trailer axles
Hi, I have a 2011 keystone summerland. I have noticed that when I go around curves like a coldest that the front and rear axles are not aligned. They have a different camber. But after driving in a ...
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Terryallan wrote:Do you have a link to anywhere that has happened?NCMODELA wrote:
Hi, I have a 2011 keystone summerland. I have noticed that when I go around curves like a coldest that the front and rear axles are not aligned. They have a different camber. But after driving in a straight line they shore back up. There is no irregular wear on the tires. Is this what they mean by floating axles?
Thanks bill
Yes it's normal. Also when backing in, and turning sharply you will see the tandem out of line. It is best to always back far enough to be able to pull up, and straighten them out.
But that is why trailer tires are built differently tan TV tires. They are designed to slide sideways in a turn, and not pull off the rim
The testing requirements for bead seating for STs vs. LTs are identical. (If only rest of the requirements were!)
This is a often repeated myth with nothing to back it up... I believe that it likely has it's origins from the tire makers propaganda.
Much like the rest of the touted advantages.
To the OP.
It is normal.
There is a lot of slop, and loose clearances, along with the springs ability to bend some, so it shouldn't cause the problems that Redracer describes.
But not all TTs are created equal. My last TT did have some problems. Luckily I can weld, so it was a easy fix for me to make it better and stronger than new.
My present TT has much better reinforcing in key areas, and has been trouble free... And it is a much maligned Lippert frame to boot.
There is nothing you can do, but inspect it. If it looks like it needs improvement, then a preemptive fix may well be the best option.
