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Location: MIDDLEBURG | I own a 2007 hawk, straightload bumper pull with a dressing room. The last couple of times I've used it, I've noticed that the back tires angle out slightly on the bottom. This doesn't seem to be the case when the trailer is parked or not in motion, loaded or not. I pull it with a 2007 Toyota tundra and the hitch seems relatively even with the tongue of the trailer. I've look at the back axle and don't see any obvious signs of issues. Do you guys have any thoughts on what could be causing this and is it something I need to worry about? Also, does anyone know of a reputable place in the Jacksonville FL area where I can get it serviced? Thanks!! |
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Location: western PA | I would take the trailer to a frame and alignment shop for inspection. They can be found in most yellow pages |
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Location: Vermont | Originally written by OldNag on 2012-04-26 7:18 AM
I own a 2007 hawk, straightload bumper pull with a dressing room. The last couple of times I've used it, I've noticed that the back tires angle out slightly on the bottom. This doesn't seem to be the case when the trailer is parked or not in motion, loaded or not. I pull it with a 2007 Toyota tundra and the hitch seems relatively even with the tongue of the trailer. I've look at the back axle and don't see any obvious signs of issues. Do you guys have any thoughts on what could be causing this and is it something I need to worry about? Also, does anyone know of a reputable place in the Jacksonville FL area where I can get it serviced? Thanks!! I am ASSUMING...that all four tires are the same designation...if one set is different from the other you might have that happen...I am also assuming the trailer is LEVEL when being towed...if your trailer it tongue high and your trailer is squatting back on the rear axle more than the front you might experience something similar to this...Finally what are the tire designations? |
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Location: MIDDLEBURG | I'm not sure what you mean by designations, but all four tires are the same size, and yes the trailer appears level when towing. |
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Location: Vermont | Originally written by OldNag on 2012-04-26 12:45 PM
I'm not sure what you mean by designations, but all four tires are the same size, and yes the trailer appears level when towing. Are they like ST225/75R15(C) or 9.50 x 16.5LT(E) for example...also what are the DOT numbers on the tires?... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=172&affi... |
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Location: MIDDLEBURG | All four tires are ST20575R15(c) Radials...... |
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Location: Vermont | Originally written by OldNag on 2012-04-26 5:31 PM
All four tires are ST20575R15(c) Radials...... And what is the air pressure in all four tires? Is it equal to the maximum as defined on the side of the tires? |
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Location: Vermont | Originally written by PaulChristenson on 2012-04-26 11:40 PM Originally written by OldNag on 2012-04-26 5:31 PM
All four tires are ST20575R15(c) Radials...... And what is the air pressure in all four tires? Is it equal to the maximum as defined on the side of the tires? Time ran out... you should inflate them to the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall when the tires are cold. |
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Location: MIDDLEBURG | It was the last time i checked the air pressure which was about 2 months ago. |
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Location: Vermont | Well...I'm out of ideas for now...follow Gard's advice and have the axles checked |
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Location: michigan | I had the exact same problem with my Trails West bumper pull after I hit a huge pot hole while empty. I brought it into a local frame shop and $160 later I was good as new. Dont put off having it checked. |
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