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RTBabich
Explorer
Oct 21, 2014

Weekend Warrior FB2100 Superlite 2009 new to me

Hi, I've been reading a lot of the posts on this forum and there is a lot of good information here. We just got our first trailer and will do light duty camping for 2 with it. We have an antique 1985 Itasca class-C that has served us well - still runs well and everything works. I do all my own maintenance/repairs/upgrades. Replaced the fridge (taller one), the A/C & the power converter. The full size bed and water closet toilet just won't do anymore. We got this WW FB2100 from the original owner and it's in great shape. However, it still has the original Transmaster ST225/75R15 D 2007 tires on it. It is registered as a 2009, was purchased in Sept 2008 and I'm guessing the chassis was built in 2007, thus the tires. Drove it home slow & careful. I'm looking at the Maxxis load range E tires - $135/ea at Discount Tire Direct. The trailer came with a weight distribution hitch. It is the style with square tube tension arms that sit on an L bracket. It grunts/groans in turns, but is fine when pulling straight. I'm guessing the square tubes are rubbing the brackets. There are rubber pads on the L brackets. It seems to me the solid round tension bars with chains style might not make all that grunting/groaning.
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  • RTBabich's avatar
    RTBabich
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2014
    Blackdiamond wrote:
    I wouldn't worry about the grunt and groans from the hitch.....from your description, sound like you got an "Equalizer" brand hitch, which is one of the best.

    I just got the hitch off and it is an "Equalizer". The stickers on the bars indicate lubrication is recommended so that is probably what is causing the noises. That's good to know it's a good hitch. Is there a technique to getting the spring bars off the brackets without using a crowbar? I tried different tongue heights to change the tension. Gotta love the power tongue jack. It could be the trailer is level, but the truck is angled up slightly as the driveway is starting to go up.
  • Blackdiamond's avatar
    Blackdiamond
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2014
    I wouldn't worry about the grunt and groans from the hitch.....from your description, sound like you got an "Equalizer" brand hitch, which is one of the best.
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    64thunderbolt
    Explorer II
    Oct 23, 2014
    it is easy to turn around. My 05 WW SL had to go back to mfg for added outriggers and buckling walls under warranty. For a few years they were junk. Hopefully by the time your was built they made the changes. Good luck.& have fun. While you are at it put some Maxair cover over your vents. You can leave them open while traveling or in the rain. money well spent.
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    RTBabich
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2014
    Macs Dad wrote:
    ... Also check the tongue on your trailer and see how thick it is. WW had issue's with thin tongues that were 1/8" on the SL's and replaced them with 3/16" thick steel tongues. The 1/8" were actually bending up substantially over time. ...

    I read thru the WW Repairs Sticky and if I recall there's a pic with the 2 different thickness 4" box tubing used for the tongue. Or maybe that was in an article about the lawsuit. Anyway, our Superlite has a U-channel tongue 5" x 1 1/2".

    Noticed something odd, the roof vent over the shower opens forward. If it was left open while driving it would be ripped off by the wind. I've ordered vent covers for all the vents. I'm guessing that vent was installed backwards and it looks easy to turn around.
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    Macs_Dad
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2014
    We replaced our Transmasters with the MAXXIS LS E Rated tire and have had them for approx 2.5 years now. We go out several times and year and load out trailer with almost max weight and no problems.

    Also check the tongue on your trailer and see how thick it is. WW had issue's with thin tongues that were 1/8" on the SL's and replaced them with 3/16" thick steel tongues. The 1/8" were actually bending up substantially over time.

    Not sure about the SL's having sides that fail but when we took ours in after the first year for some small items to get fixed they actully did add some additional outrigger bracing to the outside of our frame an dto the trailer and one small piece of tube steel joining to cross members on the underside of our trailer. I noticed it when we picked it up from the maitenance work because the frame had new paint on it. WW just did it, I never asked them to. After 8 years and many trips out, no problems to date with the frame or sides failing.

    Good luck and have fun with your new toy,,,,,,,, hauler. LOL.
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    N-Trouble
    Explorer
    Oct 21, 2014
    Why does this site keep quoting my original post when I do is go back and make a simple "edit" to my original?

    Is there a site admin who can look into this? Have never had this problem before.
  • N-Trouble's avatar
    N-Trouble
    Explorer
    Oct 21, 2014
    Shouldn't need LT tires on that light of a trailer. I have been running ST's on my FK1900 for severn years and never had a single blowout. LT's are overkill for that size trailer IMO and he would also have to go to 16" rims. Lots of $$$. Stick with STs and you'll be fine. MAxxis is a good choice for ST tires.

    These trailers are known for having one major issue and that is sagging outriggers that cause the side walls to droop. YOu can check if yours is affected by inspecting the wheel wells from the inside of the trailer. If they are still square to the side wall you are OK but if they are starting to lean in and separate from the wall, then the wall is sagging and you'll want to address it before it gets worse.

    As for your noisy hitch setup it likely just needs some grease on the pivot points.
  • sportsman_500's avatar
    sportsman_500
    Explorer
    Oct 21, 2014
    Congrats on the new to you hauler. Maxxis is definitely your best choice if your staying with ST tires. I run them on my 3018 Raptor. As for the grunting and groaning it sounds like the hitch is a combo weight distribution with built in anti-sway. The noise is probably normal. I run the Reese dual cam set-up which is also noisy around turns.
    Good luck with the new ride.

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