Trailer Suspension Repair

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@shirleyewing7304
@shirleyewing7304 9 ай бұрын
I would’ve beefed that new hanger. Good luck.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 9 ай бұрын
Thanks. This one was stronger than the factory hanger. Worked great.
@OldGoatStillGoing
@OldGoatStillGoing 4 жыл бұрын
Great job. Don't forget to put some Rustolium paint on it. No rust wanted.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 4 жыл бұрын
You bet Bill.
@rickbrown7067
@rickbrown7067 2 жыл бұрын
Check the opposite side hanger for cracks! Mine broke off and the other died was cracked! I put on a new one and welded up the other one and boxed in both of them for extra strength!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick. The other hangers were in good shape. I think this hanger either had a flaw or the weld was to deep and weakened the sides. We’ve not had any other issues for the last 15,000 miles.
@rickbrown7067
@rickbrown7067 2 жыл бұрын
@@iLoveRVlife Wishing you the best on your trip!
@vincebotkin1960
@vincebotkin1960 3 жыл бұрын
You should have welded some stiffeners in the hangers to stop the sideways torquing and fatiguing of the metal at the bends.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Thought about it. So far so good.
@46fd04
@46fd04 4 жыл бұрын
One trade I wish I learned how to do was welding. I have to replace all 4 sets of trailer leaf springs. I can do all of it, except the welding.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 4 жыл бұрын
Can be handy with the bumps and pot holes we subject our RV too.
@brianbelliveau5551
@brianbelliveau5551 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2021 keystone passport and I’m going to beef up my hangers and put the crossbar on the hangers on all 3 sets of hangers cause I don’t want to be repairing hangers good job bud I’m in Florida and I have the same stuff like you so it no problem be safe out there safe travels
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 2 жыл бұрын
With 8 years of travel, this was only one that snapped. Always wondered if the weld was to hot and burnt part of the hanger. The other 3 held up well 60k miles of travel.
@JeffinTD
@JeffinTD 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I’ve come to the conclusion that it is best to do most rv repairs yourself. I’ve seen people cut a strip of plate to fit between the brackets of a hanger like that, bend to an obtuse V and weld it to the inside of the hanger legs with the point of the V above the shackle bolt, and the ends of the plate welded to the bottom of the frame/ I beam (if that makes sense). Idea being supports the legs of the hanger while still allowing some flex, and distributes load along a longer area of the frame. Anyhoo, nice work.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. We put a lot of miles on the 5th wheel after the repair. Fortunately no other failures and the repair held well. I think the failed shackle had a flaw and the very rough roads that trip did it in. Agree there’s a number of bracing options that help.
@JeffinTD
@JeffinTD 2 жыл бұрын
@@iLoveRVlife Yeah. Pretty common failure. At least it wasn’t a frame failure by the overhang on a 5th wheel frame. Seems to me massive rigs are often built out of 1/8 wall mild steel plate and 2x8 or whatever tube. It doesn’t seem like it would be near strong enough to not fatigue and crack over time.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 2 жыл бұрын
Agree on the mid size units. The larger 5th wheels have the those big ifames.
@cjg1482
@cjg1482 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen that some people weld a tube between the left a right side hangers.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 2 жыл бұрын
Couple options. Haven’t seen the tube. I’ve seen flat bar and angle iron to box the bracket. This one may have had an issue. Thinking they burnt through to much metal on the weld. Never had another issue.
@redherring87
@redherring87 2 жыл бұрын
We have been traveling full Time for almost a year and a half now and I stopped at gas station and noticed I could see the chords showing on the tires 😬. Took it to get tires replaced and they informed me that the leaf spring hanger had broken which caused the tires to go bad and also the tires had worn a spot under the trailer from driving with it broken (for who knows how long…) we have been stranded in South Georgia for over a month now trying ti get insurance and Camping World synced up but finally all pets are coming in and should be on the road again soon. I will be a Little more cautious/paranoid about the suspension going forward whew…
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a tough spot Jon. I’ve had issues with Camping World a number of years ago. I just bit the bullet, had the 5th wheel fixed elsewhere and moved on. Since my hanger broke, checking the axles along with tire pressure is something I do a couple of days before we head to our next destination. Safe travels.
@bradoliver3916
@bradoliver3916 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I have the same hanger that broke on my 5th wheel and I just ordered it from e trailer. I am going to fix it myself too, thanks for the lesson.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 3 жыл бұрын
The etrailer hanger has been holding up well. Great to hear you found the video helpful.
