Great video. I am a second owner so will probably have to pay for my axle. Planning on ordering the axle bare, without the brake and hub assemble. Will save me about $500 per axle. Otherwise, you are looking at $900 plus plus freight and then tax in my state.
Hello Byron, I would highly recommend you complete a warranty form even if you are the second owner. Please read what I send to another viewer, your chances are every high in receiving a free replacement axle. If they do provide the axle and you are the second owner they call it "As a customer goodwill gesture" for the free replacement "Thanks you so much. I've included the Dexter online warranty claim form and limited warranty policy below. The warranty is for original owners only so you will see the question asking this on the form, if not be honest and select NO. If you do they may respond with an email asking if you are the original owner, be honest and let them know you are not and let them know your situation and they may send you a axle "As a customer goodwill gesture" Its important that you fill out the form completely as they look at it to approve or not approve the replacement or replacements of both axles. Provide pictures showing a straight edge on the wheels to show they are out of alignment. Check both sides of the trailer and if its only one side let them know that. If you have uneven tire wear take pictures of the tire wear. Make sure you provide as much information in the "Describe your issue" area. If draw a picture of the tops of all you 4 tires showing the tire groves, and write front of trailer and back of trailer. Take a tire tread depth gauge (amzn.to/4fBR0w7 ) and measure of the depth of each tread and record it on your drawing by each tire, take a picture of your drawing and submit it with your photos and mention what you did in the "Describe your issue" area. I hope this info is helpful, please feel free to ask more questions and let me know of the outcome." Links to the Dexter online warranty claim form and limited warranty policy can be found below: Dexter Limited Warranty - www.dexteraxle.com/user_area/content_media/raw/dexter-limited-warranty-lit-400-00.pdf Dexter Warranty Claim Form - www.dexteraxle.com/Contact/Warranty-Claims
Hello and thanks for watching. With a single axle I would jack it up by placing the jack on the frame as close to the axle as possible. Make sure you are parked on flat ground and block the other side of the trailer tires so the trailer will not move. Thanks for asking your question
@@TheBuddyandlilly Yes I do and I must mention how important it is to make sure you are turning the drum while slowly pumping the grease in or you can blow out the back seal which would allow grease to inter the brake assembly area. I hope this helps - ua-cam.com/video/xW3GZreukuI/v-deo.htmlsi=i4-wLq8_s6_25Qgq
@@thetraveltrailerguy I would never use a grease gun method if possible. It is greased from the factory and should always be removed and inspected cleaned and regreased with new seals. Just my opinion. Since I have to pay for the axle I will order them without the brake and hubs to save about $500.
Hi Michael. Another good video. I believe I have the same issue with one of my axles. What is the warranty time and how hard was it to get a replacement. Thanks for any info you can provide.
Thanks you so much. I've included the Dexter online warranty claim form and limited warranty policy below. The warranty is for original owners only so you will see the question asking this on the form, if not be honest and select NO. If you do they may respond with an email asking if you are the original owner, be honest and let them know you are not and let them know your situation and they may send you a axle "As a customer goodwill gesture" Its important that you fill out the form completely as they look at it to approve or not approve the replacement or replacements of both axles. Provide pictures showing a straight edge on the wheels to show they are out of alignment. Check both sides of the trailer and if its only one side let them know that. If you have uneven tire wear take pictures of the tire wear. Make sure you provide as much information in the "Describe your issue" area. If draw a picture of the tops of all you 4 tires showing the tire groves, and write front of trailer and back of trailer. Take a tire tread depth gauge (amzn.to/4fBR0w7 ) and measure of the depth of each tread and record it on your drawing by each tire, take a picture of your drawing and submit it with your photos and mention what you did in the "Describe your issue" area. I hope this info is helpful, please feel free to ask more questions and let me know of the outcome. Links to the Dexter online warranty claim form and limited warranty policy can be found below: Dexter Limited Warranty - www.dexteraxle.com/user_area/content_media/raw/dexter-limited-warranty-lit-400-00.pdf Dexter Warranty Claim Form - www.dexteraxle.com/Contact/Warranty-Claims Links to products & videos I mention in this video can be found below. I hope you check out my other helpful videos by clicking my link below - www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos Video - Travel Trailer Bent Dexter TorFlex Axle Problem & Replacement - ua-cam.com/video/Ybbfn7BL20A/v-deo.htmlsi=5qSuSW6Tiu_8YfuZ Michael Bracewell "The Travel Trailer Guy" is an Amazon Associate. I earn a small commission from qualifying Amazon purchases by you using the Amazon links below at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Solder Seal Heat Shrink Butt Connectors - amzn.to/3Ycf4PF Mini Heat Gun - amzn.to/3W5LQzu Fast Heating Heavy Duty Hot Air Gun Kit - amzn.to/3Lvjh9I Heat Shrink Tubing Kit - amzn.to/3LTJe34 Zip Ties - amzn.to/4fuoegK Milwaukee Wire Stripers 6-In-One Combination - amzn.to/3LZxr3c 1/2 Inch Drive Torque Wrench - amzn.to/3ApIJeo Milwaukee M18 Dual Power 4000 Lumens Corded/ Cordless LED Flood Light - amzn.to/3LZXNC0 Milwaukee 12-Volt LED Work Light - amzn.to/46LPmnx Jack Stands - amzn.to/3LWum3S 72in. Aluminum Level - amzn.to/4coBsZI Dolly Moving Cart - heavy duty (shown in video) - amzn.to/46BBUCL Dolly Moving Cart (not shown in video but less expensive) - amzn.to/4fDtz5n Ratchet Straps - Heavy Duty - amzn.to/3Yyj4KN Framing Square - amzn.to/3WGllke Fastway Zip 6 Foot Breakaway Cable - amzn.to/3lMZ95v Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease - amzn.to/2RSalmh Pistol Grip Grease Gun - amzn.to/3hvuY2C
@@marynadippenaar8889 That's great Mary, Did you do it through the warrantee claim form on line or did you call them. Thanks for watching and commenting. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
@@carolpeck6872 Yes it is. The axle problem happened on out 10,000 mile trip while traveling along Interstate 10 , there were multiple large pot holes for miles that could not be avoided from Arizona to Florida. Made me so sad
Good video - Thanx
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment on my video, I appreciate it :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Great video. I am a second owner so will probably have to pay for my axle. Planning on ordering the axle bare, without the brake and hub assemble. Will save me about $500 per axle. Otherwise, you are looking at $900 plus plus freight and then tax in my state.
