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04-30-2013, 03:47 PM
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#41
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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So what was the response or resolution of the problem by Parkliner? Has it been disclosed yet?
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04-30-2013, 03:56 PM
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#42
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 4,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
So what was the response or resolution of the problem by Parkliner? Has it been disclosed yet?
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Disclosed to whom?
From the immediately preceding posts, it sounds like the involved folks are talking to each other-?
Francesca
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04-30-2013, 04:01 PM
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#43
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Pray tell, perhaps the 2 owners will let the rest of us know how it has been resolved to their satisfaction. Curious minds like to know? Is it a different tire or wheel on these two units, or do all the units made have this issue and the owners are just not aware? It does not seem logical that the mold would change.
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04-30-2013, 04:17 PM
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#44
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Senior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: Parkliner
Alabama
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
So what was the response or resolution of the problem by Parkliner? Has it been disclosed yet?
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I received one response from Chandler from my initial email asking for pictures and details from the rim. I haven't heard back as to his thoughts on what is wrong and how to resolve as of yet. I will update when I hear something.
Note: I sent in pics yesterday.
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04-30-2013, 04:19 PM
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#45
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 4,669
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Thanks for the update, Mark!
Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Pray tell, perhaps the 2 owners will let the rest of us know how it has been resolved to their satisfaction. Curious minds like to know? Is it a different tire or wheel on these two units, or do all the units made have this issue and the owners are just not aware? It does not seem logical that the mold would change.
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Time will tell, Jim...
I'm just as curious as anyone, but probably have more time than many to follow these interesting threads.
In "normal folks time", it's been a mere 24 hours. I try to bear in mind that such people probably have other things to attend to as well, such as having an actual life!
Francesca
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04-30-2013, 04:19 PM
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#46
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Senior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: Parkliner
Alabama
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Francesca Knowles
I'm confused as to the word "fender"- is that on the streetside of the wheelwell? When I look at Parkliner pics that side just looks open to me.
The picture that Thom posted (post #29) looks to me like it's of the inside vertical surface of the well- the trailer body side.
Are your rub marks in a different location?
Francesca
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I think our rub marks are in the same location....the streetside of the trailer.
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04-30-2013, 04:45 PM
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#47
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Senior Member
Name: Thom
Trailer: Chevy AWD Van Conversion
Astoria Oregon
Posts: 1,004
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By the time i got home today ~1530 pacific, Cameron had replied via email ensuring (and i never doubted) that the issue would be resolved to our satisfaction. That Chandler was researching the issue in house and working through possible causes and solutions.
On the tire, mine is the same as stock/listed on PL site and this thread.
On my image. I am looking at the curb side tire pointing camera from my position about 6" back from front corner edge of tread looking diagonally toward the front fiberglass body/fender well. There seems to be no rub going on elsewhere (rear/top/etc).
Thom
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04-30-2013, 04:55 PM
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#48
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Senior Member
Name: Jack
Trailer: '98 BURRO 17WB
Delaware
Posts: 2,548
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Chandler and assistant pulled two of the earyl PLs to Williamsport PA last summer, one delivery, one demo. No report from the owner taking delivery suggests that the problem is of recent origin. The "streetside" rub, if that indeed points to inside of one well and outside of the oppo, suggests the problem in in axle manufacture or axle mounting.
jack
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04-30-2013, 04:57 PM
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#49
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1991 17 ft Horizon
Posts: 764
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I've checked mine since reading the thread, and I don't have any problem like Mark & Thom are having. I'll be interested to see what the problem is and the fix.
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04-30-2013, 05:00 PM
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#50
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 4,669
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Hey, Thom!
Now that you're home from work, presumably rested, and (perhaps) prepared to deal with busybodies like me:
How about measuring the depth of your wheel well, just to satisfy my 'satiable curiosity? I'd have asked Mark, but I think his trailer is stored elsewhere than at home...
Francesca
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04-30-2013, 05:37 PM
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#51
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Senior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: Parkliner
Alabama
Posts: 172
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Here is another picture that may clear up some of the confusion about location. In this picture, the front of the trailer is to the right. If you look close, you can just see the rubber marks on the bottom leading edge. It is happening at the same location on both sides of the trailer.
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04-30-2013, 05:39 PM
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#52
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Senior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: Parkliner
Alabama
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Wood
I've checked mine since reading the thread, and I don't have any problem like Mark & Thom are having. I'll be interested to see what the problem is and the fix.
