NEED HELP, stuck at a rest area

[tyler811]

TT is my signature. The passenger side of the trailer is less then 2 inches from rubbing on the wheel well. I find nothing broken, axle looks ok and leaf springs also. I noticed it yesterday but thought I had to much on that side. So i removed things on the side placed them on the driver's side. Parked for the night and it's still way to low. I have 6 inches on the driver's side.



The lone picture with the huge gap is the driver's side. There is nothing on the passenger side other than an empty fridge, stove and microwave.

[Aussieguy]

tires still look good

I would just go slow and stay off real bumpy roads
keep close eye on tire wear until you can have everything inspected by someone that can do suspension / springs

[Oaklevel]

Originally Posted by Aussieguy

tires still look good

I would just go slow and stay off real bumpy roads
keep close eye on tire wear until you can have everything inspected by someone that can do suspension / springs

^^^^ What he said ^^^^^ Would also be helpful to know what your trailer is..............

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by Oaklevel

^^^^ What he said ^^^^^ Would also be helpful to know what your trailer is..............

His profile shows ‘2024 Grand Surveyor BHXL 240.’

[tyler811]

Originally Posted by Oaklevel

^^^^ What he said ^^^^^ Would also be helpful to know what your trailer is..............

2024 Grand Legend surveyor 240 bhxl, is not in the sign? Or did that disappear?

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by tyler811

2024 Grand Legend surveyor 240 bhxl, is not in the sign? Or did that disappear?

You have a bad amazon link in your sigline. I removed it which may be your issue. Also make sure when you post, under additional options, you have the show signature box checked. If it's not, you may have it turned off in your settings.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by tyler811

2024 Grand Legend surveyor 240 bhxl, is not in the sign? Or did that disappear?

It is not.

Is this issue something that just happened or did you just notice it.
A 2024 model, maybe you are just returning from buying it?
It's hard for us to tell what may be going on with the frame/suspension without being there but if it is still under warranty, you need to have them look at this immediately. From the photos, it "appears" there is an added piece under the spring shackles.

You are going to have to go slow and get to a repair facility.

[Oaklevel]

Originally Posted by tyler811

2024 Grand Legend surveyor 240 bhxl, is not in the sign? Or did that disappear?

Sorry I saw nothing in your public profile. Still don't

[Reverse_snowbird]

Originally Posted by Aussieguy

tires still look good

I would just go slow and stay off real bumpy roads
keep close eye on tire wear until you can have everything inspected by someone that can do suspension / springs

X2. Good advice.
When that happened on our trailer, the leaf springs had flattened. We think that traveling over rough roads contributed to the failure. Lots of potholes we couldn't avoid hitting on the right side.

[tomkatb]

My guess.

Something with the springs.

Broken leaf. No clips.

Noticed on the level parking lot the equalizer device seems wonky.

Currently manufacturers have been cheeping out on structure. Frames falling apart. Not apparent here. Hangers seem fine.

Tires ok.

Seems between the frame and axles.

There has been a lot more spring issues than in the past.

Good advice. Go slow and park that rv where you can deal with it.

I had my spring clips replaced by a professional.

[corn18]

Originally Posted by tomkatb

My guess.

Something with the springs.

Broken leaf. No clips.

Noticed on the level parking lot the equalizer device seems wonky.

Currently manufacturers have been cheeping out on structure. Frames falling apart. Not apparent here. Hangers seem fine.

Tires ok.

Seems between the frame and axles.

There has been a lot more spring issues than in the past.

Good advice. Go slow and park that rv where you can deal with it.

I had my spring clips replaced by a professional.

I agree. The springs on the other side seem to have a nice curve to them and the springs on the low side are flat as a pancake. Get somewhere you can replace the springs. If it were my trailer, I would replace all of them with 4 leaf spring packs. Forest River loves to use the smallest, cheapest spring packs that meet requirements, barely. Replacing springs is pretty easy. Might as well add wet bolts on the shackles while you are replacing the springs.

[tyler811]

Originally Posted by tomkatb

My guess.

Something with the springs.

Broken leaf. No clips.

Noticed on the level parking lot the equalizer device seems wonky.

Currently manufacturers have been cheeping out on structure. Frames falling apart. Not apparent here. Hangers seem fine.

Tires ok.

Seems between the frame and axles.

There has been a lot more spring issues than in the past.

Good advice. Go slow and park that rv where you can deal with it.

I had my spring clips replaced by a professional.

One picture is the springs on the passenger side and one is on the driver's side. Notice the difference in the curve? We are parked at the Loves campground on OK. Supposed to have someone come out about 1-2 pm today. At least we have full hook up.

[tomkatb]

If I were doing this I would consider one of the $300-400. Equalizers.

This trailer is pretty heavy.

Plus wet bolts. Heavier shackles.

But, we do a lot of miles per year.

If still under warranty you could contact your dealer. However, $300 worth of springs is no big deal. You could change two to get home. $150.

[Bob K4TAX]

It appears to me, in your pictures, the leaf springs have flattened, judging from the appearance of the shackles and the pictures of the springs.

Bob

[ppine]

You are missing a leaf spring on the low side.

[tyler811]

Originally Posted by ppine

You are missing a leaf spring on the low side.

Nope, they are all there.

[Giboneys]

Originally Posted by tyler811

TT is my signature. The passenger side of the trailer is less then 2 inches from rubbing on the wheel well. I find nothing broken, axle looks ok and leaf springs also. I noticed it yesterday but thought I had to much on that side. So i removed things on the side placed them on the driver's side. Parked for the night and it's still way to low. I have 6 inches on the driver's side.



The lone picture with the huge gap is the driver's side. There is nothing on the passenger side other than an empty fridge, stove and microwave.

Those leaf springs look flat are you sure your not missing a spring in the pack. Also not sure if it's just the picture but it looks like you may be missing a nut on one of the U bolts.

[tyler811]

Originally Posted by Giboneys

Those leaf springs look flat are you sure your not missing a spring in the pack. Also not sure if it's just the picture but it looks like you may be missing a nut on one of the U bolts.

Yes the passenger side is flat. But no nuts missing. Thank you for looking and the suggestion.

[fipntdot]

We just had a similar situation. Confirmed at a scale we were no where near overloaded. Replaced all four leaf springs with a slightly heavier spring recommended by the axle shop. I feel the trailer performs much better now.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by tyler811

2024 Grand Legend surveyor 240 bhxl, is not in the sign? Or did that disappear?

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