I just picked up parts and got to thinking while I was sitting in a 45 minute traffic jam due to an accident. I'm replacing the springs, equalizer, hardware, wheel bearings, brakes and other axle parts this weekend. The tires only have one trip on them.
Basically I will have a brand new 5th wheel as compared to someone with a motorhome of the same age. They would have to replace the engine, transmission and driveshaft along with steering and other suspension parts to reach the same level of newness....
I realize this is a stretch of my imagination and have to admit diesel fumes may have played a part in this fantasy, but I bet it will tow like a brand new 5th wheel on our next trip.
Lucky Mike said
11:57 PM May 9, 2013
it will take all summer Larry, to rest you up and get you back out of the hammock after this!!!!!!!..........(LOL)
WestWardHo said
12:29 AM May 10, 2013
You're really talented if you can fix all that, Bear II. Could you please follow us around for a while?
Sherry
The Bear II said
10:45 PM Jun 6, 2013
Here's an update...Lucky Mike was right. I was able to do one side a couple of weekends ago on Saturday and had planned on tackling the otherside on Sunday. When I got up Sunday I was so sore and tired I deceided to wait until the next weekend. Well the next weekend came and went without work on the springs. I have to do the second side this weekend... I just have to...I keep telling myself I have to....
WestWardHo said
10:58 PM Jun 6, 2013
Bear II,
I think I can, I think I can........you can do it and you'll earn bragging rights around many a campground! You go Guy!
I just picked up parts and got to thinking while I was sitting in a 45 minute traffic jam due to an accident. I'm replacing the springs, equalizer, hardware, wheel bearings, brakes and other axle parts this weekend. The tires only have one trip on them.
Basically I will have a brand new 5th wheel as compared to someone with a motorhome of the same age. They would have to replace the engine, transmission and driveshaft along with steering and other suspension parts to reach the same level of newness....
I realize this is a stretch of my imagination and have to admit diesel fumes may have played a part in this fantasy, but I bet it will tow like a brand new 5th wheel on our next trip.
Sherry
I think I can, I think I can........you can do it and you'll earn bragging rights around many a campground! You go Guy!
Sherry