wdk450
Well-known member
Gang:
I am working with Heartland Service on this problem, and wanted to see if anyone else had this problem.
To make things easier, here is a copy of an E-mail I sent to HL Service:
"I am the owner of a 2008 Heartland Bighorn 3670RL, VIN
5SFGF36288E011184. I have noticed grooves cut into all 4 tire
inside sidewalls, evidently by the sharp angle corners of the shock absorber mounting brackets on the frame contacting the tires. Since this cutting is limited and has not caused tire failure (yet), I am assuming this contact is only happening during low speed sharp manuvering, as in the 88 degree turning radius Heartland features in its advertising. I would like Heartland service to answer for me if this is due to improper design, or the wrong width axles being used on my trailer. I would also welcome any suggestions for fixing this dangerous problem, such as trimming the shock support metal.If anyone else did see this problem, what was the fix?I am going to take pictures, and take the rig in to my RV servicer for evaluation.
I am working with Heartland Service on this problem, and wanted to see if anyone else had this problem.
To make things easier, here is a copy of an E-mail I sent to HL Service:
"I am the owner of a 2008 Heartland Bighorn 3670RL, VIN
5SFGF36288E011184. I have noticed grooves cut into all 4 tire
inside sidewalls, evidently by the sharp angle corners of the shock absorber mounting brackets on the frame contacting the tires. Since this cutting is limited and has not caused tire failure (yet), I am assuming this contact is only happening during low speed sharp manuvering, as in the 88 degree turning radius Heartland features in its advertising. I would like Heartland service to answer for me if this is due to improper design, or the wrong width axles being used on my trailer. I would also welcome any suggestions for fixing this dangerous problem, such as trimming the shock support metal.If anyone else did see this problem, what was the fix?I am going to take pictures, and take the rig in to my RV servicer for evaluation.