considering buying a fifth wheel
Hello all, I'm thinking about buying an 02 Snowbird. 26.5 feet. Probably the most basic model. This would be my first 5th wheel. I've been a truck camper guy for 20 years. So I'm wondering if th...
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Tires......age of tires/see DOT info on sidewall (XXYY-------week and year 3205---32nd week of 2005)
IF over 5 yrs. old plan on new tires ASAP
Also note current thread wear patterns.....indication of axle alignment, bent axles/spindles
Look over suspension.......springs/shackles/mounting holes etc. Worn/broken/mis-aligned. Springs still have arch/not flattened
Check area around pin box.....look for heavy caulking/wide gaps, broken trim screws, cracking/spider webbing in front cap/sidewalls----indication of pin box flex
IF over 5 yrs. old plan on new tires ASAP
Also note current thread wear patterns.....indication of axle alignment, bent axles/spindles
Look over suspension.......springs/shackles/mounting holes etc. Worn/broken/mis-aligned. Springs still have arch/not flattened
Check area around pin box.....look for heavy caulking/wide gaps, broken trim screws, cracking/spider webbing in front cap/sidewalls----indication of pin box flex
