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joebedford
Nomad II
Aug 20, 2017

Welder in Nashville for kingpin repair?

DW and I traveled to Nashville to view the eclipse. We're here for 3 days. 1000 miles from home.

There was a lot of creaking when I took up the load with the front jacks to unhook the 5th wheel. I got a flashlight and looked in every crevice on the 5er and the truck I could - no sign of broken welds or loose bolts.

I'm going to drop the plastic around the kingpin to do a better inspection. If I have to get a weld, who do you recommend?

There's a Camping World near Two Rivers campground here we're staying. Any good?

Thanks.
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Aug 20, 2017
    Johno02 wrote:
    Quick answer to your second question..... NO!!! However, right next door is Cullum-Maxie, they might be able to help. That CW used to be very good, But not anymore. Going there is really asking for trouble. BE warned by some local people. We don't even shop the store any more.


    CW in my option has over the last few years focused on Selling new RV not service existing RV.

    I know a good welding shop in Dickson -- 40 miles away. Erranton Welding & Fabrication, 1761 Old Columbia Rd, Dickson, TN 37055 (615) 446-6998. They are in the back of a large warehouse -- somewhat of a main road, but with a parking lot large enough to dry camp overnight if they will allow.

    You should be able to find one closer.
  • joebedford's avatar
    joebedford
    Nomad II
    Aug 20, 2017
    OP: I see under certified welding there's a place called Duck Welding that offers mobile welding.

    I'll stop at Cullum-Maxey and ask if they have a recommendation right after I drop my truck at the Chev dealer tomorrow morning because its check engine light is on.

    When I rains, it pours but hopefully not tomorrow because we're here for the eclipse. (forecast is hot and clear)
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Aug 20, 2017
    Find a phone book in the local area (rarity) and look up 'Certified Welding' and take it there. Kingpins need to be code welded because of the stress imposed. A certified welding shop can do that.
  • bucky's avatar
    bucky
    Explorer II
    Aug 20, 2017
    I'd be looking at the rear suspension for problems.
  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Aug 20, 2017
    Quick answer to your second question..... NO!!! However, right next door is Cullum-Maxie, they might be able to help. That CW used to be very good, But not anymore. Going there is really asking for trouble. BE warned by some local people. We don't even shop the store any more.
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    Aug 20, 2017
    CW is not a welding shop. They might be able to replace it for you, but do not take it to any RV shop for welding unless you personally know their welding skills.

    Take it to a welding shop. And then, from a liability standpoint, they may not want to weld on it. But, again, take it to a welding shop.

    Bill

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