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Old 12-23-2011, 08:29 PM   #1
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Broken Spring in Arkansas - HELP

I have a 2004 Mobile Suites 36RS3 and have broken the right front leaf spring. I am stranded in Russellville Arkansas on Friday night before Christmas. I am on my way to Memphis to spend Christmas with my Grandson who has brain cancer and is at St. Jude. Luckily I am only 200 miles from Memphis but I am at a loss where to get a replacement spring. I have emailed DRV but don't seriously expect a reply in a timely manner. Does anyone have the phone number and a name of someone at DRV who might be able to help me find a part? I can probably get someone in Russellville to help me install it but I need to get the spring. I am driving into Memphis to stay at a hotel until Tuesday when things open back up, but I need to be able to call DRV. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Old 12-23-2011, 09:38 PM   #2
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I would call and ask for Tom Peck. I don't have his home phone. But you might try 411 not sure.... I do believe Drv is closed until after Christmas. I would also try to call TrailAir they might be able help. There is also a Drv dealership in Memphis Tn. its name is either D&N or D&H its close to Graceland. Don't know if they can help or not maybe they can give you some ideas. Good Luck... And good Luck and Prayers to your Grandson..... Happy Trails...
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Old 12-23-2011, 10:39 PM   #3
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You are better off trying to find a spring/axle shop close by--anyone of those could fix the spring. But even that is gonna be hard until Monday.
It should be 26" eye-to-eye.
Good luck.
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Old 12-23-2011, 11:03 PM   #4
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Good Point Joe. I would Google Spring shops. Happy Trails...

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Old 12-24-2011, 07:00 AM   #5
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There is a DRV dealer in Springdale AR "Wheels RV" I have never been there but have heard from several people that they are a very good bunch of folks. Phone number 479-306-5555.. Thoughts and prayer to you and your grandson..Good luck
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Old 12-24-2011, 09:03 AM   #6
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Since you have a 2004 MS
Try this linkhttp://www.dexteraxle.com/find_a_distributor______
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Old 12-24-2011, 02:32 PM   #7
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Like mentioned here, any decent size town should have a truck spring shop. That is who you want to see. If you have the exact thickness , width and eye to eye diam, they can fix you up. Or have the old spring removed and take it in. They an make it from there. They will re-use the stack and just replace the main spring. Cost is cheap, around $40 plus maybe $20 to have them bind it together. Buy new U-Bolts too. Always best.

I had one break a few years ago on a holiday weekend. I bought a spare and carry it now. Just in case. Its easy to change with the right tools and a couple heavy jacks and blocks. Any RV repair guy or truck shop can do it if you need someone to help.

Good luck! Have a good Xmas with your family.

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