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Re: New 29' travel trailer dog walking
I called 8 RV dealerships in Houston and found a pattern of them using one particular truck/trailer facility for alignments, Jamail's in Houston. Went there and the initial inspection (free) showed the back axle 1/2 inch to the left (driver side). Also the distance between tires is 1/2 inch less on passenger side. I called the GM at the RV place and he wanted the findings documented and sent to him, to send to Lippert, for their instructions since it's their responsibility. Jamail's expects to have to cut the hangars off and reweld them. Lippert will have to pay, I just hope it doesn't involve a battle, if you know what I mean, Vern. I'll keep y'all updated, and thanks for your input.402Views0likes0CommentsRe: New 29' travel trailer dog walking
The videos I sent CLEARLY show the TT pulling at an angle going straight down a straight road, and I sent them to the lady at Lippert. She doesn't see the problem. Now she wants someone to photograph the beams and springs, and I am having the dealer do it. RedRacer, thanks for the good info in the links andby the way, we have a springer spaniel also. I would just love for the dealer to take this back and give us a new TT without this or any other problem, but I'm going to give them every opportunity to make this TT right. Unfortunately, they are denying that there is an issue. As soon as I get it back from the "photo shoot" I'm arranging for someone professional to determine the measurements, and inspect for anything else. I'm running out of softballs, and soon will have only hardballs left. Thank all y'all for your input, keep it coming.402Views0likes0CommentsRe: New 29' travel trailer dog walking
Thank you all for your input. It is a brand new 29 foot Gulf Stream Innsbruck, bumper pull. I have not hit any curbs and I noticed it immediately after picking it up, on the way home with it. I called them immediately and they said they would contact Gulf Stream for instructions. No response for a couple weeks until I called and lit a fire under them. Now it's over two months of dealing with this issue. I pull it with an 07 Yukon and I pulled a 29 foot Jayco Jayfeather for 7 years without this condition. Pulled straight as an arrow. Same towing equipment and same mirrors. The dealer eventually (FINALLY) got measuring instructions from Gulf Stream, and the measurements came back with several measurements up to 1/2 inch off. I asked for Gulf Stream's instructions on what to have done, and they had the dealer re-measure, and guess what. Everything is perfect this time, no problem. I took two videos (taken while driving, through the rear view mirror) and sent them today to the manufacturer of the frame and axles, and should hopefully hear back tomorrow. We've gone camping only twice, and only 60 miles from home, and it seems to pull OK, but I'm worried about the tires wearing, or even overheating, and blowing prematurely. And taking out the wheel well and trim in the process. I welcome any ideas. Do you think I am overreacting on this?191Views0likes0CommentsNew 29' travel trailer dog walking
Brand new 29' travel trailer seems to be pulling a little sideways, or dog walking. While going straight down the highway, the back of the camper is almost 1 foot to the left and points across the center line while driving perfectly straight. I would welcome anybody's ideas, or experiences, on this. I'm not having great luck with the dealer, and a little more with the manufacturer of the frame. Any good links on the subject would be welcome. Thanks in advance, Big Zig.6KViews0likes23Comments
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