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They were brass. We couldn't believe how worn out they were. There are close up pics in our article resetyourjourney.com/uneven-tire-wear-on-your-travel-trailer/ Thank you so much for commenting and following along! We wish you well.
Good video, wet bolts are great and if you add grease on every trip or every 500-1000 miles they will last a lot longer. The bolt is such a small diameter and has so much load on it that they need to be greased often. I just replaced the leaf springs on my 15k fifth wheel and the springs and heavy duty wet bolt kit were about 5 years old and all of the bushings were in good condition with just a little wear. When I insert new bushings I have a tool I machined so I can drive in the bushings with a hammer and not deform the bushings. Sometimes the spring eye is tight like you found and I take a 9/16 drill bit and ream the bushing to keep it round.
Thank you so much for commenting Dave! You are so right and wet bolts are too often overlooked. We learned the hard way. Thanks to Steve, we're now well educated. It sounds like your ingenuity has paid off. We appreciate you following along. Wishing you well!
If i can make one suggestion i like to test each grease zerk before installing, i had a few that were plugged right out of the box. So pre fill the wet bolt
Hey guys, great video and thanks for posting. We have a fairly new travel trailer with a tandem axle. I noticed one tire had excessive wear on the inside. I thought..."This ain't good". Anyway, I jacked up the trailer and grabbed the tire and tried to shake it. Sure enough, there was a little bit of play. The other tires did not have any play. I took off the tire and checked the bearings in the wheel that was wearing uneven. It was definitely loose. I could tighten the nut almost a turn by hand. Put it all back together and no play in the wheel. Only time will tell if this was the problem, but I think it was. Again, thanks for posting an awesome video!!
Thank you so much for the kind words Gary. And we're so glad you took the steps you did. It sounds like you found the culprit to the tire wear, but more importantly you likely prevented a much bigger problem. Thanks again and happy camping!
We appreciate that kind of feedback. And agreed, Steve is a wealth of knowledge and great at disseminating accurate information. We were very fortunate to cross paths with him. Thanks again and we wish you well!
I recommend cutting the time/mileage between greasing all the lube points. If you don’t want to get dirty, get some coveralls or a Tyvek suit. Grease is cheap at twice the price. Take care.
Since making this video, we habitually grease such points on a monthly basis. It's cheap insurance. Appreciate you commenting and following along. Wishing you well!
@@ResetYourJourney lol I did the same thing you did over a year ago now, but still my tire is wearing on the passenger side front axle outside edge, I've watched many videos on how others have corrected this, but it's kinda of scary...I have shared this video with a friend that's been thinking about do it to, you guys did a great job explaining how...Thanks
We've heard others make the same statement after replacing portions of the suspension. We're showing the tiniest amount of uneven wear after 10k miles, but nothing like the past. More what I consider normal wear. Regardless, I question the quality control on axle alignment for most rigs. I suppose tire rotation could slow essential replacement. Hopefully, your tire wear isn't too bad. I appreciate the kind words Dave. Let us know if you do a realignment. Stay well.
@@ResetYourJourney I did do it, we are are going out for 4th of July we'll see how I did, I to have a spread axle (trucker term sorry) they are hard on tires edges, so could be having normal wear, mine was way out, so way your friend did that with the straight edge gave me relief. Well thanks for getting back to me, it's so hot here in the Ozarks right, I've been inside surf the tube 🙃
I appreciate the feedback. The straight edge is very telling. Last two times we went through the Ozarks, it was miserably hot and humid. I don't blame you for staying inside and "surfing." We did the same... Stay cool.
There's almost always an aftermarket upgrade for whatever stock suspension you have on your travel trailer. ORV just happens to come standard with the CRE3000. We probably could have stepped up the replacement, but that would have been overkill. I hope you're able to find something that will maintain the integrity of your suspension and tires. Thanks for commenting and we wish you well!
AWESOME VIDEO. GOD BLESS STEVE AND HIS SON FOR THE EDUCATION AND HIS TIME. HOW MANY MILES WOULD YOU SAY YOU PUT ON THE TRAILER WHEN THIS " BECAME AN ISSUE?" LOTS TO CONSIDER AND BUDGET FOR WHEN LIVING THIS LIFESTYLE.
