flexiride 2,000lb or 3,500lb half axles

[Brankulo]

trying to decide which half axles to get for the build. 2k one comes with 7" brakes, 3.5k one with 10".
if i get 3.5k one and the build weight is nowhere near that would that cause any issues? im thinking from future proof standpoint i should go with larger capacity axles and bigger breaks.
my trailer size will be 8'x5'. based on the calculation method i saw in other thread, using length x width x 25 formula, the weight comes to 1000lbs. but i assume this is just weight of the trailer and wood structure?
i am planning on having battery, water supply, roof top tent plus some misc stuff. but even with all that seems like 2k would be sufficient. but 3.5k being just a bit more it makes more sense.
also, any idea on how 7" brakes perform vs 10" brakes on this type of trailers?

[tony.latham]

if i get 3.5k one and the build weight is nowhere near that, would that cause any issues?

Your camper will bounce like an empty dump truck ––as if it has no suspension.

My last three teardrops are fitted with 2200-pound Dexter torsion axles down rated to 1600 pounds, and they ride great. They weigh about 1330 pounds unloaded and probably 1450 loaded and ready to camp.

Tony

[Brankulo]

i assume the spring curve for axles is not adjustable on half torsion axles. sort of like mtb shock. prob works with air suspension only. i guess 2k axles i better fit then.

thanks

[tony.latham]

i guess 2k axles i better fit then.

For sure.

Tony