@PSModernKitchens
@PSModernKitchens 4 жыл бұрын
Great work! Thanks
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin.
@LivingTheGoodLifeRving
@LivingTheGoodLifeRving 4 жыл бұрын
It's great that you could do all that welding work
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Been a while, but still have the touch.
@twk1956
@twk1956 4 жыл бұрын
When you were welding, what was that cylindrical, cone looking gizmo you were holding up toward the weld?
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 4 жыл бұрын
It was a short piece of pipe pushing against a piece of plywood adding a larger gap to keep from burnings the underside of the 5th wheel.
@jenfugit7801
@jenfugit7801 5 жыл бұрын
I was just reminiscing the other day about leaf springs. So much easier to handle/replace on a vehicle for a DIYer. Thank you for the new video, as others have said it is so much better to know your rig and know how to maintain it yourself!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jen. Hoping this will fix it for a while.
@dbn313
@dbn313 5 жыл бұрын
Jerry, we had our spring hanger bolt shear off. Before the bolt fell off It elongated the spring hanger hole. On top of having to replace the hardware I had to replace 2 tires because I didn’t know this happened until I got home from our 3000 mile trip. Cost for the repair and 2 tires 1400.00. I had the extended warranty and in the fine print it says bolts & fastener not covered! I felt I wasted my money on the warrant. This mishap gives all new meaning to the pre- departure walk around!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
That a tough one. I always give the wheels and undercarriage a good look over before we take off. We had a couple of really bad spots we hit and guess there was a rear shift somewhere that snapped the hanger. We too got bit on the extended warranty. We got took pretty bad on ours. Lesson learned.
@JB-uv7gq
@JB-uv7gq 4 жыл бұрын
Yep Jerry, might as well plan on replacing all of them. Kinda cheap looking hangers for that nice of a rig. Good you like me and can diy!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 4 жыл бұрын
So true JB. Weather and time prevented replacing all. On the road now and keeping a close eye on the others. Man, it's a job to grid the old off. Plan replace all and box in.
@jukeman57
@jukeman57 5 жыл бұрын
Wow Jerry, that was a major task. Good job.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Put this off for 2 months. Of course I’d wait until we were ready to head out in 2 weeks. 🥴
@jukeman57
@jukeman57 5 жыл бұрын
I Love RV Life I can understand the procrastination. That was a big job. You and Joan will be much safer now that job is out of the way. Hope none of the other hangers show fatigue. Safe travels.
@bryanstaten5585
@bryanstaten5585 2 жыл бұрын
One day these manufacturers will discover shock absorbers or airbags.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 2 жыл бұрын
No kidding Brian. Have a project coming up soon to address the pounding these things get from the bad roads. Fingers crossed.
@dannybryant4440
@dannybryant4440 5 жыл бұрын
that is exactly why I had the MORryde Independent Suspension added to my Cedar Creek to eliminate all of the suspension issues. along with Disc Brakes it is an Awesome upgrade to any Fifth Wheel
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
I wish I had that added when we purchased in 2014. If there’s a new one in the future, it will be standard or we’ll add.
@SegoMan
@SegoMan 2 жыл бұрын
How long will it take the RV World to realize the benefit of running shocks on a trailer??
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 2 жыл бұрын
True. We have added SumoSprings over the axle and that’s made a huge difference in absorbing road shock.
@bsjcook
@bsjcook 5 жыл бұрын
Out of balance tires can add to the wear and tear ... we found 4 tires to be 7 ounces out of balance on each. We installed 4 Chromatic centrifugal balancers and they will always run in balance. Put them on out dually and it made all the difference in the world. Lots of 18 wheelers use them and it also extends tire life to have the balanced. Nice job and glad you cover the fire danger ... I was worried watching the grinder throwing sparks.... :)
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’ve heard of the balancers. These were weighted when I changed from 16s to 17.5s. No signs of cupping after 4 years. My issue is softening the ride. Seriously considering the center point air ride suspension later this year. Jury still out at $1,300. Wanting to take the shock out of the large bumps and uneven concrete.
