We had the same thing happen with the shackles. I noticed the bolt hole in the shackles elongating because you could see that there was a mark where the bolt head had drifted. When we replaced the shackles and bolts with a MorRyde HD shackle kit and wet bolt kit we were blown away with how much stronger the hardware and shackles were. It also quieted down the trailer on rough roads. That kit has become the first upgrade we do on any new trailers. It's also the first upgrade we recommend to friends.
When I got my Jayco Seismic 4113, it came with the CRE3000's, but not the HD shackles or wet bolts. FIRST thing I did, was put the HD shackles and wet bolt kit on it. I found that the connections on the CRE had brass/bronze bushings, but the spring ends on the ends to the chassis only had the plastic/nylon bushings, and was showing signs of significant wear in less than 1,000 miles! WTF would they put CRE's on a unit without putting 4 more brass bushings or the HD shackles and wet bolts on it???!!! If I'm gonna spend over $100k on a toy hauler, why would saving $100 on the suspension components make a difference???!!!
@@blueoxontherun9188 Believe me, I get it! I just don't "get it"!!! I am a life-long manufacturing guy, and I have no tolerence for cutting corners. If I build something, I over-build it. Might cost me a few points, but doing it twice is always more expensive! I have turned away/fired many customers because I wouldn't cut corners (probably to my detriment). My father had a saying, buy right once, cry once...
WOw. This review shows the terrific amount of detail you dedicate to your RV inspections. So many nuances about an inspection. Big props to you for your good work.
Every time I watch your videos I learn something! I can humbly say I just turned 63 and I learn something everyday! Looking forward to the next video.❤
Wow, when I saw the background I knew you were at the Hershey Thousand Trails campground. We have been there many times and love taking the grandkids to that camp. Hope you had some free time to enjoy the campground and also the nice Hershey area.
Another awesome video by Pierre and Laurel! Our Keystone Cougar came with the Lippert Road Armor Equalizer with the Dexter shackle straps, nylon bushings and standard bolts. I just did a wheel bearing repack and replaced the nylon bushings with brass, replaced the shackle straps and bolts with the MORryde Wet Bolt Kit. I also installed 3 MORryde X-Factor Crossmember Kits on it. I'd be interested to know what Pierre and Laurel think about the MORryde X-Factor Crossmember Kits.
@@blueoxontherun9188 I'm pretty happy with the X-Factor Crossmember Kits so far. I suppose they are doing their job.. I was interested to know what a professional thought of them. :)
I still cannot believe that when my deceased husband and I had a 2001 Springdale 24' 5 th wheel we never checked all the things that we should have, including the tire pressure. God was with us. Now I know. You two will inspect the 1492 when I buy it. No doubt about. Lv U
Ohmygosh! Blue Ox just saved lives with this inspection! If that had gone while driving down the highway 😮 So, can I hire you to not only inspect a rig before I buy it, but to teach me how to inspect and maintain it too? Ya know the dealership isn't going to be much help there!
@@blueoxontherun9188maybe partner or start a new business training/teaching RV tech’s how to inspect RV’s. These tech’s would be able to make more money on a call just by finding dangerous problems and save a few family’s from a disaster… love your channel..
Our TT had original equipment shackles, bolts and equalizer. The HD shackle and wet bolt kit was under $130 and made our TT so quiet. The bronze bushings also were a great upgrade. It also fixed an uneven tire wear issue we were having.
If you hire the right expert, you don't have to worry about what you don't know. And remember, it's not about the shrink-flation, it's all about the journey.....or something like that. I like this channel because I learn stuff, even stuff I don't need to know but is interesting.
Excellent presentation on ‘why’. And the fact you don’t know what you don’t know. I have worked with ‘experts’ who thought they knew it all. Until ask a question about what they don’t know. And someone occasionally gets offended that you’re questioning their expertise. Give it up. As Pierre says, not everybody knows it all.
Sounds like Bluedog RV dealerships!! We had one from there. Service department is a joke!!! One time they called us to come pick up our RV. We had already picked it up 2 weeks prior!!!!
