Just got home from looking at a 2019 Outdoors RV 21RD trailer. It has a few issues I'd like to get some feedback on.
The trailer has dual axles with MORryde CRE 3000 suspension and a KYB shock on each wheel.
Issues:
1. Rear, driver-side tire has significantly uneven tire wear (inner part much more worn than outer). This is the only tire with uneven wear. Am I correct in assuming this is likely a misaligned axle, and that it'll be a few hundred bucks for a trailer axle shop to realign?
2. Suspicious dirt/grease on MORyde CRE 3000 suspension components; might need replacement. The installed version also doesn't have grease zerks, while new ones do. The same parts brand new, including the suspension part and the shackle kit are about $500 CAD. I'm assuming it's not a big deal to replace. Thoughts? Should I consider alternatives?
3. The bushings are shot on all four shock absorbers. All bushings are dried out with a dozen cracks in each. The shocks are KYB brand, but I don't know specific model number. Lots of KYB shocks are on Amazon for sub $100 CAD each.
4. Tires are all original, so 5 years old. Three seem to be in good condition, and the problematic one can be swapped with the matching spare. Am I correct in assuming that since the tires have plenty of tread and no cracks, there's no sense in replacing them at this point?
It seems to me that I can get the axle realigned, replace all suspension + shocks with new components, and be around $1200 CAD or so. Any reason not to do so?
Tagging a few folks for visibility:
@coleAK - for your towing and ORV experience
@TeCKis300 - for your towing and "everything" experience
A few other details:
- Owner seems non-technical and somewhat clueless. Interior drawers, cabinets, etc. are utterly filthy, suggesting poor overall maintenance.
- All exterior seals are original, cracking, and need replacement. I went over the interior very closely with a flashlight, no signs of leaks.
- Wheel bears were repacked last summer by a local tire shop.
- Fridge motherboard was replaced a few years ago. Supposedly no issues since.
- Frame is in excellent condition, with virtually no surface rust. Very clean for a 5 year old, BC trailer.
- Trailer stored under cover, and seems to be winterized properly.
The trailer has dual axles with MORryde CRE 3000 suspension and a KYB shock on each wheel.
Issues:
1. Rear, driver-side tire has significantly uneven tire wear (inner part much more worn than outer). This is the only tire with uneven wear. Am I correct in assuming this is likely a misaligned axle, and that it'll be a few hundred bucks for a trailer axle shop to realign?
2. Suspicious dirt/grease on MORyde CRE 3000 suspension components; might need replacement. The installed version also doesn't have grease zerks, while new ones do. The same parts brand new, including the suspension part and the shackle kit are about $500 CAD. I'm assuming it's not a big deal to replace. Thoughts? Should I consider alternatives?
3. The bushings are shot on all four shock absorbers. All bushings are dried out with a dozen cracks in each. The shocks are KYB brand, but I don't know specific model number. Lots of KYB shocks are on Amazon for sub $100 CAD each.
4. Tires are all original, so 5 years old. Three seem to be in good condition, and the problematic one can be swapped with the matching spare. Am I correct in assuming that since the tires have plenty of tread and no cracks, there's no sense in replacing them at this point?
It seems to me that I can get the axle realigned, replace all suspension + shocks with new components, and be around $1200 CAD or so. Any reason not to do so?
Tagging a few folks for visibility:
@coleAK - for your towing and ORV experience
@TeCKis300 - for your towing and "everything" experience
A few other details:
- Owner seems non-technical and somewhat clueless. Interior drawers, cabinets, etc. are utterly filthy, suggesting poor overall maintenance.
- All exterior seals are original, cracking, and need replacement. I went over the interior very closely with a flashlight, no signs of leaks.
- Wheel bears were repacked last summer by a local tire shop.
- Fridge motherboard was replaced a few years ago. Supposedly no issues since.
- Frame is in excellent condition, with virtually no surface rust. Very clean for a 5 year old, BC trailer.
- Trailer stored under cover, and seems to be winterized properly.