CavalierTwo
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First Post On RV.Net.
I recently returned from a round trip to Alaska. Driving 11,444 miles on some of the worst roads in Canada and Alaska. Due to road heaves (from freezing & thawing constantly) creates a real road hazard. I had both rear axle spring hangers break, then replaced and welded. The bummer of it was, I had to have it done a second time. The second time I had reinforcements installed. So 1 1/2" tubing was welded from hanger to hanger on both axles on my 2017 Reflection 26RL 5th wheel.
Now my question: Should I have an inspection on the entire frame, suspension & axle to see if there is other damage?
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theoldwizard1
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What vehicle, including age ? What load ?
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bgum
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Welcome to the forum.
Sounds like some of those heaves snuck up on you and you didn't have time to slow up.
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CavalierTwo
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My Tow vehicle is 2015 F250 Powerstroke. My load is around 10K.
And yes those heaves do sneak up rather quickly.
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RAS43
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Yes,
I would suggest you find a commercial vehicle repair shop and have them inspect everything and then have the alignment checked/aligned. It is worth the cost IMO.
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valhalla360
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Probably worth it if there were multiple issues and had to re-repair some of the fixes.
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CavalierTwo
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Thanks all for your input. I'll be looking up suspension specialist to get it checked out.
Thanks Again.
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BarneyS
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Moved to Tech Issues forum from Towing.
2004 Sunnybrook Titan 30FKS TT
Hensley "Arrow" 1400# hitch (Sold)
Not towing now.
Former tow vehicles were 2016 Ram 2500 CTD, 2002 Ford F250, 7.3 PSD, 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 gas engine
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Lwiddis
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Peace of mind is important to me. I’d get the inspection!
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad
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pianotuna
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Hi,
I had springs fixed. The shop did not do an alignment. Now I need new tires.
Regards, Don
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