@bsjcook
@bsjcook 5 жыл бұрын
@@iLoveRVlife Jerry, we are always interested in smoothing the ride. We did change our hitch to a Reese 20k goosebox and could see the difference immediately, and would like to change the suspension to at least add shocks, and will watch for you to pull the plug on the air suspension. We did put in a Moryde suspension on our old 5er and it raised the height a little and gave each axle twice the movement when driving over any bumps. Our biggest concern is for better trailer brakes; thinking disk brakes. We do run our 40' 5er with TST sensors and that save a tire last year when it alerted us to a fast leak. We stopped at the side of the interstate before the tire even looked flat. We were able to have the tire repaired the next day (screw) which saved the cost of a blown out tire and maybe a lot more damage to the RV.... Happy trails, we like your channel!
@curtwalp5120
@curtwalp5120 5 жыл бұрын
The Getaway Couple did a video on MorRyde independent suspension. It is costly but the ride is much better than leaf spring. They also added disc brakes. Something to consider. Safe travels and good health.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Wish I’d made that upgrade when we purchased. Don’t think I want to make that investment on a 2014. Looking at upgrading to a center point air ride suspension this summer. Not the same, but should soften the pot holes.
@mikeg1593
@mikeg1593 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry, Good video and kudos to you for a job well done. I’m in the process of installing Lippert Air-Ride suspension to my 2018 32’ OUTDOORS RV in preparation for a cost to cost Central Oregon to Pennsylvania trip this spring. I did notice my hangers were a bit on the marginal side and I think I’ll have them boxed in like one of your followers suggested. Thanks for the video. Keep the shine side up and the grease side down.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. We have the same plans early summer before our trip to Vegas and points in between. At $1,300, hoping the center point air ride suspension softens the pot holes and uneven concrete.
@mikeg1593
@mikeg1593 5 жыл бұрын
You should checkout the U-Tube video “Crazy Smooth 5th Wheel Air-Ride” by The Deprey’s. It convinced me. Especially considering the road conditions in the east.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Seen it Mike. One of the reasons I’m thinking we’ll go this route.
@greg9323
@greg9323 5 жыл бұрын
I second what Robert said, keep them coming. You inspire me to take on upgrades and repairs. Have a good day.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch G. One more little project, then we’re out of here.
@greg9323
@greg9323 5 жыл бұрын
@@iLoveRVlife Thank you for sharing and look forward to the next video. My better half and I will be heading your way in a few weeks, just hoping the weather will cooperate. Be safe and happy travels.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Hope so. Snow over the weekend In North GA and parts of NC. Expecting high 60s - low 70s for the next 10 days mid state. Should be nice.
@thetraveltrailerguy
@thetraveltrailerguy 5 жыл бұрын
Great job Jerry, have fun
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael.
@winginitwithjohn8451
@winginitwithjohn8451 5 жыл бұрын
These jobs can be gratifying, and the getting up and down for us old guys is the hardest part sometimes. You make it look easy, thanks for sharing.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. The thighs were screaming after all the squats. I’ve got to start doing some yoga. 🤕
@timf6916
@timf6916 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim.
@samtuck6400
@samtuck6400 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam.
@shoedog8483
@shoedog8483 5 жыл бұрын
Jerry I am very impressed !!!! I thought about emailing you and meeting up so I could help you, but heck, you don’t need help! Your the man brother!!!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch for the thought. Glad to git’er done!
@rvninnorthcarolina3377
@rvninnorthcarolina3377 5 жыл бұрын
Firm believer that the more you can do yourself the happier you will be with RV Ownership. Relying on Service providers adds a ton of frustration and cost to an otherwise fun pastime. Great video and thank you for sharing!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch.
@michaelthompson3679
@michaelthompson3679 5 жыл бұрын
Jerry didn’t know you were so handy nice job !!!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. You know the saying: “jack of all trades, master of none.” 😉
@dankarau2307
@dankarau2307 4 жыл бұрын
I think this is an upgrade just about every large 5th wheel needs to do...I'm not sure what E-trailer charges for those hangers but a local welding/fab shop can make them in minutes for probably less than $15 - 20 for all 6 hangers.
@dankarau2307
@dankarau2307 4 жыл бұрын
I'll add that "boxing in" the top portion of the hanger will exponentially improve the structure of the hanger.
@CCaudits
@CCaudits 5 жыл бұрын
Jerry, no wonder I haven't seen you for a while was beginning to think something was wrong with you but now I know why. Plus, seeing you down on your knees on that concrete made my knees hurt. I'm glad you got your RV fixed so maybe I can see more of your adventures. Can't wait. :)
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for thinking about us Ty. Broken 5th wheel, client work and life in general packed the last few months. But, we’re out of here in a couple of weeks. The knees? They’re ok, but the thighs from 300 squats are still screaming 😬
@CCaudits
@CCaudits 5 жыл бұрын
@@iLoveRVlife Were are you guys headed in a couple of weeks?