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Thanks for checking! I will do my best to keep everyone updated.
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04-30-2013, 05:43 PM
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#53
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Senior Member
Name: Michael J
Trailer: U-Haul VT
Indiana
Posts: 505
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Francesca Knowles
Hey, Thom!
just to satisfy my 'satiable curiosity?
Francesca
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After all these years together, I finally find out on this forum that you are a fan of "How the elephant got its trunk". I Used to read it to all three of your Semi Step daughters when they were young and am now starting on some of your 7 Semi Step Grandchildren. Apparently we have more in common than I thought.
Michael J.
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04-30-2013, 05:55 PM
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#54
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Would be a nice courtesy if we could give the manufacturer a chance to solve the issue before we all start asking for trailer specs and wildly speculating on the cause of the problem.
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04-30-2013, 06:20 PM
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#55
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1991 17 ft Horizon
Posts: 764
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Mark, Looks to me like there just isn't enough clearance to the right of the tire. Mine seems to have more clearance there, if I could get a decent picture I would take one but I'll probably have to wait until I get it out of the barn.
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04-30-2013, 06:22 PM
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#56
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Senior Member
Name: Tom
Trailer: none
Minnesota
Posts: 250
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a torsion axle actually springs in a arch, unloading axle tire will go down and forward, loading axle will make tire go up and forward, not much but maybe enough, picture to me looks tight. When i fitted my Scamp with 14 in wheels i didnt have problems with back or top ....it was the leading edge wheel opening cutout, due to the articulation of axle, and wider tires but that was a retrofit also
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04-30-2013, 06:22 PM
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#57
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carol H
Would be a nice courtesy if we could give the manufacturer a chance to solve the issue before we all start asking for trailer specs and wildly speculating on the cause of the problem.
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That would leave one or two posts a day.
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04-30-2013, 06:25 PM
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#58
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Senior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: Parkliner
Alabama
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Wood
Mark, Looks to me like there just isn't enough clearance to the right of the tire. Mine seems to have more clearance there, if I could get a decent picture I would take one but I'll probably have to wait until I get it out of the barn.
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It is a difficult area to get a good picture of because of the angle and shadows. I can't really tell, but looking at your picture of the PL on this site it appears mine curves slightly inward at the bottom and yours does not?
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04-30-2013, 06:45 PM
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#59
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Senior Member
Name: Thom
Trailer: Chevy AWD Van Conversion
Astoria Oregon
Posts: 1,004
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just some ramblin' thoughts as i pass this way...
Francesca, On measuring the wheel well? I could not even begin to give any numbers that would make sense. It curves inward and nothing i shared would help any one ponder what is going on.
Egg-Family... my apologies if anything i have said has offended or come off as wanting to stir-up-trouble (and i'll even include Mark and hopefully not put words in his mouth)... In no way is anything in this post/thread intended to suggest Chandler or Parkliner crew inability to rise to the challenge and solve this. I think the beauty of this forum is that many heads can get together and brainstorm, which i believe is happening (elephant trunk included . Chandler has not seen this arise yet, so maybe someone's Ah-Ha moment could point to a solution.
Thom
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04-30-2013, 07:23 PM
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#60
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Senior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: Parkliner
Alabama
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by accrete
just some ramblin' thoughts as i pass this way...
Francesca, On measuring the wheel well? I could not even begin to give any numbers that would make sense. It curves inward and nothing i shared would help any one ponder what is going on.
Egg-Family... my apologies if anything i have said has offended or come off as wanting to stir-up-trouble (and i'll even include Mark and hopefully not put words in his mouth)... In no way is anything in this post/thread intended to suggest Chandler or Parkliner crew inability to rise to the challenge and solve this. I think the beauty of this forum is that many heads can get together and brainstorm, which i believe is happening (elephant trunk included . Chandler has not seen this arise yet, so maybe someone's Ah-Ha moment could point to a solution.
Thom
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I agree. I haven't ever stated (or even thought) that Parkliner isn't willing or able to resolve this problem. I did have concerns about getting their attention, but that has been resolved and they are now involved. After meeting Chandler, I'm 100% convinced a solution will be found.
That said, this forum has many folks with experience, knowledge, and abilities...a solution just might come from here too. At worst, I gained the emails that got me in contact with Parkliner, alerted others (like Thom) to the issue, and I've learned some things about axles. All good.
I would still steer someone towards Parkliner in a heartbeat!
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