Casita Travel Trailer With Repeated Issues On Left Side Of Axle Only
Updated 05/13/2024 | Published 05/09/2024
Question:
Hello, while adjusting the manual brakes on my Casita travel trailer on May 7, I observed the welded D ring on the torsion bar, on the LEFT side is severely damaged. This axle, Dexter 10,3500 is three years old. It is the 3rd axle on this trailer since I bought it used in 2019 its a 2011 model. I replaced the first original? axle in 2020 after the bearings on the LEFT side overheated and destroyed the spindle. Then sometime in 2020, while adjusting the brakes, I observed the welded D ring, also on the LEFT side of this, the 2nd axle, was delaminating. This, the 2nd axle, was replaced with the 3rd and current axle in 2021. I Have a Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller. I would like your professional opinion on what is causing these issues to occur only on the left side. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you... Paul
asked by: Paul K
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Expert Reply:
Hello Paul. It sounds like you have an axle, or axle mounts that are out of alignment. That is really the only explanation since the issue has been reoccurring even after several replacements. I wonder if the 1st axle sustained damage of some sort which bent the mounts. This would explain the bearings overheating also. At this point I suggest you take your camper to a shop and have them check the alignment of the axles and the mounts.
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Jesse M.
5/13/2024
Hi Jesse, thanks for looking at my photos. I ordered a new axle from Dexter (under warranty). I will have the RV shop that will be replacing it , check the alignment. If it were an alignment issue, wouldn't there be abnormal wear on the tire? Which it does not have. the tread appears to have normal wear. Thanks again for your thoughts and recommendation. Regards, Paul