Double axle wheels not flush

[jamesp]

The wheels on the left and right side of my Evo travel trailer or not flush. There is at least a 2 inch difference from the wall of the front wheel and the wall of the rear wheel on the left and right side. Is this normal? I purchased my TT 3 days ago.

[hohenwald48]

I think on most forums it usually takes several days to get a single response to a question. Of course on here it usually only takes a few minutes to get several responses and new folks don't expect that. 🙂

[Old-Biscuit]

Hello.........

Join, ask one question, get answers/suggestions/questions and no response back.

Come on that's not showing any manners

[rbpru]

Our dealer warned us the wheels will sit at odd angles when turning etc. But as mention when pulled straight they are aligned.

[hohenwald48]

As Old Biscuit said, it may be just fine if you parked the trailer by putting it in a twist from a turn just prior to parking. If you have pulled it straight forward for 10 or so feet and still have the condition you may have a problem. A picture would be nice if you can post one.

[RoyF]

Agree with Old Biscuit that you need a shop that deals with truck frames and axles; they have the ability to check the tire's camber (degree of tilt) and correct it if necessary.

Such a shops may not be listed under any of the obvious key words, "frame", "axle", "trailer". In my area the only such shop is listed under "truck repair and service". My RV dealer referred me to them when the fifth-wheel had uneven tire wear.

[4X4Dodger]

jamesp wrote:
The wheels on the left and right side of my Evo travel trailer or not flush. There is at least a 2 inch difference from the wall of the front wheel and the wall of the rear wheel on the left and right side. Is this normal? I purchased my TT 3 days ago.

I am not sure I understand exactly what you are saying. Are you saying that the rear axle is "wider" than the front? As in it has a wider track?

or is this just an individual wheel issue. After reading your post carefully I am not sure.

Can you elaborate?

[scbwr]

Chuck_thehammer wrote:
if used.. do as Mr. Old-Biscuit said..

New.. return to dealer and have them prove correct or NOT.

And make sure you have a written record of the service call at the dealership (if new) so you can prove that you have reported a possible defect if you need to at a future date.

[Chuck_thehammer]

if used.. do as Mr. Old-Biscuit said..

New.. return to dealer and have them prove correct or NOT.

[Old-Biscuit]

Are you looking at this caddywhompus 'out of plumb' condition just after parking trailer and having to maneuver it/tight backing etc.

OR looking at this condition after trailer has been pulled straight forward for several feet.

Tight turning/maneuvering with double axle trailer WILL cause front/rear tires to be off set.

Now if offset is there after trailer has been towed straight line......then you need to locate a trailer shop/big rig shop (not some RV Repair or CW) that can do trailer alignments and re-arch axle tube if necessary.
Otherwise you will have to be dealing with blow outs/worn tires/lousy tracking while towing trailer.