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02-07-2016, 11:50 PM
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Oklahoma Proud
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Location: central OK
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Originally Posted by OK3wire
@MillerTime. My point is I don't think this should be an issue for rims that are only 7 months old.
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True.
Are you up north?
We don't have that problem that much down south from what I've seen.
Side note....its funny how people think the aluminum fords wont "rust", but everyone brings up corrosion issues on aluminum wheels!
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02-08-2016, 06:57 AM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MillerTime
True.
Are you up north?
We don't have that problem that much down south from what I've seen.
Side note....its funny how people think the aluminum fords wont "rust", but everyone brings up corrosion issues on aluminum wheels!
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No just wait til the galvanic corrosion occurs...
I thought of getting the aluminum wheels for my TT, guess I am glad I did not.. Good to see they put the highest quality rims on as well..
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02-08-2016, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Oshawa, ON
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OK3wire
@MillerTime. My point is I don't think this should be an issue for rims that are only 7 months old.
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I agree with you. Get the dealer involved.
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2017 GMC SLT HD All Terrain Crew Cab (6' 6" Box) 2012 Roo 23SS
E2 Trunnion WDH (1,000 lb / 10,000 lb)
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02-08-2016, 10:04 AM
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New to FR. Old to TT
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SW MI.
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We also have a inclosed cargo trailerror that has painted wheels "same dance different song", they have rust at all the lugs and center hub. EVERY THING will require maintenance to keep looking good.
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02-08-2016, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: oakdale, ca
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I dont think the chasing a leak is true on trailers because you would also be chasing leaks on lots of car and truck most wheels that come on cars are aluminum.
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02-08-2016, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j free
Also a lot of car and truck owners most wheels that come on cars are aluminum.
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They are not the same though. Automotive wheels are powdercoated and not all powder coats are the same.There are many different kinds and compositions of powder.I wouldnt be surprised if the trailer wheels are wet painted with a clear coat automotive paint. For as many of these that are being used they could set up a couple robots and just wet paint them.Who actually makes them anyway?
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02-08-2016, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tall frog
We also have a inclosed cargo trailerror that has painted wheels "same dance different song", they have rust at all the lugs and center hub. EVERY THING will require maintenance to keep looking good.
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I sorta doubt that they are painted unless someone did it after the fact (like I did) If they are the modular steel wheels from Dexter or probably anyone else,they are white powdercoat and last abot 2 years tops before they start peeling.
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02-08-2016, 11:34 AM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Yeah there is a reason the trailer wheels are 100 bucks new and the cars are 400.... Like was said.. Who makes them anyways? Probably the same people that make the tires.. LOL
I painted mine because of the crappy powder coating job.
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02-08-2016, 01:11 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Crew
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Upper Penisula Michigan / Arizona
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The logging trucks our way use chromed wheels on their trucks and trailers because they clean up to a shine with out damage. Maybe the cost is a factor with this.
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2014 GMC Sierra Crewcab 2500 Duramax
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02-09-2016, 09:15 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 73
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02-10-2016, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: New York
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I have the same thing on mine and did not use anything wrong, only car soap and a soft sponge, the clear coat used is horrible.
Most if not all aluminum wheels that have a clear coat will spider or chip at some point, but the rv wheels are just cheap with the coatings.
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2010 Cedar Creek Silverback 35ts
2001 GMC 2500HD w/ Allison & 8.1
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02-10-2016, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: New York
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Just cheap clear coating
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Originally Posted by OK3wire
I have a 2015 Rockwood Roo19 Hybrid withe the Sapphire Package aluminum wheels. After 4 months and over 1000 miles on the trailer, all four of my aluminum wheels started to develop what I will call spider veins. I keep the trailer wheels covered when not in use and I only wash the the wheels with mild soap as directed in the owner's manual. Has anyone else seen this before? I bought the aluminum wheels because they looked awesome, but they are starting to look like crap with all the cracks developing and they are getting worse. Is this normal? Is this merely cosmetic? Will the manufacturer's warranty cover replacing all four rims? Thanks in advance for the advice. Fly Navy!!! Attachment 99079
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I have the same thing on mine and did not use anything wrong, only car soap and a soft sponge, the clear coat used is horrible.
Most if not all aluminum wheels that have a clear coat will spider or chip at some point, but the rv wheels are just cheap with the coatings.
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2010 Cedar Creek Silverback 35ts
2001 GMC 2500HD w/ Allison & 8.1
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02-11-2016, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
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When if first read your description of spider cracks I was thinking maybe the wheels were really cracking, but from the photo it looks like the clear coat is fucacta. I would certainly recommend you try to make a warranty claim because it ain't gonna get any better.
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03-08-2016, 07:24 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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UPDATE: I took pictures of the wheels to my local RV dealer who submitted a claim to FR. Got a call a week later that the manufacturer is sending out 4 new wheels. Thank you FR.
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