Hello Byron, I would highly recommend you complete a warranty form even if you are the second owner. Please read what I send to another viewer, your chances are every high in receiving a free replacement axle. If they do provide the axle and you are the second owner they call it "As a customer goodwill gesture" for the free replacement
"Thanks you so much. I've included the Dexter online warranty claim form and limited warranty policy below. The warranty is for original owners only so you will see the question asking this on the form, if not be honest and select NO. If you do they may respond with an email asking if you are the original owner, be honest and let them know you are not and let them know your situation and they may send you a axle "As a customer goodwill gesture"
Its important that you fill out the form completely as they look at it to approve or not approve the replacement or replacements of both axles. Provide pictures showing a straight edge on the wheels to show they are out of alignment. Check both sides of the trailer and if its only one side let them know that. If you have uneven tire wear take pictures of the tire wear. Make sure you provide as much information in the "Describe your issue" area. If draw a picture of the tops of all you 4 tires showing the tire groves, and write front of trailer and back of trailer. Take a tire tread depth gauge (amzn.to/4fBR0w7 ) and measure of the depth of each tread and record it on your drawing by each tire, take a picture of your drawing and submit it with your photos and mention what you did in the "Describe your issue" area. I hope this info is helpful, please feel free to ask more questions and let me know of the outcome."
Links to the Dexter online warranty claim form and limited warranty policy can be found below:
Dexter Limited Warranty -
www.dexteraxle.com/user_area/content_media/raw/dexter-limited-warranty-lit-400-00.pdf
Dexter Warranty Claim Form -
www.dexteraxle.com/Contact/Warranty-Claims
I have the 1905 mini single axle how do I jack up the trailer?
Hello and thanks for watching. With a single axle I would jack it up by placing the jack on the frame as close to the axle as possible. Make sure you are parked on flat ground and block the other side of the trailer tires so the trailer will not move. Thanks for asking your question
@@thetraveltrailerguy thank you
Do you have a video on greasing the hub
@@TheBuddyandlilly Yes I do and I must mention how important it is to make sure you are turning the drum while slowly pumping the grease in or you can blow out the back seal which would allow grease to inter the brake assembly area. I hope this helps - ua-cam.com/video/xW3GZreukuI/v-deo.htmlsi=i4-wLq8_s6_25Qgq
@@thetraveltrailerguy I would never use a grease gun method if possible. It is greased from the factory and should always be removed and inspected cleaned and regreased with new seals. Just my opinion. Since I have to pay for the axle I will order them without the brake and hubs to save about $500.
When are you going to open your own RV Repair shop? 😄
LOL I'm supposed to be retired. Fortunately we are camping at the coast next week for 3 nights and same with the next week.
Hi Michael. Another good video. I believe I have the same issue with one of my axles. What is the warranty time and how hard was it to get a replacement. Thanks for any info you can provide.
Thanks you so much. I've included the Dexter online warranty claim form and limited warranty policy below. The warranty is for original owners only so you will see the question asking this on the form, if not be honest and select NO. If you do they may respond with an email asking if you are the original owner, be honest and let them know you are not and let them know your situation and they may send you a axle "As a customer goodwill gesture"
Its important that you fill out the form completely as they look at it to approve or not approve the replacement or replacements of both axles. Provide pictures showing a straight edge on the wheels to show they are out of alignment. Check both sides of the trailer and if its only one side let them know that. If you have uneven tire wear take pictures of the tire wear. Make sure you provide as much information in the "Describe your issue" area. If draw a picture of the tops of all you 4 tires showing the tire groves, and write front of trailer and back of trailer. Take a tire tread depth gauge (amzn.to/4fBR0w7 ) and measure of the depth of each tread and record it on your drawing by each tire, take a picture of your drawing and submit it with your photos and mention what you did in the "Describe your issue" area. I hope this info is helpful, please feel free to ask more questions and let me know of the outcome.
Links to the Dexter online warranty claim form and limited warranty policy can be found below:
Dexter Limited Warranty -
www.dexteraxle.com/user_area/content_media/raw/dexter-limited-warranty-lit-400-00.pdf
Dexter Warranty Claim Form -
www.dexteraxle.com/Contact/Warranty-Claims
Links to products & videos I mention in this video can be found below.
I hope you check out my other helpful videos by clicking my link below -
www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Video - Travel Trailer Bent Dexter TorFlex Axle Problem & Replacement -
ua-cam.com/video/Ybbfn7BL20A/v-deo.htmlsi=5qSuSW6Tiu_8YfuZ
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I had a bent axle and even though I was not the original owner Dexter sent me a new axle at no charge.
Wow, is this on your Lance?
@@marynadippenaar8889 That's great Mary, Did you do it through the warrantee claim form on line or did you call them. Thanks for watching and commenting. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
@@carolpeck6872 Yes it is. The axle problem happened on out 10,000 mile trip while traveling along Interstate 10 , there were multiple large pot holes for miles that could not be avoided from Arizona to Florida. Made me so sad