Chinook on 3/4 ton axle? Is it Bad?

[Chinook1977]

I have read about the axle defects on toyota motorhomes. I still cant figure out if a Chinook camper (about 14 ft.) on a 3/4 axle is a problem or not? It seems to me that the axle defects are more prone for the longer/heavier campers? Any advice?

Many thanks!

[Yostfmx]

I think its ok, not that I really know what I'm talking about but I think its just a stock axle. So I would think about it as don't load it down more then you would a toyota pickup.

[Maineah]

Standard pickup truck 1000# max, it's a pickup rear. It really is not a defect just over loaded, last bit of straw on a camel's back. Best bet 1 ton rear safer and more stable.

[WME]

Chinooks run a single rear wheel and are OK, its the "homemade" duels that cause all the problem.

Modern tires have come a long way the 185x14LT tire will safely support 1800 lb ea. I dont think that your Chinook has 3600 lb on the rear axle.

[Maineah]

Just be sure of your weight, the fake duels extend the leverage on the outside end of the axle and make a small problem worse. I can't tell you how much weight is on the back end of your camper or guess how much you are going to load in it but the rear is rated 1000# no matter what tires you put on it. I gather that the Chinooks are fairly light but the hight will raze the center of gravity it would be nice if they were real duel wheels on a 1 ton. I'm not preaching doom and gloom just safety if it's light enough go for it.