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05-16-2019, 10:00 AM #11
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Hey Jim! At least I'm feeling good enough between treatments to haul it around and putz with it in the driveway.
Last year when the spring hangers were relocated I also had new Dexter 6k axles installed to replace the out of spec Lippert 5.2k. New springs with 2600s on the light side, 3000s on the heavy side. Trailer sits perfectly level, axles have perfect spacing. I noticed that the left rear tire was wearing a little quicker before I sent it off to Indiana but still looking good after our season ended. The 4k mile round trip destroyed those 2 tires. I guess that new axle was bent from new. The shop that did the suspension work did not have an alignment rack but all measurements were good. I would have had it aligned but couldn't find a shop that could do it anywhere near me. It took me hours of Google-fu to find a shop that was 50 miles away and actually specializes in RV and trailer alignment. Fingers crossed this cures the problem.
My question in this thread is a bit rhetorical. I know darn good and well that I should be replacing tires when they age out, not at 4,5 or 6k miles. I'm sure the guy that hauled it drove 85 mph and had the brake controller set too high. That right front has a bald flat spot the size of a dinner plate!
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05-16-2019, 11:22 AM #12
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I also had heavier 3000 lb springs installed on the heavy side of the trailer. Cured the list to port.
BTW, GDRV is picking up the tab for the alignment and new tires. The factory also did a poor job of sealing the windows and body with gaps in coverage in many spots. Since it's silicone, can't go back and layer over so much of it needs removal and replacement. GDRV is taking care of this also.
I've been a heavy user of GDRV customer service!
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05-16-2019, 05:27 PM #13
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It seems like you have more issues now then before you sent it back. It is sad that you have to fix these problems after receiving it back from getting the walls replaced. Surely they could have taken a few extra minutes to do the job right.
The tire wear is puzzling to me but I am sure you will get it sorted out. Glad you are up and at it doing what you can.
Brian
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05-17-2019, 07:30 PM #14
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Hey there Brian. Today I removed all the tires and wheels, Got the 315 on jack stands, those 20 ton jacks came in handy. I must admit, tossing these up into my truck looked like a daunting task but I can still toss a tire or 5. I'm a pretty tough ol' geezer
Yessir, having lots of fun. The Schwintek slide was installed too tight to the bottom seal so it makes a bump and lurch when the seal flips. May have to hyperextend the slide to correct. Gee whiz, they had to remove the slide to replace the wall you'd think they could get it right. None of the supports for the skirt were attached, either. Others on the forum have said that their trailers were better than new when they got their wall replaced at the factory. I'm not in that camp.
So far GDRV has pledged to make this trailer right and has promised to pick up the tab for all.
There's a thread here titled "when it rains, it pours". Indeed...……………………..Carry on!Last edited by Chiefblueman; 05-17-2019 at 07:32 PM.
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05-17-2019, 08:35 PM #16
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Dang it Kim,
That's a real disappointment! I wish I lived closer I would give you a hand. You would've thought after all the trouble and expense to haul it back to the factory they would have gone over it with a fine tooth comb. Sheesh
Hope you get it resolved to your satisfaction,
All the best,
Kevin2015 Ram Laramie 3500 4x4 LB Dually Crew Cab
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine 5th wheel Prep
68RFE Transmission Auto Level Rear Air Suspension 3.73 gears
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05-17-2019, 09:02 PM #17
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05-17-2019, 09:05 PM #18
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05-19-2019, 12:29 PM #19
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05-19-2019, 01:09 PM #20
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