand your statement properly.

[63 Tradewind]

Thanks for the replies! I haven't yet begun to get under the trailer. It blew a tire and tore up sheet metal on the left side, was repaired and I was just thinking of making it a safer vehicle. I'll be back after I start working on the thing.