WW Repairs
As just about all of us have read here, certain models of WW trailers have defects that have resulted in a number of different problems. To one degree or another, this subject has come up on this for...
Forum Discussion
First I am not trying to flame anyone. I just want to make sure I understand your post completely.
1bigtug wrote:
I based my purchase of this maker/model and size by the INFORMATION STICKER on the side - giving the DRY/EMPTY weight - and MAX weight 13000 lbs - I read in Trailerlife's towing guide that a 2005 Excursion is rated to tow a MAX of 11,000 pounds. Are you saying that you knew the trailer had a max weight of 13000 and you based your purchase with the knowledge that the trailer could be 2000 pounds more than Ford allowed?
Checked mine this morning 5897lbs - However I did receive in the mail on Saturday from WW a new sticker to put on our trailer with the new weight info 7135 (at difference of 1238 lbs). This makes since as we all know WW was low in their estimates before.
I've been towing it with a Ford Excursion 2WD Limited Edition - with the V10 (Banks Power Pack Kit, 4" Pro Comp Lift, Air Banks, Add-a-Leaf and 1 5/8 Sway Bar) - The rear end has been replaced 3 times (4:30s) by Ford since I've been towing this trailer - the transmission once! After hearing about the issues with the 26', 28' & 30' - This all made sense now - The receiver hitch on my Excursion - the PIN Hole is oval now - I've been told that my hitch is not rated to tow this trailer (Weight) - I've not tow this unit since Feb 07 - and currently have it parked and covered! This is where i become confused. We are missing important information. How much does your trailer really weigh? Is it more than the 11000 that Ford allows? Is it more than the 13000 WW allows? If it is more than Ford allows, is that WW's issue or us as owners knowing what we tow?
Given the above information - for those who have been dealing with issues on their trailer - who's going to cover the replacement receiver hitch that I'm going to need before I can tow again - and also possibly the hitch itself - as my load bars are only 1200lbs rated - and I'm running a single anti-sway stabilizer? Again, not to flame on, but we are missing some information. Who set up your system? The dealer or you? Was the system "built up" for the gross trailer rating? Was the unit weighed to check for proper equipment useage? An under rated hitch would cause the issues you listed. Is that a WW issue or a owner issue? If you feel that you were mis-informed, per the settlement, fill out a claim form and seek reimbursement.
I can't even trailer it down to WW for repairs at this time - the other concern is that I'm over my allowable tow weight for my class drivers license in Calif - per the California Highway Patrol. This law is easy to comply with and helps everyone travel safer. Go study hard, take the written test, and then the driving test. Then you will be ready and legal!
Any recommendations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! as I'm happy with the product - just frustrated with my current situation on my tow vehicle.
