Modifications I've made to our Bambi...

[awiegel]

Last weekend I finally changed the 5200lb rated outer wheel bearings and drums for the 6000lb rated combo. Also went from Chinese bearings to USA made Timkens.

The small outer bearings were the limiting factor in the rating according to Axle assembly manufacturer Dexter. Otherwise, the 5200 axle and 6000 axle are the same.

On our 5 year old 22FBs, Airstream down-rates a Dexter 5200 to 4500lbs.

So, while probably not necessary, I did it for peace of mind since there is only one on each side.

Andrew

[Bruce B]

Originally Posted by awiegel

Were the Michelins the German made commercial rib tires or regular LT type?
Do you notice any difference between the Michelin LTs and the new Goodyears?

Thanks,
Andrew

So far, the new Goodyear tires are working just fine. I do run them with a little more air pressure than I could run in the Michelin LT’s though so I suspect the trailer is a little stiffer...
We won’t do any long trips again until late next year. We’ve put maybe 8000 miles on them so far.

[Firefly77]

Some great customizations! Thanks for continuing to share.
I installed the Goodyear Endurance tires this past April after I could not find Michelins in 15" anywhere. I guess we got lucky with the original Marathons on our 19' Bambi and ran them all over the country for years with no issues. So far the Endurance are fine, but I might reconsider an upgrade to 16" wheels and Michelins later for our retirement tour of Canada and Alaska.

[SYC2Vette]

On our 2017 20' FC/FB we have done a few improvements as listed with some shown in photos below:
-Upgraded to Goodyear Endurance trailer tires
-Upgraded batteries to LifeLine and added disconnect switch
-Installed IntelliPower unit with multistage charging and monitor
-Mopeka Propane
-All exterior Stainless Steel upgrades including SS "Marine" Power and RF covers
-Purchased dual propane Honda eu2200 generators
-Soft Start for A/C Heat Pump
-Modified cabinet doors above bed to gain 1" of "head clearance"

[Bruce B]

Originally Posted by SYC2Vette

On our 2017 20' FC/FB we have done a few improvements as listed with some shown in photos below:
-Upgraded to Goodyear Endurance trailer tires
-Upgraded batteries to LifeLine and added disconnect switch
-Installed IntelliPower unit with multistage charging and monitor
-Mopeka Propane
-All exterior Stainless Steel upgrades including SS "Marine" Power and RF covers
-Purchased dual propane Honda eu2200 generators
-Soft Start for A/C Heat Pump
-Modified cabinet doors above bed to gain 1" of "head clearance"

All of the little things that make your Airstream “yours”!
Nice...