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TT tires look askew!

penguin149
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I'm looking at a 2019 Keystone Bullet 243BHS TT and the tires look askew. Not sure if this trailer has torsion axles? I took a couple pics but not sure you can see the issue. The tires on the curb side are not at the same angle/on the same plane/one tire leans more than the other/not sure how to describe! What could this be? It was parked in a somewhat tight spot, so not sure if they are just torqued and would straighten out? Or if it's something more severe. I didn't get a good look at the other side but the axles underneath the trailer looked OK....camber looked about right, etc. Any thoughts or input would be appreciated. Should I keep this TT on my list of possibles or just pass on it and keep looking?

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2021 Nissan Titan Pro-4X 5.6L V8 4WD - 2019 Keystone Bullet 243BHS
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Tvov
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Excellent! and thank you for coming back with an update.
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penguin149
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OP here again. Thanks for all your input here. All turned out good with the TT and pulled quite nicely on the trip to its new home! Tires wear looked OK. Now to sell my hybrid TT!!!
2021 Nissan Titan Pro-4X 5.6L V8 4WD - 2019 Keystone Bullet 243BHS

Grit_dog
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ssthrd wrote:
ssthrd wrote:
What do the tires look like? Any uneven wear?


As a first step, I agree with all above, but what do the tires look like. If you have a bent axle or a spindle issue, chances are good that you will notice unusual tire wear.t thing. Checking is easy. Just look.

If you search for RV alignment shops in your area, they can check it for you.


Iโ€™d hope you agree with yourselfโ€ฆlol.
Guessing the owner of the RV might not just want a perspective buyer hauling a TT they donโ€™t own down to the RV alignment shop though.
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ssthrd
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ssthrd wrote:
What do the tires look like? Any uneven wear?


As a first step, I agree with all above, but what do the tires look like. If you have a bent axle or a spindle issue, chances are good that you will notice unusual tire wear.t thing. Checking is easy. Just look.

If you search for RV alignment shops in your area, they can check it for you.
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Mike134
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Agree what others have said about pulling the trailer forward a few feet. The TT I bought used had one wheel visibly tipped inwards at the top compared to the other 3. New 3500 lb axle from dexter cost about $300 and installed myself. You could see the bend in the old axle between the spring hanger and the spindle.
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BarneyS
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penguin149 wrote:
OP here. Thanks for the quick replies! And for the photos posting tips. My McAfee anti-virus software didn't like that website!

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2004 Sunnybrook Titan 30FKS TT
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Not towing now.
Former tow vehicles were 2016 Ram 2500 CTD, 2002 Ford F250, 7.3 PSD, 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 gas engine

penguin149
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OP here. Thanks for the quick replies! And for the photos posting tips. My McAfee anti-virus software didn't like that website!

I plan on going back to take a more serious look at this TT this weekend and will ask the owner if he could pull it forward a few feet to see if it straightens the tires out. This trailer has a very wide stance (gap between tires) and is advertised as easier to tow, etc. Was concerned about possible bent/warped axle or spindle.
2021 Nissan Titan Pro-4X 5.6L V8 4WD - 2019 Keystone Bullet 243BHS

TurnThePage
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goducks10 wrote:
That can happen if you're turning while backing in and don't pull forward to straighten the axles out.
Yup. Sometimes my tires can be about 2" out of sync.
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goducks10
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That can happen if you're turning while backing in and don't pull forward to straighten the axles out.

ssthrd
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What do the tires look like? Any uneven wear?
2014 Keystone Laredo 292RL
2013 Palomino Maverick 2902
2018 GMC 3500HD, 4x4, 6.5' box, SRW, Denali, Duramax, Andersen
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The hurrier I go the behinder I get. (Lewis Carroll)

BarneyS
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I agree with the above post. ^^^. This happens very easily on pavement. Not so much on sand or grass as the tires can slide easily.
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Barney
2004 Sunnybrook Titan 30FKS TT
Hensley "Arrow" 1400# hitch (Sold)
Not towing now.
Former tow vehicles were 2016 Ram 2500 CTD, 2002 Ford F250, 7.3 PSD, 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 gas engine

carringb
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Ask them to pull the trailer the forward a little. That should let them settle out. It is normal for TT axles to flex as the tires scrub in tight turns. But definitely make sure that's all it is before signing any paperwork.

BTW - most dealers use forklifts to move units around, so the units tend to get turned a lot tighter than they would when being towed.
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Tvov
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Maybe the tow vehicle was slightly turning when they parked the camper? That can make the wheels look "bent" sometimes... or askew.
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fj12ryder
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I don't see anything wrong, but at the distance and angle, it's really hard to determine much.
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