I have a 38 RE Redwood and we love our Redwood. I am concerned - We were at the Rally two weeks ago and had Lippert work on our unit to install new shackles and an EQ(Equalizers). Since then it appears the wheels (Tires) are very close to each other only about 1.5 inches apart. They were further apart before the new installed. Can you imagine if these tires every touched while in motion. It would be an instant blow out with possible of a roll over. I made it home to Florida now afraid to move the unit any more. Is this Normal?? Should I contact Lippert? They might have put the wrong parts on? Not sure what to do. Can someone please help me with I can also provide a photo to show how close the tires are, very nervous about this. I am new to group so no sure if this was the right place to put this.
Here are some pics of the issue. DOES NOT LOOK RIGHT TO ME ANYONE ELSE HAVE ANY COMMENTS
UPDATE ON THE AXILS
Lippert (LCI) from Indiana came to my home and repaired the axils. The parts installed at the Rally were the wrong ones so Lippert made good for it on August 22, 2018 they repaired both axils. The photos tell the difference
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Did you notice any tire rub on your way to Florida? I am thinking you’re probably ok as long as there is no rubbing, but a call to Lippert would not hurt. The shackles should not make a difference but there may be different sizes of equalizers.
FWIW, I have 2” between tires, and 20,000 miles no problem.
Also, I had a spring flatten out last year so replaced on the road and they put new, but incorrect, Dexter EZ Flex equalizers. One of the new springs broke about 1,000 miles later and the tires rubbed, enough smoke for someone to flag me down and the smoke alarm was going crazy in the rig. Wore a lot of rubber off my new Sailuns but no blow out and no uncontrollability.
Perhaps an "off the wall" suggestion but I'm wondering if somehow your shackles got flipped during or after the install. I've had this happen (bad roads) and it could change the clearance.
Thank you for the reply. Did not have any issues on the way home just nervous about tires being so close. I was thinking about calling a spring shop in the area to check it out but I am calling Lippert as well. Thanks again
That is possible the shackles got flipped, going to call a spring shop in the area to get their opinion. Just a little peace of mine. Making me nervous.
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Gip,
Am i reading that attachment properly??? 10” spacing between tires for the G614???
I have NEVER had 10” spacing on ANY of my trailers... I have the 17.5’s and am at about 3”-4” or so... That is just a guess from where I am sitting now...
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Update
Look at my post about my axils. Now repaired by Lippert
Thank you for the update. That first picture is exactly how my Equa Flex looked when one of my springs flattened out and it was binding into the frame. If everything is correct, that equalizer should be centered and look symmetrical if the trailer is on flat ground.
When my front spring left side broke the bottom two springs and both on the left side went into the flat position I sill had 2.5 inches between the tires G614 originals. 38gk 2014
Lippert put the wrong parts (shackles) during the Rally causing the tires to be closer. They made good for it coming to my house and doing the repair. Took the Tech 6 hours cutting and welding new brackets on the frame moving the axils apart two more inches.