Y’all are rockstars! Thank God you found this Pierre! This had so much potential to be a horrible accident if it failed while they were traveling down the road. I wish they could clone you and Laurel and everyone was smart enough to hire an inspector prior to purchasing an RV! Love y’all!
Another great video, Clay sure was a down to earth guy, explaining what he didn't know and how that could have bit him. This video should be shown to everyone to check that suspension.
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RV inspection should be mandatory just like all equipment on the public roads
With the state of the industry right??
My new toyhauler had the same problem after about 2800 miles. The suspension is trash on these units anymore and has always been junk
We had the same thing happen with the shackles. I noticed the bolt hole in the shackles elongating because you could see that there was a mark where the bolt head had drifted. When we replaced the shackles and bolts with a MorRyde HD shackle kit and wet bolt kit we were blown away with how much stronger the hardware and shackles were. It also quieted down the trailer on rough roads. That kit has become the first upgrade we do on any new trailers. It's also the first upgrade we recommend to friends.
Exactly what we do as well!
I'm glad y'all inspected their rig, and everyone is safe. My favorite team of instructors.
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Great show. Enjoyed.
Awesome learning experience for everyone!
Great video! Very well explained with humour added 😊
Glad you enjoyed 😉
Great video but I miss seeing Laurel!
🤣🤣 do like everyone else...watch reruns 🤣🤣🤙
You give a damn! That's what I love about you two. Your honest. Never to old to learn. Lesson learned. Thanks again for another great video.
Thank you 😊
We appreciate you 🤙
That is good information
Nicely done
You guys are having too much fun
We did 😁🤣
When I got my Jayco Seismic 4113, it came with the CRE3000's, but not the HD shackles or wet bolts. FIRST thing I did, was put the HD shackles and wet bolt kit on it. I found that the connections on the CRE had brass/bronze bushings, but the spring ends on the ends to the chassis only had the plastic/nylon bushings, and was showing signs of significant wear in less than 1,000 miles! WTF would they put CRE's on a unit without putting 4 more brass bushings or the HD shackles and wet bolts on it???!!! If I'm gonna spend over $100k on a toy hauler, why would saving $100 on the suspension components make a difference???!!!
It all about the profits ...not your safety or benefits 🤔
@@blueoxontherun9188 Believe me, I get it! I just don't "get it"!!! I am a life-long manufacturing guy, and I have no tolerence for cutting corners. If I build something, I over-build it. Might cost me a few points, but doing it twice is always more expensive! I have turned away/fired many customers because I wouldn't cut corners (probably to my detriment). My father had a saying, buy right once, cry once...
liquid carpentry,,junk all of them
WOw. This review shows the terrific amount of detail you dedicate to your RV inspections. So many nuances about an inspection. Big props to you for your good work.
We strive to deliver a humble yet precise report to our customers.
Every time I watch your videos I learn something! I can humbly say I just turned 63 and I learn something everyday! Looking forward to the next video.❤
Like you, I feel humbled every time I learn something 🙏...
We appreciate you 🙂
Thanks for chiming in 😁
Great video! C4BO
Thanks Mr Jeff 👍
Thanks for catching these issues! Thankful we avoided what would have been a catastrophe! We really enjoyed doing this video with you!
Right back at you guys!!!
Actually real happy we had the opportunity to do so, instead of hearing from you in the news 😯
For real!!
Wow, when I saw the background I knew you were at the Hershey Thousand Trails campground. We have been there many times and love taking the grandkids to that camp. Hope you had some free time to enjoy the campground and also the nice Hershey area.
We always try to make time between inspections and videos...not really good at it tho 😁
But a great place to be for sure 🤙
Another awesome video by Pierre and Laurel! Our Keystone Cougar came with the Lippert Road Armor Equalizer with the Dexter shackle straps, nylon bushings and standard bolts. I just did a wheel bearing repack and replaced the nylon bushings with brass, replaced the shackle straps and bolts with the MORryde Wet Bolt Kit. I also installed 3 MORryde X-Factor Crossmember Kits on it.
