Tires Wearing on the inner edges!

[Lexman1968]

Ok I have about 4000 miles on my 2011 3500rl and the inner edges of my tires are wearing badly! I have read stories of Lippert springs going flat and all kinds of things! I'm a little irritated that afterjust under 50k dollars I need to possibly replace springs and tires! Did they resolve these issues with the newer rvs? Any checks I can make on my own as I'm currently traveling the Usa fulltime with our kids. Also what is the life expectancy of these tires in terms of mileage?

 

[hoefler]

Most likely you have an alignment issue, or a bent axle. The tires will need replacing due to age, not wear, when properly aligned.

 

[DougS]

If the inside edges of your tires are wearing, it could be a problem with a flat axle, that is what went wrong with my axles. Your axles should have a slight bow upwards, or as it was described to me, they should be frowning at you, they should not be straight across. Mine went bad with less the 3,000 miles on them. I also had my RV weighed, my RV axles have less weight on them then allowed. Axles should have a tag on them and a serial number, probably either a Dexter or Lippert.Good luck.

 

[TravelTiger]

Lexman,

I have read that an overloaded trailer can do this. If you are under warranty, you will first need to get your rig weighed to make sure you are not overloaded (a true, loaded-for-travel rig weight). If you are not, then you may be able to get Lippert to help. They will direct you to their site to download some measurement spec sheets here and here. Once you measure everything, they can help determine what could be wrong. They will also be able to send you to an authorized repair facility.

I am out of warranty, but we are dealing with the same problem. I'm waiting to hear from Lippert. I have it at a Trailer Service place that has experience (all types of trailers) with alignment issues. I sent the forms to them, and so far, they say my frame is straight. Probably going to be a bent axle.

Good luck!

E