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mustang95
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May 22, 2013

axle hitting frame question

I have a 2012 coachmen freedom express ltz 296 I purchased new last year. My family and I used it for 6 camping trips that year. This spring I noticed the axle u bolts have been hitting the frame and have put dents on both sides of the trailer. The driver side is worse approx. ½” dent in the frame and 1/8” on passenger side. I have about 3” of suspension travel the axle is above the spring and I was told it should have 4-5”. I have contacted my dealer where I purchased the trailer and they said the alignment may be off and should be checked their only concern was if the trailer towed straight down the road. I don’t think the problem is an alignment I think my dealer is sweeping this under the carpet. I have not seen or heard another travel trailer with this type of damage. Is this normal? Is this something I should be worried about? I am looking at the correct track 2 as it aligns and gives 2” lift. Has anybody had any issues with the correct track system?
  • Need a different spring arc or longer hangers and a bumper.
    Post a pic for best suggestions.
  • No not normal at all.
    The first thing I would suspect is that it has the wrong axles under it. I've read of that happening before. There should be a silver tag around the axle with its ratings. I would make sure the info on the tag matches the sticker on the trailer.
    The next thing I would look for is broken leafs. Look for rusty marks on the springs.

    Good luck with your dealer,
    Scott