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    Found Loose Bolts on New 2020 310GK-R - Where Auto Leveling Legs Connect to Frame

    I've been meaning to write about this but keeps slipping my mind. I took possession of my new Solitude 310GK-R December 2, 2019.
    I'm a new full time Rver. First stop from my cold, rainy Nashville home was Starke Florida. First chance to get up under my RV and check bolts, shackles, springs, chloroplast liner, etc. Upon checking the large bolts that attach my leveling legs to the RV frame, I found 2 or 3 "very loose" (ready to fall out) and at least 5-6 more that needed to be "tightened" up. Hope the English police don't get me for that word.

    All other bolts were found to be tight under there. Point of e-mail is to recommend you might want to check yours on a semi routine basis if not doing it already. Safe travels my friends. Benny
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    Quote Originally Posted by bhop56 View Post
    I've been meaning to write about this but keeps slipping my mind. I took possession of my new Solitude 310GK-R December 2, 2019.
    I'm a new full time Rver. First stop from my cold, rainy Nashville home was Starke Florida. First chance to get up under my RV and check bolts, shackles, springs, chloroplast liner, etc. Upon checking the large bolts that attach my leveling legs to the RV frame, I found 2 or 3 "very loose" (ready to fall out) and at least 5-6 more that needed to be "tightened" up. Hope the English police don't get me for that word.

    All other bolts were found to be tight under there. Point of e-mail is to recommend you might want to check yours on a semi routine basis if not doing it already. Safe travels my friends. Benny
    Also check your pin box mounting bolts. Some people (including myself) have found loose ones from the factory.

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    Thanks for the heads-up, @bhop56. I went out and checked ours this morning. Of 36 bolts, only one was loose enough to turn by hand. All but one or two needed tightening to one degree or another, though - some a couple of turns.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Chance View Post
    Thanks for the heads-up, @bhop56. I went out and checked ours this morning. Of 36 bolts, only one was loose enough to turn by hand. All but one or two needed tightening to one degree or another, though - some a couple of turns.

    Rob
    Glad to provide a tip. I've been "stealing" your tips and some other RV vet's tips for a while. I'm headed out in a few minutes to check my kingpin bolts per Chris's post above.
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    Reporting back on 310GK-R "bolts to frame/kingpin check". Bolts that connect kingpin to frame-all secure. However the two long bolts that connect the MORryde "cushion" to the kingpin - one bolt needed a single turn. There are two long bolts through the blue housing.
    I tried to attach a couple pics for my own practice. They might actually show when I send this e-mail. Thanks for the tip Chris.
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    Reporting back on 310GK-R "bolts to frame/kingpin check". Bolts that connect kingpin to frame-all secure. However the two long bolts that connect the MORryde "cushion" to the kingpin - one bolt needed a single turn. There are two long bolts through the blue housing.
    I tried to attach a couple pics for my own practice. They might actually show when I send this e-mail. Thanks for the tip Chris.
    By the way, I found the "blue cushion housing" would move a little (1/8 inch or less side to side. Seem to have some inbuilt slack in it.
    Anyone else finding this? This is after the two long bolts were tight.
    RV: 2020 Solitude 310GK - FB Paint, 300W Solar, Onan 5500 Gen, DP Windows, Samsung R-Frig, Splendide Stacked W/D.
    Tow Vehicle: 2020 3500 Silverado, DRW, HC Pkg., D-Max 6.6L Diesel, 10 Spd. Allison Trans.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CoChris View Post
    Also check your pin box mounting bolts. Some people (including myself) have found loose ones from the factory.

    Chris
    As @CoChris mentioned, I would suggest adding the pin box bolts to your annual checks. After our first lengthy trip, a few of the bolts had worked a bit loose, meaning when I applied a torque wrench, a couple of them were slightly short of the proper torque, but not too bad. My manual says to ensure they are inspected annually and torqued to 90-110 ft.-lbs. I'm guessing yours would be the same, but I would check just in case. Stay safe! -Diego

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    Found a few loose jack bolts on our 2019 310GK, moved the rear jacks up one set of bolt holes also. The hydraulic lines had enough slack, this is the max lift as the top of the jack is almost touching the trailer.

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