Former TM tech in Tennessee?

nwhouston · 07-05-2018, 06:36 PM

Anyone know a former TM shop tech still in Tennessee at a dealer? Still looking for someone that can figure out our distortion problem. Two days on the road and we are seeing distorted base cabinets now. The screws I put into the floor through the sidewall (per Debbie and Doug) are literally backing themselves out. Bathroom wall no longer sits on top of base correctly. Literally every time we open it another distortion effect shows up. No clue as to root issue. Hoping a former TM tech might know what is wrong. Appreciate any leads. Larry, in Chattanooga tonight.

BrucePerens · 07-05-2018, 07:03 PM

Is there anything wrong with the center latches, especially on the rear shell?

nwhouston · 07-05-2018, 08:20 PM

As of this writing, no, the latches are working in the sense that they grip and hold properly, as do the ones for the upper shell. My prior posts on ‘bounce’ relate to the overall effects of internal parts coming loose, like one of the cabinet doors in the head. The mis alignment in the shell parts I think is a separate issue. But maybe they are related. This all started two years ago with no presenting event (aka we hit something or drove into a pit, etc). Have tried every idea I’ve seen on the site thus far. Hence the idea to try a former TM shop tech. Thanks. Larry

**Bill** · 07-06-2018, 05:24 AM

One other less likely idea. Examine all the welds in the hitch and A-frame area. Several years ago, we had bunch of failing welds. I suppose that this might cause things to go cockeyed as you are experiencing.

Bill

nwhouston · 07-06-2018, 06:10 AM

Bill, looked before per your post on this issue while at Dallas area rv tech. Nothing found. Need to do close inspection under entire trailer. Can say when hitch is level in two planes the floor in front of the fridge is not. That may be common.

**commodor47** · 07-06-2018, 06:46 AM

A few more ares to check come to mind;

Do you know if the previous owner had similar issues?

Check the frame alignment.

Check the roundness of the wheels.

Check the axle for alignment with the coupler.

Check the axle for damage due to being used as a jack point.

Your latest post seems to indicate a vibration issue while under tow. Some of the above could be the cause of what you are seeing as an alignment issue.

Dick