Is it possible to refit a tyre inflation system which requires drilled trailer axles?
The drilling of trailer axles to mount a tyre inflation system with lines leading through the axle on an assembled vehicle is very complex and problematic. Complex – because only with a turning lathe or a similar device drilling can be centric in the axle. Problematic – because if the axle is drilled by a third party and not by the manufactures themselves, all warranty against the manufacturer is lost. Furthermore, the vehicle loses its operating licence because a major part was altered. One after-effect is that a new operating permit has to be applied for, which is not always granted. Without this permit you lose all third party liability insurance cover for the vehicle. Should there be – for whatever reason – a breakage or an accident, the consequences would be immeasurable. Everyone who considers drilling the trailer axle himself or herself or ask a third party to do so should be aware of these consequences.PTG does obviously not undertake the drilling of trailer axles. We recommend
