New axles may not fit all older sub-frames

[Wayfinder]

Okay, here are more details on the new axles not able to be fit onto #110.

In the attached picture, my trailer's hangers are welded a bit too far inward on the sub-frame. The new axles do not have ANY "play" or "slop" in them for a fudge-factor. This is unlike the original axles. The frame hangers MUST be spot-on in regards to measurements. So, between the left and right hangers, there is not enough room. They needed 3/8" more to make them fit correctly.

Oh well, it saved me a bit of $$. They said my shocks are still good and they installed my self-provided EZ-Flex suspension parts for me.

The new windows and shades look awesome and the new batteries are working with more Amp Hours than I had with the crappy Interstate batteries.

Jason seemed to give me a "facial & verbal compliment" and said the trailer is still looking great. I think he was a bit surprised due to the age of the camper. Wait until CGI gets their hands on it tomorrow.

Oh, also, they are out of trailer covers and likely will not order them again, since not too many folks get them and .... some other reason, can't remember. He suggested I call Calmark Covers to see if they can still get me one. It will make the ceramic coating last longer. Mostly only cover it in winter and early spring.

Edited Thursday at 10:18 PM by Wayfinder

[jd1923]

2 hours ago, Wayfinder said:

The frame hangers MUST be spot-on in regards to measurements

Any chance you can ask for the hard measurements? I’d like to measure mine to see. Thanks

[CRM]

Thanks for the details. I just looked at mine and the outside of the hangers are flush with the subframe so I assume I'll be OK if I ever need to change my axles.

There I go "assuming" things again.. 🤣

[Wayfinder]

9 hours ago, jd1923 said:

Any chance you can ask for the hard measurements? I’d like to measure mine to see. Thanks

I failed to get that measurement and I won't see them again. If those hangers are perfectly flush with the sub-frame, you have a good chance of them working. My hangers are not flush at all. 

Maybe the welder had a really good party the night before. LoL 

[jd1923]

It amazes me that since OTT created this defect, back when hull #110 was built, that they did not correct it now when you were in the shop. They should have cut out the old hangers, and welded new ones at their expense and then you could have paid for your desired axle upgrade.