Dexter Axle moved?
When we got back from our trip and parked the Cougar 333MKS we discovered that our X-Chocks would not fit between the curb-side wheels. The street-side X-Chock fit just fine. Odd because the X-chocks were previously interchangeable. These are the smaller style x-chock with the adjuster nut on top and a handle at the bottom.
My inspection did not reveal a problem. Everything was tight and nothing appeared to have moved. Tires were good but the street-side rear tire was worn more then the others.
I took the 5er to a well-regarded frame shop that knows RVs. They checked parallel axle alignment and found the left side short. (5200 lb Dexter axles, MorRyde CRE 3000) They also found worn out plastic spring bushings at the bracket end of both rear springs. They replaced the worn bushings and moved the spare up to the left rear. I also had them pack the bearings and adjust the brakes. The rig has 12,000 miles on it.
When I went to pick up the rig I checked wheel clearance with the X-chock and it appears that the clearance between the street-side wheels has not changed. I talked to the manager and left the rig there for more investigation. I asked about possible structural problems and there are none, that was all checked out.
Any thoughts on this appreciated. I can't understand how the axles can be parallel yet the clearance between the wheels is different, especially when rims and tires are all the same.
My inspection did not reveal a problem. Everything was tight and nothing appeared to have moved. Tires were good but the street-side rear tire was worn more then the others.
I took the 5er to a well-regarded frame shop that knows RVs. They checked parallel axle alignment and found the left side short. (5200 lb Dexter axles, MorRyde CRE 3000) They also found worn out plastic spring bushings at the bracket end of both rear springs. They replaced the worn bushings and moved the spare up to the left rear. I also had them pack the bearings and adjust the brakes. The rig has 12,000 miles on it.
When I went to pick up the rig I checked wheel clearance with the X-chock and it appears that the clearance between the street-side wheels has not changed. I talked to the manager and left the rig there for more investigation. I asked about possible structural problems and there are none, that was all checked out.
Any thoughts on this appreciated. I can't understand how the axles can be parallel yet the clearance between the wheels is different, especially when rims and tires are all the same.
