What Might Cause Trailer Wheels to Point Different Directions When Backing Up
Updated 08/28/2024 | Published 08/27/2024
Question:
Ive owned my 2013 Redwood fifth wheel since it was new. I love the trailer, but it is the worst trailer Ive ever backed up. The axles seem to take a set and you can see the wheels pointing in different directions. The trailer will not recover and straighten itself out, you have to stop and pull up a bit to get the wheels straight and back up some more, repeat a few times to back into a tight rv spot. Will the MoRyde help with this situation? The trailer has the CRE 3000 system installed with wet bolts.
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
Hey Mike, that is pretty crazy to hear! If your axles are able to turn enough that they wheels end up pointing in different directions I would first check the suspension components as that sounds like a component is broken. I'd look at the leaf springs, equalizers, and shackles closely.
Now with that said the X-factor crossmembers like the part # MR33WR will do a great job bracing up suspension that is in good working order and would work hard to prevent the forces that would normally want to unalign trailer axles.
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Mike
8/28/2024
Thanks Jameson, The suspension is in very good condition. I even had the CRE3000 replaced and new wetbolts last brake job. I'll look for some help installing the X factor crossmembers.