For those who have used a 4x4 spacer--Did you have any problems with the leverage of the wheel being spaced 4 inches back causing the fence to want to twist or go out of plumb? I have a wood fence pickets on a metal adjust a gate frame. Thanks.
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So far I have not had any issues, I have a 6' Stockade fence but the gate is made from pressure treated 2x4's that are covered on both sides with T1-11 8 in. On-Center Fir Plywood Siding. The gate is heavy but moves well with these wheels. I mounted the 4x4 so its bottom is higher then the pivot point on the wheel avoiding the rotational problem. I also put slate down where the wheels move to provide a smoother surface.
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Ginger: The MAIN thing you need to be concerned with is if the post to hold the stand will fit your frame, not the distance between the legs! I have seen and installed many of these types of k-stands and it ALWAYS WROKS. Don't know what size wheel bike you have, but I have 26" wheels. The stand comes sized for a 27+" wheel so in most cases you will need to take an inch or so of each leg to make for a sturdy k-stand. I run a 26" Hybrid so I sawed off about a 1/2" each leg then replaced the rubber pads. No sweat 5 minitues with a hacksaw and you are good to go!. After my modification the distance between each leg in My caee came out to be about 7-3/4" center to center if that helps. I run dual painiers and the stock k-stand just would not do. Overall I'm very harry with my puchase!
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Buy wood shims. Thats what i did and it made it nice and tight fit. A 4x4 post will not be a tight fit on its own. Add some shims and it'll be perfect. Mine is rock solid after i sunk it in Quikcrete
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I put a straight edge across the back of the tire. Measured 4 1/4" to the wheel mounting face on the hub. Hope that answerers your question.
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Yes. We are having that problem. The gate is dragging on the ground. We don't even shut it now, until we can find a better fix. We also have a problem with the tire forcing a rotation. Not enough room between the wheel and wood for the wheel to rotate. We solved this with strong green wire which prevents the rotation.
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That's a tough question to blanket-answer since tire size and spacing can vary so much. I usually have to put the numbers into my technical drawing program to see if it will fit. However, you CAN 'trim' the end of the Camper Leveler up to 4" for tight situations with no adverse effect. I have included a PDF showing that option.Please feel free to contact us again if you have further questions. We work directly with the owner of Andersen and would be happy to provide a further answer, if you'd like.
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I have a13 foot gate that I know weighs 300 lbs or more and put one wheel near the center, to help with the load of putting the wheel near the end. It's been there for over a month now and is holding up well. I have tried two other wheels and the didn't work. The ground is packed gravel but uneven. I plan on putting something in the ground along the wheel path for it to ride more smoothly. It's an easy mount on a chain link fence support rail. Good product for sure, time will tell if I am pushing it past it's limits.
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I'm not able to help, I put this together for my granddaughter for Christmas last year and it's been at her house so I can't even look at it. If I remember correctly there were some kind of spacers that went on before/after the wheel itself and it was a little difficult to get them on. Sorry I can't help.
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I had the same problem, but after a few trys I stretched it full out and it worked, then I had a problem hooking it to the rails as they were wider, I found if you tip the plastic to the outside it will jiggle in place. I have enjoyed using them.
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I had the same problem. My son took it home and fixed it for me. Please check instructions. If you don't have them, you can google them. Note the placement of the spacers on the wheels. If the spacers are put on incorrectly, the wheels will bang into each other and not be able to close up. You will need to remove the lock pieces on the wheels and replace the spacers onto the other frame. Hope this helps.
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I called the factory. They eliminated the 3/8 drive (model now ends with an "a") and went to a cast design for more strength. The problem they addressed is the gorillas out there overtorqueing, which would break out the 3/8" drive part. If people would learn to use a torque wrench, this wouldn't be a problem. As an engineer, I can say they did the right thing. While a little more inconvenient, it more importantly also won't break.
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The fence on mine is not warped. I just checked it using a 4 foot aluminum straight edge across the length and both diagonals. It appears to be very straight.
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I had to drill a hole into the plate that holds my wheel (forward of the axle). In order to attach it to the actual axle bolt, I was told I'd need to buy a whole new wheel with a longer axle. Drilling the hole was the best idea and has not compromised the integrity of the steel that holds the wheel in place. Now that I have that set up, its a very fast connect, disconnect. If I could attach a photo I would but I don't see where that's possible.
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I have a square nosed horse trailer with living quarters, which with the short bed Ford F350 had really limited my turning radius. My wife accidently turned too short and broke out my rear window. So we got this hitch, and definitely improved our turn issues. We could still have an issue with the back window if we turn very sharp, but it has not been a problem to this point. We have plenty of maneuverabilty to put the trailer where we want it if we are careful. Hope this helps. The four inch setback certainly helped.
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take the box spring off and change the spacer. then put box spring back on. I would suggest trying the middle spacer first, then if not right only have to change once.
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Hi, I'm not exactly sure what you're asking but I have never had a problem adjusting the fence or the way the fence lines up for the cuts. I do not use this particular tool on a regular basis like some others, but when I do it works flawlessly and placement of the cut is very accurate and easy to see. I hope this helps and if you want to email back we can chat some more about it. I have found this to be an excellent tool.
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Shim and/or float between the studs by centering with tightening the screws on each side. I doubt it will be an issue. Framing members are not that accurate when constructed in the field. You may find the opening slightly smaller in reality. Good lock.