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Up through the TN & NC mountains, then heading down the SC coast.
@CCaudits
@CCaudits 5 жыл бұрын
@@iLoveRVlife Dang it! I wished I was going with you lol.
@karlpickard6117
@karlpickard6117 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, no jack stands.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
They were in the back, narrow camera shot didn’t show.
@karlpickard6117
@karlpickard6117 5 жыл бұрын
Cool safety first.
@stevemueller5844
@stevemueller5844 5 жыл бұрын
Very impressed 🙌👌👍
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve.
@nathanurick8320
@nathanurick8320 4 жыл бұрын
Jerry I love do everything I can to my solitude and if I could weld I would replace all 4 of mine.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. I thought about changing all. It's a job to remove the old hangers. I'm keeping a close eye on the others just in case
@nonrevhogan8938
@nonrevhogan8938 5 жыл бұрын
Ok, didn’t know you could weld too!! Very cool and you know it’s done right. I’m sure you are wanting to change those others out. Hope one is not damaged where you can’t see and doesn’t give before you get to others. Sure you have really looked at and you know what your looking for, thats for sure. Great job!! Looking forward to some traveling. I know you all are!!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I worked in a welding shop while I went to college. Gave the others a good look. Nothing obvious. Fingers crossed!
@terryjensen72
@terryjensen72 5 жыл бұрын
Ugggh. What a nightmare. I am not impressed with the hangers on my 2017 Keystone Carbon. Flimsy looking. Last winter I installed a wet bolt kit. Around 2000 miles on my rv and the plastic bushings were all wore through and I also installed the Joyrider Shock system. My trailer should’ve been a triple axle, two isn’t enough. The first time I pulled it loaded with my clothes and a Harley softail and washer and dryer in the back I couldn’t go over 60 or it would sway like a pull behind. Traded the regular cab single wheel f350 for a crew cab dually f350 and it was better, then upgraded from E 10 ply tires to G 14 ply and 👍👍 pulled way better and then did the shocks and that helped with the tail of the trailer bobbing and with bucking over bridges. A couple weeks ago I installed Summo Springs rubber helper springs. They site rite on top of the u bolt plate and touch the I beam frame. My axle is under the springs. I haven’t pulled it yet but they should help. It kinda looked like my leaf springs were all bent a bit. Little worried. I climbed under my brothers camper next door a couple times to see the difference. It’s a triple axle Mobile Suits FullHouse toyhauler. What a beast. Triple 8k axles and a box tube frame, all those leaf spring perches are beefed up with gussets and plates. Beautiful. And thick steel. And here I am with some thin little junk for spring mounts attached to a flimsy I beam.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Terry, extra challenge with a toy hauler, especially with the extra weight in the tail. Fortunately our weight is more center mass and our 5th wheel tows well. We also tow without water which helps a lot. We came close to buying a Grand Design toy hauler this year. It was a 3 axle and the frame was very well built. Close, but trade in and payments wouldn’t let it happen.
@terryjensen72
@terryjensen72 5 жыл бұрын
I Love RV Life Those Grand Designs are pretty nice and I read they have a insulated garage floor. Nearly all toyhaulers don’t. Mine has spray foam now. Uggh, more tail weight😂 What I’ve been seeing lately is the higher end toyhaulers are running nearly the same as a Mobile Suits or DRV. Mine is mid level. It was a year old close out sale 45k. But if I was to spend 100k it be a Mobile Suites. Boxed steel frame and 3 1/4 inch outside walls with wool batted insulation, insulated garage floor and the entire belly pan of my brother’s is layered with thick insulation bats also. We thought we would easily dig up in their one day and do some work 😂. Pretty sure they have double pain windows also. I recently seen a used 2016 identical to my brothers for sale on RV Trader in Arkansas for 80k. I know my brothers was 100k one year used.Wish I could afford one. Pretty sure I’m stuck with this until it’s shot just like my last rv.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Same here. The Grand Design was amazing. We came very close, but after we saw the payment schedule, we may run this one until parts start falling off.
@apeman303
@apeman303 5 жыл бұрын
Good job Jerry! Don't see a stick welder much anymore.We made reservations for Pigeon Forge in middle June. Maybe we will see you there!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Heading in that direction in a couple weeks. And the stick welder? Maybe a little old school, but l’ve burnt many a rod on that old Lincoln.
