Lippert components ???

Ahhh! The vocal minority!

99.8? Have no idea where you got that figure, but based on what I've read on this site and elsewhere you're way, way off. The bottom line is they make poor products and do not stand behind them. The company has a terrible reputation - again read the many reports of problems on this site. There are a lot of RVers who refuse to purchase an RV with a Lippert frame and based on the issues I've had with some of their other components, I can understand why.

They stay in business because more than 99.8% of the things they supply (from frames on down) never have a problem.

When you produce the volume that they do, even 0.2% or less becomes a large enough number to be noticed, particularly when the complainers expect perfection at a reasonably low price.

Given a high enough price for the product, the manufacturer (Lippert) can reduce the failure rate as far as the consumer desires.

All it takes is money!

Of course, most of us could never afford another trailer.

willutfid wrote:
Regardless of where the components are made, they are basically junk. I'd read for years about all the problems/issues with Lippert frames and other components (just do a search on the forum). But I'd never been a Lippert basher until troubles we experienced on a recent trip. First, the door handle/latch/lock malfunctioned and we were literally locked inside our 5th wheel. Unfortunately, we had no choice but to damage the door in order to get out.

Our second little misadventure occurred when our Lippert stairs fell apart as we were driving down the road. The stairs dropped down, drug on pavement and resulted in quite a bit of damage to the 5th wheel. And no, the stairs were not out or partially out. We'd driven a number of miles since our last stop - and I've RVed for many years so habitually check my mirrors. Only thing I can figure is something gave way in the stair assembly. One of the people I spoke to at Lippert actually said to me "well they worked OK for nearly a year-and-half" I guess Lippert considers this an accomplishment.

In any event, the components were installed on a 5th wheel with a two year bumper-to-bumper warranty and the problems occurred when we'd owned the RV for less than a year and a half (or right in that area). When I contacted the RV manufacturer, whom for certain reasons, I don't want to name at this point, they said they'd have to submit the multiple pictures I'd taken to the manufacturer for their review. At that point I didn't know the supplier was Lippert. A few days later, I received an email indicating my warranty claim was being denied due to the reply the RV manufacturer received from Lippert - which was attached to the email. Lippert said and I quote "we are unable to determine a manufacturing defect occurred". What? Give me a break.

I later called Lippert and can say their customer service is equally as poor as their products. They basically said "tough".

So, I am now on the long, long list of Lippert bashers. I honestly don't know how a company like this stays in business.

They stay in business because they are behind so many parts that go into an RV that without them you couldn't build one. Lippert either makes the parts, subs out parts manufacturing or owns a company that makes the parts. I'm sure their price points are reason enough. Even if a part doesn't say Lippert on it doesn't mean Lippert isn't behind it.

OP
A certain component on a certain year model trailer may be made in a certain plant site however the next years model component may be made at another plant site.
Best bet is a 1-800 or email the company and ask them directly.

Regardless of where the components are made, they are basically junk. I'd read for years about all the problems/issues with Lippert frames and other components (just do a search on the forum). But I'd never been a Lippert basher until troubles we experienced on a recent trip. First, the door handle/latch/lock malfunctioned and we were literally locked inside our 5th wheel. Unfortunately, we had no choice but to damage the door in order to get out.

Our second little misadventure occurred when our Lippert stairs fell apart as we were driving down the road. The stairs dropped down, drug on pavement and resulted in quite a bit of damage to the 5th wheel. And no, the stairs were not out or partially out. We'd driven a number of miles since our last stop - and I've RVed for many years so habitually check my mirrors. Only thing I can figure is something gave way in the stair assembly. One of the people I spoke to at Lippert actually said to me "well they worked OK for nearly a year-and-half" I guess Lippert considers this an accomplishment.

In any event, the components were installed on a 5th wheel with a two year bumper-to-bumper warranty and the problems occurred when we'd owned the RV for less than a year and a half (or right in that area). When I contacted the RV manufacturer, whom for certain reasons, I don't want to name at this point, they said they'd have to submit the multiple pictures I'd taken to the manufacturer for their review. At that point I didn't know the supplier was Lippert. A few days later, I received an email indicating my warranty claim was being denied due to the reply the RV manufacturer received from Lippert - which was attached to the email. Lippert said and I quote "we are unable to determine a manufacturing defect occurred". What? Give me a break.

I later called Lippert and can say their customer service is equally as poor as their products. They basically said "tough".

So, I am now on the long, long list of Lippert bashers. I honestly don't know how a company like this stays in business.

http://www.lippertcomponents.com/products-list

Hope this helps..

Thanks to all who have answered.

Why not send them an e-mail and ask about the specific part you are wondering about????