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Re: Can't stop sway
cordellm about your WD bars.. to get them on without straining yourself.. once trailer is on the ball of the hitch and locked in.. raise tongue up and truck with your electric tongue jack and then put WD bars with ease.. and then let it back down.. :) Good Luck506Views0likes0CommentsRe: Can't stop sway
We too have this issue and everyone in these forms told us it was our fault that we didn't' load the trailer right, we had to get a new hitch system, jumping through every imaginable hoop. It took my 3 long years to figure out the problem. Dry weight on our FR Rockwood 26' posted on the side of the trailer is 5800#, actual dry weight is 6700#.. See the problem? Axles were for 6000#! There were modification made to this model mid-year according to a tech from Lippert. However FR decided to go ahead and use the lighter weight frame/axles/tires!!! Thus putting us in imamate danger!! They have sense put heavier axles and tires. They have even towed it all the way to Illinois (we are in CA) to "adjust" the axles, etc.. However, we still have the problem!! They couldn't get the axles back far enough, or get tires separated enough nor get enough tongue weight. This trailer sways full and empty! It is a death trap. You should take it to a certified weigh station and check the weight.. check axle weight, etc.. Just cause it is new, doesn't mean you are doing it all wrong!! The manufactures take chances with your life! I am not crazy about this new suspension "TorFlex" no leaf springs. I do believe once this thing starts swaying due to each axle being independent of the other, they each take their own different direction.. We are still fighting with Forest River trying to get some resolve to this LEMON of a trailer.. Good Luck.. FYI I do believe LIPPERT is also the people that make your frame and axles..506Views0likes0Comments
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