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jvantassell
Apr 27, 2018Explorer
Thanks for all of the suggestions.
I doubt that I am over weight, but I will put it on a scale when I get back on the road. I travel with only a few gallons of water in the freshwater tank and empty the black and grey water before traveling. Its only me and a miniature Schnauzer in the RV so how much weight can that be.
The first time I bend the axle my dealer had 3 others with the same issue. That damage was slight and I was able to get back to the dealer for repairs.
This time it may have been the bearings that caused the probelm. My Tundra signaled me that there was a problem with the trailer wire connections. I was near a rest area so stopped to check. I noticed that one tire was very hot and called the dealer. He thought the problem was a ceased break. Had me cut the wire. Drove down the road for another 8 miles and pulled into a truck rest area. Wheel was very hot. Connected with a repair shop. When they took the wheel off the bearings were gone along with all of the breaks and the spindle was bent. I had the bearing inspected and repacked a week before this trip.
I have pictures but do not see a way to post. Must be here someplace.
I doubt that I am over weight, but I will put it on a scale when I get back on the road. I travel with only a few gallons of water in the freshwater tank and empty the black and grey water before traveling. Its only me and a miniature Schnauzer in the RV so how much weight can that be.
The first time I bend the axle my dealer had 3 others with the same issue. That damage was slight and I was able to get back to the dealer for repairs.
This time it may have been the bearings that caused the probelm. My Tundra signaled me that there was a problem with the trailer wire connections. I was near a rest area so stopped to check. I noticed that one tire was very hot and called the dealer. He thought the problem was a ceased break. Had me cut the wire. Drove down the road for another 8 miles and pulled into a truck rest area. Wheel was very hot. Connected with a repair shop. When they took the wheel off the bearings were gone along with all of the breaks and the spindle was bent. I had the bearing inspected and repacked a week before this trip.
I have pictures but do not see a way to post. Must be here someplace.
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