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bandj0521
Explorer
Sep 13, 2019

Would appreciate the groups thoughts on tandem axle issue

We bought this 2018 Shadow Cruiser 20' TT with rear slide out June 2019. The trailer was supposed to be new. Since purchase we had been waiting to take it back to the dealer for cosmetic warranty re...
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Huntindog
Explorer
Sep 21, 2019
Lynnmor wrote:
I have been thru this exact thing. I played around with a useless dealer as well, then fixed it myself. In the long run, this was the best decision because I now have much stronger custom made axles and no worries about bending flimsy junk like the originals.
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Sadly, the industry equips our units with the bare minimum.

Read the many threads here on this site. There is a common theme.

Tires that fail and axles that bend.

We are told by some self appointed experts that it is our fault, as we subject these items to abuse.... And our only choice is to replace what broke with the exact same thing..... And be more careful!

A few of us see it differently. That there is a better way. Upgrade what broke!

Sure in a perfect world, our units would come with more robust components.... But until that happens (don't hold your breath) we have a choice. Fix our units the way they came from the factory.... Or fix them better than they came from the factory.

Your money, your choice.

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