FW Maintenance

ol Bombero-JC wrote:

laknox wrote:
I had the wheel bearings and seals replaced, and the brakes checked, last week. Went to a local "hitch shop", that also does trailer service. Price was =significantly= less than what "RV service shops" are charging around here.

At the same time, I wanted the rear bumper upgraded to be sure a bike rack wouldn't tear it off. He cut a piece of 4" x 3/16" tubing, welded it to the frame extensions already in place =and= was able to re-used the original aluminum cover sleeve and plastic caps. I don't use the bumper tube to store my stinky hose, so the fact it now won't fit isn't an issue. He welded a short receiver tube underneath and cut the sleeve to fit around it. Looks really slick.

Lyle

Besides the pat on *your* back and the "attaboy" thread/post.....
Give the shop credit for their good work at fair prices -
by including their name and city!!..:S

~

laknox wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

laknox wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
No pics did not happen!

:p

Lyle

I visualized it, looks beautiful!

Frankly, didn't even thing about it, or I would have. Next time I go out to the storage area, I'll try and get one. Nothing real special, though.

Lyle

laknox wrote:
I had the wheel bearings and seals replaced, and the brakes checked, last week. Went to a local "hitch shop", that also does trailer service. Price was =significantly= less than what "RV service shops" are charging around here.

At the same time, I wanted the rear bumper upgraded to be sure a bike rack wouldn't tear it off. He cut a piece of 4" x 3/16" tubing, welded it to the frame extensions already in place =and= was able to re-used the original aluminum cover sleeve and plastic caps. I don't use the bumper tube to store my stinky hose, so the fact it now won't fit isn't an issue. He welded a short receiver tube underneath and cut the sleeve to fit around it. Looks really slick.

Lyle

Cummins12V98 wrote:

laknox wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
No pics did not happen!

:p

Lyle

I visualized it, looks beautiful!

laknox wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
No pics did not happen!

:p

Lyle

Cummins12V98 wrote:
No pics did not happen!

greende wrote:
Nice job. I too have a place that I take my trailers to after the warranty runs out. Significantly less than the local RV place and they service the big rig trailers. Have always been pleased with their work.