Final axle update

[sreigle]

In prior posts - Keystone had Alko-Kober replace our axles. I was not convinced they aligned them so asked Keystone to check. Keystone said at least one needs alignment, maybe two, because I had put a load range E tire on one side of one axle while the other tires are LR D. Keystone declined to pay for alignment - my fault about the LR E plus we're two months out of the axle warranty.

Bud's Body Shop in Elkhart found both axles needed aligning, to the tune of $150.

Since I had put one E tire on just one end of one axle but both axles needed aligning, AND since we've had inside tire wear since day of delivery, I somehow suspect the axles have been out of alignment since the unit was delivered. BUT, we're out of warranty and Keystone paid to replace the axles and two drums and did a number of other smaller things for me, gratis, I cannot complain. At least we know we now have axles in alignment. I still need to buy a new spare tire since the LR E tire is now my spare but will get that done soon.

Thanks to Keystone for all they did for us.

[lightningjack11]

Happy to hear that you are seeing some finality to this issue.

[sgf]

Dealer had anniversary sale this past weekend and we went to look at the new units and the changes,every Montana fifth wheel on their lot,12 or 13 2005 models;had dexter axles on them.You can see the difference just by looking at them,have you ever considered asking keystone to replace with this brand,have heard from service reps. that dexter is a far superior axle and am glad to see montana using them.The Mountaineer fivers and the cougars still had the alko-kobler axles.Just a thought.

[Northstar]

Thanks for the post. Glad to hear you are having some closure. Keep us posted. Happyrving......

[ragdoll]

Glad to know things worked out for you all.

I wonder if the units are aligned and then during hauling by the transporter they have some damage as I have seen some of the haulers - WOW - makes one wonder! Even bent axles due to transport.

Things do look up from time to time and glad they did for you.

Safe travels.
Lorraine