Help with upgrading to handle offroad
Hello, I am fairly new to RVing. We recently bought a 2005 Jayco Jay Feather 23b Travel Trailer in pretty good condition, with all factory parts and no upgrades. Weighs 4000 lbs dry, 5000 lbs GVWR...
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AlexFromCanada wrote:myredracer wrote:
If it were me and I didn't know a whole lot about TT frames, I'd take it to a frame & axle shop that is also a BC gov't certified inspection facility. I know a very good one in Langley.
Thanks Red. Could I get the name of that shop you know out in Langley?
It's Coast Spring & Axle, 6030 196th street, Langley not to be confused with Pacific Spring & axle also in Langley. They're on the west side of Willowbrook mall. The owner there has been in the biz a long time and really knows his stuff. They're also a gov't. designated inspection facility. Have used them twice and also had them make up some brackets for me.
There are good frame shops and not good frame shops around. When we first got our current TT from the dealer new, they installed shocks for us. They used a nearby frame shop that totally botched the work and eventually had to be all redone. One of the brackets fell off due to really bad welding. We had Coast Spring & Axle redo the work. Coast has a good certified welder on staff.
If you want a durable frame and setup, it's all got to be properly done and durable. If you end up choosing someone else, make sure to check lots of references, the BBB, etc.