So true Marcus. We're very fortunate to have met Steve! He's a good man! It took 12k miles to wear out that tire before I replaced it the first time. Thank you for commenting and we appreciate you following along!
How often were you greasing the wet bolts? How often will you be lubing them in the future? What would you think of clocking the wet bolt so the grease hole is pointed down on the leaf spring bushing so grease is squirted right where all the wear is taking place. Might have to jack the trailer up to relieve the pressure to squirt the grease in. I would think a grease with some moly in it would be the way to go.
Appreciate the comment! I believe you are absolutely right about jacking the trailer to relieve pressure. And doing so always allowed for easier flow. I made it a habit to grease quarterly. We have since sold the trailer and are preparing to purchase our next RV. This knowledge will certainly be carried forward. Thanks again for commenting and following along. Wishing you well!
Thank you Michael. Without going back to my notes, I know it was between 25-30k. The bushings probably should have been changed between 10-15k. Appreciate the comment and we wish you well.
Little advice weld a metal back plate to your anxle hanger shackles. For stronger hangers, specially those really off road trails. Those hangers has a history of coming off or spreading out.
I've heard of other ORV owners doing this or installing a cross bar between the hangers from CRE. Learning to weld has always been on my bucket list. Perhaps it's due time.
Our axle spindles are both bent out of alignment relative to the axle body - by different amounts. So a new axle is in order. The culprit is probably some really hard potholes and similar dips, including one poorly maintained cattle crossing.
No doubt that's a common issue in all travel trailers. Hopefully your axles were/are under warranty. Even if not, it's still cheaper than constantly replacing tires in the long run. Appreciate you following along and commenting. Wishing you well!
Needed to rotate the tyres while you had them off also I would’ve replaced the springs if the bushings in the shackles look like that And then would’ve checked the alignment from the front tow ball Shocks?
We rotated the tires regularly. The springs were next on the list, but we ended up selling the trailer. We learned many lessons from that situation. Now that we travel in a campervan, we really miss the ORV. Appreciate you commenting and following along. Wishing you well.
Thank you Samuel! We learned so much from Steve and are glad we can pass on the importance of the work done. We appreciate you commenting and following along. Wishing you well!
Another safety tip for you. when you take the wheels and tires off, stack them under the back of the trailer under the frame or rear hitch (if equipped). If the trailer falls while you're under it, it could save your life.
Hola Rose y Glynn. Que tal espero que tengan buen día. Genial el vídeo y muy instructivo. Sus amigos unos verdaderos genios. Ustedes en donde se encuentran en este momento, acá en Argentina es la 13:00hs. Saludos abrazos cordiales. Buen fin de semana.👋👋👋
Great video! A couple of great guys! How often do you grease your fittings? I’m trying to do it three times a year (full timer). We installed the morryde 4000 at their factory in April of 2021 since then we have put 6000 miles on the RV. I’ve greased the fitting twice since then, you think that’s often enough? Thanks for any help you can provide. Bob🇺🇸
Hey Bob. Thank you!! Steve suggested every third move if on dirt a lot and every forth if mostly highway. It seems like a good call. I suppose you can't over-grease a wet bolt, so no harm in too often. Thank you so much for the kind words and the comment. Wishing you well!
The original lasted ~ 40,000 miles (combined previous owner and us). And we really put it through the paces. After the replacement, it performed flawlessly. We still regret selling that ORV! Appreciate you following along and commenting. Wishing you well.
We replaced the whole equalizer system, which included pre-installed bushings. So overall, all bushings were replaced. And it solved our tire wear problems. Appreciate you following along and commenting. Wishing you well.
I would suspect that would be the case. Although, we've heard from several owners who still had worn bushings despite greasing. Since the rubber around the central unit wears out eventually, with regular greasing to the bushings, it would be a good gauge as to replacement time. But you bring up a valid point. Thank you so much for commenting Bob!
It's worth the effort and it performs so well. For as little as it costs, the return on investment is massive. I hope you're able to make it happen before heading back out.
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Were the original bushings that wore out brass or nylon?
