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RE: Tire Wear
Overloaded or bent axles.
2x
My rear axle was bent - both tires were wearing on the inside. I decided to replace it with a heaver axle.
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VAfan
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08/06/12 12:06pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Forest River quality....?????
We own a 2006 27Q Cherokee. To date had to make a “stink” with Forest River to change the suspension so it would not rub on the frame during a turn (they changed the hangers). Had to change the tires because of blow outs / near blow outs. Needed to repair damage from a cold water line leak because of a connection problem (lots of pressboard/cabinet repair). Just had to change the rear axle this year because it was bent and wearing the inside of the tires. We love this trailer but I will make sure the next time I buy a trailer I will make sure the suspension is not on the “edge” of capacity.
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VAfan
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07/29/12 05:24pm |
Travel Trailers
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Solution for bearing dust cap popping off?
Having trouble with a bearing dust cap popping off one of my rear Lippert hubs (27’ FR Cherokee). I’ve had 2 new caps “pop off”. Anyone had the same problem and found a solution?
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VAfan
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07/28/12 05:07pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Camping vs. Available time to camp, time to sell TT?
Lot’s of unknowns but the fact you are on this forum means you are interested in camping. I sold a 1976 Apache hard side popup that I had fixed up and dearly loved for the same reason…kids not interested. We now have a TT and are having a blast (without the kids) but I would love to have the Apache back.
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VAfan
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07/20/12 05:19pm |
Travel Trailers
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Frozen Biscuit Recommendations?
Looking for good frozen biscuits that are better and bigger than Pillsbury Grand’s.
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VAfan
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07/15/12 08:16am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Are Carlisle Tires the problem?
I have to be honest, I think it's the tires. Three years ago, Camping World told us "we have this great new, Load E, 80 psi Carlisle tires, just out." Put four of them on for a great price (it seemed).
They're all gone now, and, unfortunately, ever place we've been has had these Carlisle tires as replacements. Really thought it was us, but we're now down 5 Carlisle tires in 3 years. Ugly. We drive under 65 mph, we're not overloaded, we never drive more than 3-4 hours at a time, I'm anal about the tire pressure, it's got to be the freaking tires.
2x....got to be the freaking tires
Get rid of the Carlisle tires. They have been a nightmare for us. Trust me – lots of documented trouble with them.
After ~5500 miles on my 27ft. Cherokee TT - - one blew (lots of fun on the side of the road) --another lost most of its tread and had to “limp” home…the other two the tread that was separated and ready to blow.
I actually received some compensation from Carlisle but you need to have a lot of patience.
Changed to Maxxis….no problems.
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VAfan
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07/06/12 05:24pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Camping in a SUV--anyone tried it?
I say go for it. If it works for You great. A very small Instant Up tent that You can use for Storage, gets You around the "Tenting Rule"! I would add a small propane stove to Your List.
2x Go for it!
I’m thinking about camping in my Suburban when I feel like fishing and my wife is working. We have a TT but the thought of towing the boat and staying in the Suburban is appealing. I plan to be at a full service campground so a bathroom is not an issue. I have an easy up tent and need to buy an air bed for the suburban. Trying to figure out a way to insert a small AC in the window; would give more climate control than mosquito netting.
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VAfan
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06/16/12 04:09pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Uneven tire wear on the rear axle
Thanks for the info everyone. The axle obviously does not have the same higher “crown” as the front one and the tires are obviously sloped in. I’m hesitant to have it bent back – only to have it straighten out again in the future. I haven’t weighed the trailer but this 3500 lb axle is obviously not enough. I’m looking into replacing it with a higher capacity axle before spending $150+ for alignment.
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VAfan
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06/13/12 04:53am |
Travel Trailers
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Uneven tire wear on the rear axle
Both tires on the rear axle of my 2006 - 27ft Cherokee TT are wearing on the inside. Talked to a local suspension shop and they are estimating anywhere from $150 to $600 depending on if it can be bent or will need replacement. Anyone had the same problem?
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VAfan
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06/12/12 09:17am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Randoms Acts of Kindness.
We had a rear tire on the Suburban blow in rush hour in VA beach on a Friday afternoon. I pulled into a medium strip of a busy 2 lane road and began the process of removing the spare, etc.
We had 3 people pull out of traffic to ask if I needed help within a span of ~30 mins. Two said they have a travel trailer. I was very grateful they stopped…especially on a Friday afternoon….and I told them I was fine changing it myself.
Lots of good people out there willing to help – including me!
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VAfan
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05/31/12 04:09pm |
RV Lifestyle
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What is considered too much dog barking?
We just returned from a Thousand Trails campground in Gloucester Va. and noticed ~40%+ of the sites have dogs. Lots of barking dogs…all of the time…and lots of dogs not barking and enjoying their owners.
We love dogs and have owned a few….what is considered too much barking when you go camping? We had someone with a large Shetland sheepdog puppy move in next us and it barked most of the time. We were glad to leave. It puts us into the uncomfortable situation to make a “big deal” out of it. Barking dogs were obviously not a top priority for the rangers. How do other campgrounds deal with barking dogs…if at all?
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VAfan
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05/26/12 06:51pm |
RV Lifestyle
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