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Old 09-18-2018, 07:27 PM   #1
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New to Toy-haulers. Trailer lean

Just bought a used 2003 35' classic toy hauler. Seems to have a slight lean to the left.

Will take in form inspection but was wondering if this happened to any others.

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labill
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Old 09-19-2018, 09:16 PM   #2
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Just bought a used 2003 35' classic toy hauler. Seems to have a slight lean to the left.

Will take in form inspection but was wondering if this happened to any others.

Thanks,
labill

Hooked up to the tow vehicle?

If it is sitting on absolutely level ground and the tire pressure is all equal. Take some measurements at the four corners and lets see.
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Old 09-19-2018, 09:26 PM   #3
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check springs and tire sizes.
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You may also want to check the shackles on the suspension to make sure none are broken as they wear through from rough roads.
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Old 09-30-2018, 06:23 PM   #5
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Level surface still leaning a little. When I towed it home, about 200 miles I did not have any problems. Tires all new and same size.

ill take to RV shop to look at it.

Thanks for the help all.

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Level surface still leaning a little. When I towed it home, about 200 miles I did not have any problems. Tires all new and same size.

ill take to RV shop to look at it.

Thanks for the help all.

Bill

Good Luck! Let us know what happens. We can all learn something
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Old 09-30-2018, 10:10 PM   #7
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I will.

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Old 10-03-2018, 10:55 PM   #8
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Your leaf springs on that side are probably weak. Check to see if all spring stacks have the same arc. If not, a I would replace all springs since the others will flatten out under the weight and the strain of traveling. Also, check the spring holder if it's bent in. This will drop your trailer about 2".
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Old 10-04-2018, 08:53 PM   #9
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I had the same problem except mine leaned to the right. What I found is the springs are giving out and not holding the camper box up like they are supposed to. I bought new springs and had a local change out all four springs, new shackles and was good to go.. No more leaning.
If you crawl under you can actually see the springs flattened out with no cup upwards.
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