Extensive Traveling with a 5th Wheel
We currently own a 2018 Jayco Eagle HT 28.5RSTS. As we get closer to retirement, our thoughts have turned to taking longer (in duration and distance) trips. I'm concerned about this rig being an HT si...
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So many trailers are sitting on a Lippert frame however all Lippert frames are not the same. The area to check on is where the frame & running gear takes the worst beating.
Specifically, the spring hanger area & the number of spring leafs. Also, if not already installed, shocks.
As for the rest of the trailer it really depends on how well the builder has constructed 'the house'.
We have a 11,500lb dry weight Alpenlite 5er 34 of late 2007 vintage. Lippert frame. Spring areas re engineered completely. Spring packs upgraded from 6 to 7 leaf plus it already had shocks. Wish I knew more precisely but estimate that way more than 100,000 miles have been put on the trailer.
We are multi month long distance travellers seldom being anywhere more than 3-4 days. That is an awful lot of wear & tear on the trailer systems such as the slides. Don't expect trouble free performance with that kind of travel. Being able to take care of the small issues, & some of the big ones, saves lots of money.
Specifically, the spring hanger area & the number of spring leafs. Also, if not already installed, shocks.
As for the rest of the trailer it really depends on how well the builder has constructed 'the house'.
We have a 11,500lb dry weight Alpenlite 5er 34 of late 2007 vintage. Lippert frame. Spring areas re engineered completely. Spring packs upgraded from 6 to 7 leaf plus it already had shocks. Wish I knew more precisely but estimate that way more than 100,000 miles have been put on the trailer.
We are multi month long distance travellers seldom being anywhere more than 3-4 days. That is an awful lot of wear & tear on the trailer systems such as the slides. Don't expect trouble free performance with that kind of travel. Being able to take care of the small issues, & some of the big ones, saves lots of money.
