Need help after a not so great inspection
we just purchased our first RV of any kind: A 2004 KZ 2505 Sportsman Frontier TT- we bought it used off of craigslist for a pretty great price. Went to get it safety inspected and the inspector is te...
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So everyone that owns a trailer made like that by KZ has to pay for a fix to be able to use it legally in certain states? That doesn't fly with me.
I would still call KZ and at least talk with them about this. Maybe they will help with the cost of the fix ,maybe not. Also, report the incident to NHTSA (and any other relevant agency)as a safety defect on the trailer. As proof cite your state's safety inspection law. Just because the manufacturer made it that way doesn't mean it's safe!
I agree that that IS an unsafe design. If the tire goes flat or blows, the U-bolt ends will dig into the pavenment hard, acting as a powerful brake on that side only causing a huge rotational force on the trailer. In the least, you would cause a lot of damage to the road surface.
Steve
I would still call KZ and at least talk with them about this. Maybe they will help with the cost of the fix ,maybe not. Also, report the incident to NHTSA (and any other relevant agency)as a safety defect on the trailer. As proof cite your state's safety inspection law. Just because the manufacturer made it that way doesn't mean it's safe!
I agree that that IS an unsafe design. If the tire goes flat or blows, the U-bolt ends will dig into the pavenment hard, acting as a powerful brake on that side only causing a huge rotational force on the trailer. In the least, you would cause a lot of damage to the road surface.
Steve
