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08-12-2012, 12:27 PM
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Warning on Valve Extenders from Factory
My Georgetown came from the factory with valve extenders on the inner rear duallies. Yesterday, for the first time since bringing it home from dealer, I decided to check tire pressures. Found that one of the extenders was cross threaded on and not bottomed out. I could get no pressure reading. Decided to remove extender, but all it does is turn and will not come off.
Will be headed to tire shop tomorrow to remove tires and see what is necessary to repair valve stem. Probably is ruined.
If you are picking up a new coach, make the dealer check these for you!!
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08-12-2012, 03:33 PM
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It's a new motorhome, why would you take it to a tire shop and pay for it? Take it back to the dealer. If it needs to go to a tire shop then the dealer/Forest River can make the arrangments and pay for it.
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08-12-2012, 03:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lostdog
It's a new motorhome, why would you take it to a tire shop and pay for it? Take it back to the dealer. If it needs to go to a tire shop then the dealer/Forest River can make the arrangments and pay for it.
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The valve stem is inserted from the inside of the rim you cannot remove it from outside with tire on.
The nut being cross threaded shouldn't have nothing to do with checking or installing air.
I agree talk to the dealer about it first.
Ron
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08-13-2012, 08:38 AM
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It is over 100 miles to my dealer. I am afraid to drive this distance with this extender in this condition.
F1, this is an extender, not the valve stem, that is cross threaded.
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08-13-2012, 08:48 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by awwall
It is over 100 miles to my dealer. I am afraid to drive this distance with this extender in this condition.
F1, this is an extender, not the valve stem, that is cross threaded.
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Aaaaa I see.
Call the dealer and explain the situation if there a reasonable dealer I would think they would take care of the bill and submit it to forest river.
Take pics
Ron
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08-13-2012, 10:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by awwall
It is over 100 miles to my dealer. I am afraid to drive this distance with this extender in this condition.
F1, this is an extender, not the valve stem, that is cross threaded.
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Even though you can't test the tire pressure in that tire, let me suggest this:
1 Check the tire for proper pressure with a hammer. Crawl under where you can hit both tires, the good tire first, and get a feel for the hammer's rebound on that good one.
2 Go to the suspect tire and hit it with the same stroke. If the rebound is the same as the known good tire it means that it is holding it's pressure. Truckers use this method all the time.
3 If good, take it to the dealer.
this is what I would do.
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08-16-2012, 07:05 AM
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Lost Dog is right, use this method all time while traveling. Works very well.
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Logic will carry you from point A to point B. Imagination will carry you everywhere. "Albert Einstein". 2011 Georgetown 360, Bride of 45yrs, and 2014 Chev Equinox toad, what more could you ask for.
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09-07-2012, 11:18 PM
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Update: Ordered a set of Borg stems and tire dealer installed all 4 for $53.00. Like to have fell over. Only charged 1 hour labor.
Peace of mind: Priceless
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10-03-2012, 06:55 AM
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It must be viral issue out of Forest River. Brand new Georgetown acquired 8/30/21. My inner dually extender also would not register any pressure nor would it accept air. Valve totally jammed. Rest were fine. I took everyone's advice and did the rubber hammer thing.
They all soulded the same so now I have to drive 75 mile to dealer for extender replacement. What a pain. No Quality Control on this issue at all.
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10-03-2012, 07:45 AM
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You might want to check into adding a Tire Pressure Monitor System. It will keep you informed of the tire pressure and temp in all your tires including your toad. They're a few hundred dollars, but they can literally be a life saver.
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10-03-2012, 02:33 PM
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You should be able to take this problem to any Ford Truck Center. The chassis comes from Ford with the rims intact. FR doesn't swap out tires and rims. As long as it's in warranty Ford should be the first place to go.
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10-03-2012, 06:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cfsoistman
You should be able to take this problem to any Ford Truck Center. The chassis comes from Ford with the rims intact. FR doesn't swap out tires and rims. As long as it's in warranty Ford should be the first place to go.
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X2 got to FORD
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