They were brass. We couldn't believe how worn out they were. There are close up pics in our article resetyourjourney.com/uneven-tire-wear-on-your-travel-trailer/
Thank you so much for commenting and following along! We wish you well.
Congrats, you just became better boondockers for having learned a new DIY about your rig!
So true Steve. Self reliance goes a long way! Always love hearing from you! Thank you for commenting!
Good video, wet bolts are great and if you add grease on every trip or every 500-1000 miles they will last a lot longer. The bolt is such a small diameter and has so much load on it that they need to be greased often. I just replaced the leaf springs on my 15k fifth wheel and the springs and heavy duty wet bolt kit were about 5 years old and all of the bushings were in good condition with just a little wear. When I insert new bushings I have a tool I machined so I can drive in the bushings with a hammer and not deform the bushings. Sometimes the spring eye is tight like you found and I take a 9/16 drill bit and ream the bushing to keep it round.
Thank you so much for commenting Dave! You are so right and wet bolts are too often overlooked. We learned the hard way. Thanks to Steve, we're now well educated. It sounds like your ingenuity has paid off. We appreciate you following along. Wishing you well!
If i can make one suggestion i like to test each grease zerk before installing, i had a few that were plugged right out of the box. So pre fill the wet bolt
Good suggestion Bob. Appreciate you watching and following along! Wishing you well!
I've also found some full of crud, probably from the machining process.
Very likely.
Thank you
You're very welcome, we hope it helps! Thanks for following along!
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God bless you guys! Steve and his son too.
Good people, period! We're so fortunate! Thank you for the great words! Wishing you well!
Well done!
Thank you! Appreciate you commenting and we wish you well!
Hey guys, great video and thanks for posting. We have a fairly new travel trailer with a tandem axle. I noticed one tire had excessive wear on the inside. I thought..."This ain't good". Anyway, I jacked up the trailer and grabbed the tire and tried to shake it. Sure enough, there was a little bit of play. The other tires did not have any play. I took off the tire and checked the bearings in the wheel that was wearing uneven. It was definitely loose. I could tighten the nut almost a turn by hand. Put it all back together and no play in the wheel. Only time will tell if this was the problem, but I think it was. Again, thanks for posting an awesome video!!
Thank you so much for the kind words Gary. And we're so glad you took the steps you did. It sounds like you found the culprit to the tire wear, but more importantly you likely prevented a much bigger problem. Thanks again and happy camping!
Glenn & Rose, solid and informative video. The best one I’ve found on TH-cam for this job. Steve is awesome with sharing his knowledge.
We appreciate that kind of feedback. And agreed, Steve is a wealth of knowledge and great at disseminating accurate information. We were very fortunate to cross paths with him. Thanks again and we wish you well!
Excellent video and instructions!
Great crew!
Thank you so much Kevin! We learned so much from Steve and we're very fortunate. Wishing you well.
I recommend cutting the time/mileage between greasing all the lube points. If you don’t want to get dirty, get some coveralls or a Tyvek suit. Grease is cheap at twice the price. Take care.
Since making this video, we habitually grease such points on a monthly basis. It's cheap insurance. Appreciate you commenting and following along. Wishing you well!
Just watched for a second time, a year later. So informative.
We learned so much from Steve! A true road hero. Appreciate you taking the time to watch again. Hope you're doing well!
Now you need to do video on how to align your axles
It would make a great video. Fortunately, our rig is not in need. Thank you so much for commenting and we wish you well!
@@ResetYourJourney lol I did the same thing you did over a year ago now, but still my tire is wearing on the passenger side front axle outside edge, I've watched many videos on how others have corrected this, but it's kinda of scary...I have shared this video with a friend that's been thinking about do it to, you guys did a great job explaining how...Thanks
We've heard others make the same statement after replacing portions of the suspension. We're showing the tiniest amount of uneven wear after 10k miles, but nothing like the past. More what I consider normal wear. Regardless, I question the quality control on axle alignment for most rigs. I suppose tire rotation could slow essential replacement. Hopefully, your tire wear isn't too bad. I appreciate the kind words Dave. Let us know if you do a realignment. Stay well.
