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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 01-19-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By Worthmo
Bent Axle Replacement

I have a 2021 Rockwood 5th wheel and noticed the inside of my front passenger side tire of the camper was wearing down. The outside tread of that tire looked good. The tread on the other 3 tires...
Forum: Rockwood 10-22-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,582
Posted By Worthmo
My 2021 Rockwood 2891BH is starting to shake...

My 2021 Rockwood 2891BH is starting to shake apart after 4,200 miles. I'm already seeing a stress fracture in the fiberglass, counter is starting to pull away from wall, wallpaper is wrinkling by...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-02-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
Aeross - Did you get your axle welds repaired? ...

Aeross - Did you get your axle welds repaired? If so how is the ride after the repair?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-10-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
Was these cross bars behind the corrugated...

Was these cross bars behind the corrugated underbelly or can you see them without taking off the underbelly material?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-20-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
Even though Andersen says on their web pages that...

Even though Andersen says on their web pages that it does not make a difference when way the coupler is pointed I called them and asked. They told me that pointing the coupler backwards will move...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-17-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
I believe I have improved the bouncing on my...

I believe I have improved the bouncing on my camper. I turned the Andersen king pin coupler backwards so that camper sits 8 inches further into the bed of the truck. I took it on a short drive down...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-12-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
Looks like Aeross came in at almost 20% pin...

Looks like Aeross came in at almost 20% pin weight. Then he added an additional 500lb after that weighing.

I feel like most of the suggestions for fixing these issue are really caused by extremely...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-12-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
Thanks corn18. That's strange that moving it...

Thanks corn18. That's strange that moving it forward didn't change the weight but helped with the bouncing. I'm going to give that a try this weekend but I'm very curious on the physics behind the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-12-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
You are referring to the king pin coupler? I've...

You are referring to the king pin coupler? I've been wondering if that would help and have thought about spinning it around. Andersen does not say this, but I feel like that would add more weight to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-06-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
I called Goodyear to aske them about the PSI in...

I called Goodyear to aske them about the PSI in the tires and they said they need to be at 80psi. The 80psi is needed for the (E) rating, and the (E) rating is needed for the camper. After that...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-06-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
Have you tried lowering the air pressure in the...

Have you tried lowering the air pressure in the tires? I'm going to try that on my next trip out. According to your scale weights and the goodyear chart below I believe the PSI should be around 50. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-05-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
My fresh water tank is in the rear of the camper....

My fresh water tank is in the rear of the camper. I haven't put the camper on the scales yet, but the PIN weight from the factory is 1,428 which is 16% of the dry weight. We have our belongings in...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-30-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
I've done the math with goodyear charts and I...

I've done the math with goodyear charts and I can't figure out why Rockwood is recommending 80psi. My camper is 9,148 lb unloaded. The max weight is right around 10,500 fully loaded and I'm going...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-29-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
The "Tire and Loading Information" sticker on the...

The "Tire and Loading Information" sticker on the side of the camper shows 80psi for the cold tire pressure. Is this what you are refering to as the placard?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-29-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
The tires are Goodyear Endurance that have an...

The tires are Goodyear Endurance that have an 80psi cold rating. The tires are nitrogen filled at 80psi cold.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-29-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,521
Posted By Worthmo
New 5th Wheel Rough Ride

This summer I upgraded from a 33' bumper pull to a new 36' Rockwood 2891BH 5th wheel. One thing I have noticed is how rough the ride is with my new 5th wheel. The day I drove off the dealers lot...
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