easysuper
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It's a rubberized torsion axle also. The manufacturer says it's rated at 900# (which is too stiff). I've tried lowering tire pressure to get a softer ride, but found that anything low enough to provide that cushioning from the tires causes flats (the tire basically rolls off the rim).
I've considered the Timbren 400# axles and may just do that some day; http://timbren.com/blog/products-page/asr400s02/
Also, lower-rated (weight-wise) tires if I can find them to fit the expensive rims.
Meanwhile, I've added 2" foam to the floor and piled in their favorite dog blankets.
It pains me I spent over $3k on this trailer that is specifically designed for this purpose but really is not that well designed for the light load. I just went to their website and note they have discontinued this product https://www.kompactkamptrailers.com/pettrailer
Thanks Pete,
I also have been looking at the Timbren 400# axles . We bought our trailer from a Spyder lover in Michigan and it was only $1600 it has a memory foam mattress and we really like the way it was built, just want to make a smoother ride for our dog, shes logged over 10,000 miles in it already and she will probably make the trip to Deadwood this summer.