On our first outing this year, we blew a tire big time. It took out the fender and we were running on the rim before we realized what had happened.
Our mechanic is having problems finding a stock number for the rim, and he could not get any response from Thor on either the rim or the fender. When my husband contacted Thor, they basically told him they have nothing to do with Redwood. When he talked to Redwood he was told the fenders are discontinued and they couldn't help with a stock number for the rim. We're not happy about the idea of 4 new rims and tires just to replace the 1 bad. I'm not sure what the answer will be for the fender.
Has anyone else run into this issue with Redwood? Are there other suppliers out there that might be able to help?
Thanks!
Myself & others will have the wheels & G tires for sale before long when upgrade to H tires. I won't be able til fall but others may have them now.
As for the fenders I'd contact Tiara Rv in Elkhart Indiana for help.
Travelin' Texans
Former '13 FB owner
Currently rvless!!
Contact Crossroads. I just had my fender skirting replaced on warranty. If you are close to socal I have 4 almost new and 1 new Tire and rims for sale. 600.00
Redwood just replaced both my fender skirts in October so they were available then. I'm probably wrong on this but seems like I heard that most RV factories are obligated to have factory parts available for 10 years??
Steve
Interesting. We need to challenge that answer. Hubby said she was rude and short with him, so maybe she wasn't truthful. I was appalled they would discontinue in under 3 years......
Hanks, Woody. I'll try Crossroads. We are in Colorado, with no plans o come to ca for a while. Not to mention I need a rim and tire before going anywhere. 🙂
As Danny mentioned for the fenders it is best to contact Tiara RV in Elkhart, Indiana. They have a huge selection of Redwood parts and ship all over North America.
Here is their website
In response to the statement that manufactures are to supply replacement parts for 10 years. They are to supply drivability parts only. Custom wheels, fenders, trim, etc. are considered cosmetic parts. At least that is my understanding of that law. I was with one of the big three auto manufacturers for many years and that was a common mis-conception. I realize it is not what any of us consumers want to hear but, I hope that helps to clear that up anyway.
Redwood used the TR3 or TR9 on this website. Looks like they are both no longer available in 8 lug silver.