@@ResetYourJourney I did do it, we are are going out for 4th of July we'll see how I did, I to have a spread axle (trucker term sorry) they are hard on tires edges, so could be having normal wear, mine was way out, so way your friend did that with the straight edge gave me relief. Well thanks for getting back to me, it's so hot here in the Ozarks right, I've been inside surf the tube 🙃
I appreciate the feedback. The straight edge is very telling. Last two times we went through the Ozarks, it was miserably hot and humid. I don't blame you for staying inside and "surfing." We did the same... Stay cool.
Great teaching video! Thank you for making this!
Thank you! We hope it helps at some point! Wishing you well.
@@ResetYourJourneyit will!
Good job! Informative.
Thank you so much! We're glad the video was helpful. Wishing you well.
Another GREAT teaching video! Thank you all - especially Steve for sharing his experience through coaching you and you for sharing with us. Well done!
Thank you Kevin! Steve has been instrumental in this learning curve. We're all lucky to have him in the group! Stay well.
Great video again! I like it to watch real(!) experts doing there work and explain it very precise!!!
Thank you so much for commenting! We're all lucky to have someone like Steve. Wishing you well!
What if your trailer does not have the CRE3000 upgrade?
There's almost always an aftermarket upgrade for whatever stock suspension you have on your travel trailer. ORV just happens to come standard with the CRE3000. We probably could have stepped up the replacement, but that would have been overkill. I hope you're able to find something that will maintain the integrity of your suspension and tires. Thanks for commenting and we wish you well!
AWESOME VIDEO. GOD BLESS STEVE AND HIS SON FOR THE EDUCATION AND HIS TIME.
HOW MANY MILES WOULD YOU SAY YOU PUT ON THE TRAILER WHEN THIS " BECAME AN ISSUE?"
LOTS TO CONSIDER AND BUDGET FOR WHEN LIVING THIS LIFESTYLE.
So true Marcus. We're very fortunate to have met Steve! He's a good man! It took 12k miles to wear out that tire before I replaced it the first time. Thank you for commenting and we appreciate you following along!
Enjoyed the whole series! Good info. Just bought a 22FQS titanium. Let’s gooo!
Great choice! It will serve you well. Appreciate the kind words Shawn. Wishing you many great adventures! Stay well.
How often were you greasing the wet bolts? How often will you be lubing them in the future? What would you think of clocking the wet bolt so the grease hole is pointed down on the leaf spring bushing so grease is squirted right where all the wear is taking place. Might have to jack the trailer up to relieve the pressure to squirt the grease in. I would think a grease with some moly in it would be the way to go.
Appreciate the comment! I believe you are absolutely right about jacking the trailer to relieve pressure. And doing so always allowed for easier flow. I made it a habit to grease quarterly. We have since sold the trailer and are preparing to purchase our next RV. This knowledge will certainly be carried forward. Thanks again for commenting and following along. Wishing you well!
Nice to friends know things and are willing to help you
For sure! We were very fortunate.
Great video, Do you recall how many miles on the RV when this all happened?
Thank you Michael. Without going back to my notes, I know it was between 25-30k. The bushings probably should have been changed between 10-15k. Appreciate the comment and we wish you well.
Little advice weld a metal back plate to your anxle hanger shackles. For stronger hangers, specially those really off road trails. Those hangers has a history of coming off or spreading out.
I've heard of other ORV owners doing this or installing a cross bar between the hangers from CRE. Learning to weld has always been on my bucket list. Perhaps it's due time.
@@ResetYourJourney yup great skill to hv, I welded mine hangers before I started my rv-travel in 2017.
Smart move and agreed, good skill to possess!
Very informative and well done video.
Many thank yous! Hopefully it was helpful to you. We really miss our ORV! Wishing you well and appreciate you following along.
That was great info guys thanks alot
You're welcome Javier! Appreciate the kind words and the comment! Wishing you well!
very good information
Thank you so much!
Our axle spindles are both bent out of alignment relative to the axle body - by different amounts. So a new axle is in order. The culprit is probably some really hard potholes and similar dips, including one poorly maintained cattle crossing.
No doubt that's a common issue in all travel trailers. Hopefully your axles were/are under warranty. Even if not, it's still cheaper than constantly replacing tires in the long run. Appreciate you following along and commenting. Wishing you well!
