bngntn
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After unpacking the dirty clothes and such after our last trip in our 5er, I noticed that one of the tires is showing more wear on the outside than the other tires. These are 15 inch radials on our '07 Crossroads with only about 3000 miles on the tires. The problem tire is on the rear axle on door side of 5er. I first checked the air pressure and each tire has 65 psi (max indicated on tire). Then, I jacked up the axle and checked the freedom of rotation, bearings, etc and could find no problem. The hangers and rigging for the axle look OK. What else should I look for?
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3000 miles? Not very much.
Outside edge tire wear on a solid axle is due to excessive camber.
A bent axle can cause excessive camber. Take pictures, then talk to your dealer. Depending on the axle, they can replace it, shim the hub, or try bending it.
If it's under warranty, have them replace it.
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If the wear is smooth, then you amy ahve a bent spindle. If tire wear is rough(ups and downs), then it is an overload problem. What load range tires do you have?
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highpond
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I found that the distance between the tires on my CC. was difference. The dealer replaced the springs with a heavier duty. The separation improved. Now 3/4" which I was told is within tolerance. Keeping an eye on wear.
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Cox89XJ
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There are tractor trailer shops that are set up to align the axles on even our smaller trailers than theirs. Take it to one of them for alignment. There are some threads on here about the subject. Someone good with computers can post a shortcut.
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mettech
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Call Crossroads.... There have been issues with some axles.
You might have a bad one.
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D_Hill
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I've had the same issue with my Wildcat. My advice: Take it to a tractor-trailer alignment shop and pay the $125 to have the alignment checked. Get the computer print out if something is found out of alignment. Then fax the report with a cover letter to your dealer asking them to cover the cost of the alignment. My dealer replace the axles three time with no success. Each time I had to pay the $125 to check the alignment. Finally, the dealer paid the tractor-trailer shop to perform the alignment and refunded me my expenses and paid for two new tires. Remember, 95% of all RV service shops have no way to check or perform alignments. So taking the trailer to the dealer is a waist of time.
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smkettner
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You can check vertical yourself. Roll it straight on a flat surface such as a large parking lot with very little slope for drainage. Put a level on the side of all tires and note the position. The tire in question is probably leaning out at the top as compared to the others. And that is your positive camber. Warranty replacement is best or get an alignment.
I hope you are not lifting the trailer with the jack under the axle tube.
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Old Racer
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bngntn:
I believe I have the same problem - bent axle. Both tires on front axle are wearing on the outside only.
I'm in Middle TN also... Did you find a local trailer frame shop that can repair this?
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loveshack1
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Cox89XJ wrote:There are tractor trailer shops that are set up to align the axles on even our smaller trailers than theirs. Take it to one of them for alignment. There are some threads on here about the subject. Someone good with computers can post a shortcut.
If you wanna do this properly, it doesn't take much.
Make sure the trailer (it'll work for any towed type trailer) is on a flat level surface.
Remove the wheels - the two on the front axle. this is a critical portion.
Get a length of light duty chain, like a dog chain.
Wrap a loop around the king pin (or the bolt of a ball if on a TT).
Pull the chain snug as you "measure" to the HUB CENTER on each end of the front axle.
***compare distances***
Then, to measure for the rear axle, go from hub center of front axle to hub center of rear axle.
If severely out of place, consult a qualified shop.
If tire wear seems excessive, this may be a way to diagnose. Although, if there is a weight difference from side to side or front axle to rear axle, this could be a problem also.
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