@johnnyc4200
@johnnyc4200 5 жыл бұрын
Jerry you are back good deal.I would of took a pic of that part or called the manufacturer of your trailer.And just showed them how cheep they put a part like that on a trailer that cost that much money and carry's so much weight.We were out on the road my trailer wires caught fire not bad just Burt the wires bad enough that my slid would not come in,Come to find out they never at the manufacturer foam in the hole around the wires the outside rub off on the wood exposing the wires to rub and then the fire.Good thing Winnebago was very nice to pay me for what it cost to fix it on the road because what happen at the factory..
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Johnny, this happens too often. Very little remedy with a 5 year old rig. With the roads we’ve traveled, surprised it hadn’t happened sooner. These things are built in a couple days and very little standards. Great testimony for Winnebago and their willingness to standby their product.
@tonypclemson
@tonypclemson 5 жыл бұрын
Love you Jerry. Your how-to videos are the best. Wish you would do more.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Hoping we don’t break it for a while 😉 One more project video coming, then we’re hitting the road. Looking forward to sharing our travels.
@cmbowtie
@cmbowtie 5 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing the hands on repair. 👍 Good job
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@jfsinc
@jfsinc 5 жыл бұрын
Jerry you are the man. Enjoy your channel enjoy what you do.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch Robert.
@terrydtdi
@terrydtdi 5 жыл бұрын
Great job Jerry, it’s makes a big difference when you can do all of your own work. You know the job is done right.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad this one is done. Looking forward to heading out.
@DreamingOutloudRVing
@DreamingOutloudRVing 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Jerry! You earned your man card for this year, great job!! We are excited for your travels this year!! Thanks for posting this video.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. We are usually on the road by early Jan. Late start this year. Looking forward to sharing all the sites.
@DreamingOutloudRVing
@DreamingOutloudRVing 5 жыл бұрын
I Love RV Life well we thoroughly enjoy your channel, keep it up! Maybe our paths will cross some day!!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Hope so soon!
@davidgillespie7954
@davidgillespie7954 5 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Jerry and can't wait for you to get back on the road.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks David. We're counting the days. Looking forward to sharing the next round of travels.
@timlist4173
@timlist4173 5 жыл бұрын
Nice Job Jerry, Hope there are no other failures this season. Enjoy the open road.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Will do Tim. Looking forward to heading out soon.
@robbuell9416
@robbuell9416 5 жыл бұрын
Gee, Jerry. If you should ever care to travel to southwestern Utah, I'll be more than happy to let you put the axle risers on my trailer. ;) Terrific video, as always! Safe travels!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob. We definitely need to make a Utah trip.
@Bryan402991
@Bryan402991 5 жыл бұрын
Welding upside down sucks.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Not my favorite either Bryan.
@thelab5618
@thelab5618 3 жыл бұрын
Chinese hanger’s! I don’t think so! That’s American made!!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe. No markings on the hangers. I think I just beat them up on some bad roads.
@juanescobar687
@juanescobar687 5 жыл бұрын
I’m so impressed with your mechanical skills Jerry. You are right about some of us not having the space and tools to do the job, but safety first even if we have to pay. You both be safe out there. Till your next video my friend.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch Juan.
@teamtj9032
@teamtj9032 5 жыл бұрын
Nice work, sir! We enjoy your videos. Happy and safe travels to y’all.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks much. Looking forward to heading out.
@bptraveler6608
@bptraveler6608 5 жыл бұрын
Great job. Have you considered boxing in the hangers to add strength for the the side to side stress when turning?
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thought about it. The other hangers aren’t boxed, but something I’ll plan to do when it warms up a little.
@BillByrd74
@BillByrd74 5 жыл бұрын
I love men that have their own welders!😁
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill. I worked in my father-in-law’s welding shop while I when through college. When he closed the business, I got the welder I used every day. Can’t beat those old, red, 225 tombstone Lincoln’s.
@BillByrd74
@BillByrd74 5 жыл бұрын
Thought the welding mask looked a little old school.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Oldie, but goodie!
@soillife1
@soillife1 5 жыл бұрын
Did you order the parts for the other spring s
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Just the wet bolts. We inspected and didn’t find any fractures. If another one breaks, we’ll replace all.