I'd be interested to know what Pierre and Laurel think about the MORryde X-Factor Crossmember Kits.
What do you think 🤔?
@@blueoxontherun9188 I'm pretty happy with the X-Factor Crossmember Kits so far. I suppose they are doing their job.. I was interested to know what a professional thought of them. :)
Actually not familiar with them...need to do some research 🙂
great video
Thank you Mr Paul 🙂
More good work!
Somebody took a very big shortcut on that trailer. They did not replace all the bolts and hangers.
‘That was nice’ lol tfs
I still cannot believe that when my deceased husband and I had a 2001 Springdale 24' 5 th wheel we never checked all the things that we should have, including the tire pressure. God was with us. Now I know. You two will inspect the 1492 when I buy it. No doubt about. Lv U
We appreciate you 🙏 ❤️
Good
Ohmygosh! Blue Ox just saved lives with this inspection! If that had gone while driving down the highway 😮
So, can I hire you to not only inspect a rig before I buy it, but to teach me how to inspect and maintain it too? Ya know the dealership isn't going to be much help there!
We'll try to do some more videos about maintenance...Laurel is after me constantly for that matter...we just need a lil more time😁
@@blueoxontherun9188maybe partner or start a new business training/teaching RV tech’s how to inspect RV’s. These tech’s would be able to make more money on a call just by finding dangerous problems and save a few family’s from a disaster… love your channel..
Our TT had original equipment shackles, bolts and equalizer. The HD shackle and wet bolt kit was under $130 and made our TT so quiet. The bronze bushings also were a great upgrade. It also fixed an uneven tire wear issue we were having.
Worth every penny right?
C4BO ! Nice work !! Be safe ! 😎
If you hire the right expert, you don't have to worry about what you don't know. And remember, it's not about the shrink-flation, it's all about the journey.....or something like that. I like this channel because I learn stuff, even stuff I don't need to know but is interesting.
We love you too Robert🤣...looking forward meeting you one day 😁
Excellent in-depth lesson of a widely used "System." 50,000 miles sounds like break-in; not worn out, Broken. Good Catch Blue Ox! again,,,,,
🙂 thanks 😊
Great video, surprised to hear General took care of you there may be hope for the dealer market yet! Blue Ox is the absolute best!
Some have real good intent. They just have those bad apples working within 🙂
Great show I’m just like Clay took a rv course Thik I know a lot but probably don’t
You're Luke all of us 😅🤣
Excellent presentation on ‘why’. And the fact you don’t know what you don’t know. I have worked with ‘experts’ who thought they knew it all. Until ask a question about what they don’t know. And someone occasionally gets offended that you’re questioning their expertise. Give it up. As Pierre says, not everybody knows it all.
Don't you remember in our 20's and 30's when we knew it all ...I miss those days 🤣
Sounds like Bluedog RV dealerships!! We had one from there. Service department is a joke!!! One time they called us to come pick up our RV. We had already picked it up 2 weeks prior!!!!
Ouch! 🙄
Y’all are rockstars! Thank God you found this Pierre! This had so much potential to be a horrible accident if it failed while they were traveling down the road. I wish they could clone you and Laurel and everyone was smart enough to hire an inspector prior to purchasing an RV! Love y’all!
Will work on it 😁...we love and appreciate you all as well 😘
Subscribing to this channel guarantees never needing to be kept in suspension.
Pierre and Laurel are the only two l know who rock.💪
😊 thank you for the uplifting compliment 😊 ☺️
Great, great video. I would say keep up the good work, but that would sound like I don't think you will, and I know you will.
We do our best trying to stay on top of things 🙂
We appreciate your support 🙏
Alrighty ¡!!!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤
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Another great video, Clay sure was a down to earth guy, explaining what he didn't know and how that could have bit him. This video should be shown to everyone to check that suspension.
Can't agree more 🙂🤙
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Awesome shrink-filiation is a new word! c4bo
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Thanks for chiming in Mr Fred 🙏
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