Axle in the Ramada

I've been home for about 72 hrs and have pulled the axle from under the Ramada thinking I would need to replace it....Good news after using a BFH and a chisel the old bearings came off and with a little sanding it looks like replacing the bearings and seals should get her back on the road. The brakes on the other hand are toast and will not be replaced....The tow vehicle has pulled heavier loads without any problems.

I saw alot of CAMPERS/CARAVANS in England and even a Hi/Low in Kuwait.....But nothing beats home and The great state of Tennessee !

BigJimmyinTN wrote:I've been home for about 72 hrs and have pulled the axle from under the Ramada thinking I would need to replace it....Good news after using a BFH and a chisel the old bearings came off and with a little sanding it looks like replacing the bearings and seals should get her back on the road. The brakes on the other hand are toast and will not be replaced....The tow vehicle has pulled heavier loads without any problems.

I saw alot of CAMPERS/CARAVANS in England and even a Hi/Low in Kuwait.....But nothing beats home and The great state of Tennessee !

Glad to hear that the bearing & seals job wasn't that bad. How are you going to pull without brakes?

I think he is saying his tow veh is capable of pulling the weight of that trailer (and stopping it) without brakes. A lot of pop ups and lighter weight trailers dont have brakes. I could probably pull mine without brakes ( I did a few times).. but its safer, with my small truck.. to have the brakes.

chuck wrote:I think he is saying his tow veh is capable of pulling the weight of that trailer (and stopping it) without brakes. A lot of pop ups and lighter weight trailers dont have brakes. I could probably pull mine without brakes ( I did a few times).. but its safer, with my small truck.. to have the brakes.

Heck, I could pull mine without brakes but isn't it the law to have brakes?

coolbreeze1 wrote:

chuck wrote:I think he is saying his tow veh is capable of pulling the weight of that trailer (and stopping it) without brakes. A lot of pop ups and lighter weight trailers dont have brakes. I could probably pull mine without brakes ( I did a few times).. but its safer, with my small truck.. to have the brakes.

Heck, I could pull mine without brakes but isn't it the law to have brakes?

After a little research I found the Tennessee Laws on pop-up & Campers..
Trailer Weight
# Pop up travel trailers, which weigh more than 3,000 pounds, must have working brakes on all four wheels. Trailers weighing between 1,500 to 3,000 lbs. are required by law to have breaks on at least one axle. Tennessee Travel trailers, which weigh less than 1,500 pounds, are not required to possess breaks.

Read more: What Is the Pop Up Travel Trailer Law in Tennessee? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5579407_pop-travel-trailer-law-tennessee_.html#ixzz1F9zvXn00

Thanks for the link. Just how much does you popup weigh?

It says it was 2400...By Law it should have brakes...BY LAW

Ok...After pushing the Ramada under the Carport ( By Hand ) The brake issue is an after thought for sure ! The Wife is going to love sharing her Parking space too !

coolbreeze1 wrote:
Heck, I could pull mine without brakes but isn't it the law to have brakes?

I can PULL mine, too without brakes, I just can't get it to stop without them!!!

merrykalia wrote:

coolbreeze1 wrote:
Heck, I could pull mine without brakes but isn't it the law to have brakes?

I can PULL mine, too without brakes, I just can't get it to stop without them!!!

Especially when your coming down from Flag Rock.

You got that right on the flag rock comment Tim!!!

Richard wrote:You got that right on the flag rock comment Tim!!!

That is one trip I will not forget.