@Fixinitup
@Fixinitup 3 жыл бұрын
Was it difficult to align the axles to keep them parallel? Nice work!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It wasn’t. I used the same hanger length and placed in the same location as previous hanger. Plus I measured from the front axle before I made the first tack weld.
@georgedrollinger5589
@georgedrollinger5589 5 жыл бұрын
What brand of battery powered torque wrench did you use?
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
It’s a cheap Harbor Freight 1/2 inch drive. Ok for small projects. Had it for a couple years.
@georgedrollinger5589
@georgedrollinger5589 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jerry. I have been looking at Harbor Freights. Battery operated torque wrenches Looks like maybe. The earthquake brand might be the best. Or bauer what do you suggest
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
This thing was cheap and on sale. One of those deals where I needed one for a quick project and it’s held up for several years. The cutoff saw is a Bauer. Well made.
@serinehart
@serinehart 5 жыл бұрын
Very impressive work, I am a firm believer that you need to know how to do some work if you are RVing, because there are going to be something somewhere that breaks.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Unfortunately with the current roads in the US, it’s not a question of if something is going to break, but when.
@toddspencer5926
@toddspencer5926 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice report and repair Jerry! Thanks for your videos you take the time to post! Stay safe on those future excursions, wherever y'all travel to and blessings to you and your family as well! Thanks again Jerry and Joan!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Todd.
@frankperry1543
@frankperry1543 3 жыл бұрын
I just come across your channel, excellent video. I've been reading so much about theses axel hangers failing that I've been considering cutting all mine off and replacing with higher quality parts. This video was very inspiring. It's been a year since you posted this, how has your repair held and did you ever get around to replacing the others?
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank. I had thoughts of doing the same, but it’s quite a job. The new hanger has held up well. I check the originals and new hanger several times a hear. So far no cracks or fatigue found.
@wadeh9302
@wadeh9302 5 жыл бұрын
Its to bad they put such primitive cheap suspension on these campers. Im looking at putting the Timbren Silent Ride 14k suspension on my HC Montana. I can do the work myself but just finding the time to do it. I live up northern maine. 3 degrees above zero at the moment
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Wade, if ours wasn’t 5 years old, I would be running with a MorRyde independent system. I’m strongly considering an upgrade to the center point air ride suspension this summer. Thinking this will be a reasonable upgrade at $1300. 3 degrees! Ouch. I was whining with the mid 40s and wind.
@fordfan3179
@fordfan3179 5 жыл бұрын
Did you hit that with some paint or undercoating after you were done?
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
I’d did. Got late and ran out of camera light.
@bsoutdooradventures9541
@bsoutdooradventures9541 5 жыл бұрын
Dealing with etrailer company is the best on their videos and customer services! Thanks for share! Learn lots from videos like this! 🍑👍Peachy B
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Good folks. Thanks.
@howardharris4005
@howardharris4005 5 жыл бұрын
enjoy your chanel you tube unsubscribedme
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@opaandomascampingadventures
@opaandomascampingadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job Jerry. I prefer to perform these tasks myself. Did you happen to compare the hanger distance with the other side before final welding? Happy Travels!
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. I did. And when jacked up before welding, it fell into the exact place as the previous hanger. I placed a few marks in the back side before grinding, just in case.
@monon1971
@monon1971 5 жыл бұрын
You pulled out your man card that day.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. And I have the skinned knees to show for it. 😏
@wk7060
@wk7060 3 жыл бұрын
Just watched the video and I can tell that this is not your favorite job and you are really not having fun.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 3 жыл бұрын
Work on the 5th wheel is always fun 😏. This was a bit of a testy job, but must admit, I’d rather be on a mountaintop trail.
@jim-uu2db
@jim-uu2db 5 жыл бұрын
Bet you started feeling your age up and down on the concrete. I always do.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
No kidding! But as the great philosopher T. Keith stated, “May not be as good as I once was, but, I’m as good once as I ever was.” 😏
@soillife1
@soillife1 5 жыл бұрын
I can get down and back up about 3 or 4 times a day nowadays. Ouch. I'm proud of you 👍👍👍
@RVHabit
@RVHabit 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry, love to see you tackled this job. I know not everyone has the right tools for every task but if the tools are available and you take your time most people can accomplish repairs. Enjoy your upcoming journey, Lou.
@iLoveRVlife
@iLoveRVlife 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou. Put this off for 2 months. Cold and wet, plus a bit of a task. We’re antsy and looking forward to taking off in a couple weeks.
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