Needed to rotate the tyres while you had them off also I would’ve replaced the springs if the bushings in the shackles look like that
And then would’ve checked the alignment from the front tow ball
Shocks?
We rotated the tires regularly. The springs were next on the list, but we ended up selling the trailer. We learned many lessons from that situation. Now that we travel in a campervan, we really miss the ORV. Appreciate you commenting and following along. Wishing you well.
Really good video on this process and explaining the steps was great!
Thank you Samuel! We learned so much from Steve and are glad we can pass on the importance of the work done. We appreciate you commenting and following along. Wishing you well!
Another safety tip for you. when you take the wheels and tires off, stack them under the back of the trailer under the frame or rear hitch (if equipped). If the trailer falls while you're under it, it could save your life.
That's a great tip and one that won't be forgotten. Appreciate your input and you taking the time to comment. Wishing you well.
@@ResetYourJourney You're very welcome. Happy trails to you.
Cool
Thanks!
Hola Rose y Glynn. Que tal espero que tengan buen día. Genial el vídeo y muy instructivo. Sus amigos unos verdaderos genios. Ustedes en donde se encuentran en este momento, acá en Argentina es la 13:00hs. Saludos abrazos cordiales. Buen fin de semana.👋👋👋
¡Gracias! ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por ellos! Actualmente estamos en Yuma, AZ. 9:44 am aquí!
Great video! A couple of great guys! How often do you grease your fittings? I’m trying to do it three times a year (full timer). We installed the morryde 4000 at their factory in April of 2021 since then we have put 6000 miles on the RV. I’ve greased the fitting twice since then, you think that’s often enough? Thanks for any help you can provide. Bob🇺🇸
Hey Bob. Thank you!! Steve suggested every third move if on dirt a lot and every forth if mostly highway. It seems like a good call. I suppose you can't over-grease a wet bolt, so no harm in too often. Thank you so much for the kind words and the comment. Wishing you well!
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Thank you! Wishing you well.
I see you replaced the CRE300 with the same. What's the story on the one you took off? How long did it last? Was it original on the unit?
The original lasted ~ 40,000 miles (combined previous owner and us). And we really put it through the paces. After the replacement, it performed flawlessly. We still regret selling that ORV! Appreciate you following along and commenting. Wishing you well.
Why did you not change the CRE-3000 equilizer Bushing (2x3x) and reuse them rather than replace?
We replaced the whole equalizer system, which included pre-installed bushings. So overall, all bushings were replaced. And it solved our tire wear problems. Appreciate you following along and commenting. Wishing you well.
I had after market shocks put on my fifth wheel. Now iam getting uneven tire wear on both sides of the tire.
Too many new variables to know the cause without a visual. I hope you can easily find a solution without spending too much.
If the bolts are greased regularly, would not the bushings last almost forever??
I would suspect that would be the case. Although, we've heard from several owners who still had worn bushings despite greasing. Since the rubber around the central unit wears out eventually, with regular greasing to the bushings, it would be a good gauge as to replacement time. But you bring up a valid point. Thank you so much for commenting Bob!
Hola Chicos...por no hay vídeos..??
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Already had a wet kit. If it had been properly maintained they would still be tight. Now you know and you can keep them lubed.
One must fail before mastering a skill set. Appreciate you following along and commenting. Wishing you well!
Holaaa Que tal.!!!
¡Hola Carlos! ¡Estamos bien! ¿Cómo estás?
Un gusto verlos..!!
Voy a esperar los subtítulos, para ver el vídeo completo. 🇦🇷🇦🇷
Estamos a la mita! El video debe cargarse primero antes de que podamos iniciarlos.
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Thank you!
nothing like hiring a professional
No doubt! Steve really knows his stuff and eliminated any time wasting analysis. Thank you so much for commenting Orlando! Wishing you well.
That kits on my wish list before we go out again
It's worth the effort and it performs so well. For as little as it costs, the return on investment is massive. I hope you're able to make it happen before heading back out.
The trailer has been poorly maintained. What else is an accident going somewhere to happen.
It was a used trailer to us (not new), and no one is born with the knowledge. Hopefully, our lessons help others properly maintain their trailers.