Wheel alignment.

[Locomo14]

Anyone know if FR does a wheel alignment on their Berkshires after the build?

[NO3putt]

Have heard that FR has paid for several after delivery, but don't know if they do them at factory before shipment.

[Phil57]

I don't believe they do. I had mine done on FR's expense.

[dan-nickie]

I called Freightliner and they took care of payment on my alignment. I think they may have charged it back to Forest River, not sure.

[Oscarvan]

Interesting...... Yes, adding a few ton 'o stuff would make a difference.

[jcowles3]

Also be sure rear axel is aligned. Mine was way off and thus the front would always be toast...


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[Locomo14]

Thanks for the info gang. Will be contacting Freightliner and FR Monday to get the scoop on the wheel alignment. Will post results then.

[Phil57]

Originally Posted by jcowles3

Also be sure rear axel is aligned. Mine was way off and thus the front would always be toast...


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How did they fix the rear axel. I was told that it was welded in place and a huge deal to move it. Did they cut it out and weld it?

[edgewant]

Well I think I had to pay Freightliner fir my Allignment even though that's when I discovered I was overweight and Forest River paid for the air bag and tire change. Wish I wooda know.


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Toad: 2002 Jeep Wrangler

[BamaBob]

Maybe they do but it is not worth beans - ours was WAY out when we had it checked at an Oasis center - still waiting for Randy to send us the check for $50

[jcowles3]

Originally Posted by Phil57

How did they fix the rear axel. I was told that it was welded in place and a huge deal to move it. Did they cut it out and weld it?

They. We're able to move it a 1/4" on one side to get the rear square to the rig. But that was after FL took a bunch of money! The coach was properly aligned at phoenix tire, a local truck spot... excellent job too the coach drives flawlessly!


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[Locomo14]

Contacted Freightliner. Rep said Freightliner does the alignment before chassis is sent to FR. Therefore FR is responsible for wheel alignment after the build.

Contacted FR. This is E-Mail I received back.

We will cover a wheel alignment up to $250.00. Forest River is only responsible for toe.
Caster camber and thrust angle are Freightliner,s responsibility. The best bet is if the local Freightliner dealer does alignments take it to them. Send the bill along with before and after specs ( they should provide these with any alignment ) and we will send you a reimbursement check.

Mike Bukowski
Forest River Customer Service
Berkshire Division
mbukowski@forestriverinc.com
574 293-6137