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covenantbro's avatar
covenantbro
Explorer
Jun 15, 2018

Need someone to replace my front axle and hub.

I am on vacation traveling from Florida to DC for the summer. My front axle broke on Interstate-95 in Thornburg, Virginia. My fifth wheel was towed to a Camping World, who said it would be about 6 weeks before they can repair it. Please recommend someone to replace my axle and hub who’s more accommodating, with faster, quality service in the Fredericksburg or DC area. I have a 2010 Carriage Cameo. Please HELP!!
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Jun 15, 2018
    Use your computer and goggle up local frame shops. They can do your axle. So can any competent body or general repair shop. It's remove and replace stuff.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jun 15, 2018
    You might check for mobile RV techs. They tend to give much better service.
  • Roger10378's avatar
    Roger10378
    Explorer II
    Jun 15, 2018
    What part of the axle broke? Axles are not necessarily a quick fix. They usually have to be built to the exact dimensions as the old ones. This usually means get all the measurements and then have them built and shipped. The install is the easy part.
  • amxpress's avatar
    amxpress
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2018
    etrailer.com has 7,000# axles in stock, if you’re unable to locate one locally.
  • B_O__Plenty's avatar
    B_O__Plenty
    Explorer II
    Jun 15, 2018
    Roger10378 wrote:
    What part of the axle broke? Axles are not necessarily a quick fix. They usually have to be built to the exact dimensions as the old ones. This usually means get all the measurements and then have to have them built and shipped. The install is the easy part.
    Most RVs use pretty universal same size axles. All you need is the brand and weight capacity. Might not even need to be the same brand. Nothing specially built about them. Try a big rig suspension shop, most of them do mobile repairs and may even be able to weld it and repair it.

    B.O.
  • covenantbro's avatar
    covenantbro
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2018
    Thanks for your suggestions and advice. I’ll google “frame and body shops”. I’ll also see about mobile repair services. Unfortunately, my problem is since I’m not from the area, I don’t know who’ll provide quality service. I would appreciate a specific mechanic recommendation. In the meantime I’ll proceed as afore mentioned. Again, thanks for your help.
  • covenantbro's avatar
    covenantbro
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2018
    Thanks everyone. Corbin’s RV is going to be able to help. Thanks for the advice and suggestions.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Jun 15, 2018
    covenantbro wrote:
    Thanks everyone. Corbin’s RV is going to be able to help. Thanks for the advice and suggestions.


    Glad they can help...

    it sounds like you may be at exit 118 at the old Safford RV which is now a CW.. I am surprised they can't help, they have a pretty large repair facility a block away I thought....
  • tinner12002's avatar
    tinner12002
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2018
    Roger10378 wrote:
    What part of the axle broke? Axles are not necessarily a quick fix. They usually have to be built to the exact dimensions as the old ones. This usually means get all the measurements and then have them built and shipped. The install is the easy part.


    Dexter makes axles daily in the size needed for 99.9% of the RVs built. No waiting, just order the size needed. E-trailer or Trailer parts either one would have them in stock as well as a lot of surplus suppliers. Ikes here in IN has stacks of them.

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