WTH ?

schlep1967 wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
Yes, I am stupid and know way less than an engineer. I should have known better and not replaced bent, worn and broken parts. My problem is that I actually look for developing problems, but apparently it is better to ignore them.

I didn't say you were stupid. And I didn't say don't replace damaged parts. I also don't know how those parts got damaged. Was something like a pothole hit on the road? Did somebody hit a curb? Not saying you did but the hotshots delivering these things to the dealer don't really care what they do.

The RR spindle was bent forward like it was backed into a high curb. It was either defective before installation, happened in transit, or my best guess it was damaged by the dealer, judging by his attitude.

The remainder of the issues below the frame was just the usual poor quality parts now being used. The plastic bushings, spring shackles made from metric stock instead of the right thickness, a leaf spring that was made with the pin off-center and stabilizer jacks that bound up because the were manufactured wrong. I could write a book, but many would just defend their excellent purchases.

I take great care of all my vehicles and still use my 38 year old van and my 40 year old motorcycle. The only physical damage inflicted on the trailer was the possible curbing mentioned above and you are likely correct about that.

My point was that there are so many that just assumes their trailers are safe, dependable units and dismiss anyone that suggests that they might become knowledgeable about the real problems.