Lippert components ???

That doesn't even sound close to right - doesn't even really make sense. Are you sure you read the response from Lippert right?

57 Panhead wrote:

dougrainer wrote:
Lippert Frames are built to the OEM engineering specs. NOT LCI specs. LCI just takes the specs from the manufacturer and builds the frame. So, any frame problems (not bad welds but weight or design) fall back on the Manufacturer of the RV, not LCI. Doug

This is BULL DUNG!! The manufacturer of any product is responsible for the quality of that product REGARDLESS of what the specs are. The quality of the construction is always the responsibility of the company bulding it.

Steve

I agree, I have been talking about bearings (other things from Lippert may be alright,suit yourself) I had 2 wheel bearings go out and I have a friend that had 1 wheel bearing go out on the same brand of trailer that was purchased within 15 days of mine.

Lippert sent me this "In an effort to become more consistent with industry standards, Lippert Components Customer Service will no longer supply warranty parts at no charge"

Really love that company

Mootpoint wrote:
I have found it very surprising how many people converse about bad LCI products and don't realize that they have those components on their own rigs. "My rig is a ??????? therefore it can't be from LCI." WRONG!
And it's not rocket science to find out.
FYI, I have had 3 LCI built products over the last 14 years and haven't anymore problems than others with different brands.
You'll hear similar comments in a bar between Ford, Chevy or Dodge owners.
No one here has said that they work or have worked in the business at the manufacturing, design or quality control level for any factory so they don't know didly about any specs or manufacturing practices of any of the companies as far as I am concerned.
Manufacturing of numerous products will always yield some lemons. The more you make the more problems you'll hear just because of the numbers. Quite simple really.
So instead of getting twisted about LCI let us be thankful we are not experiencing some of the problems others are with any brand of rig.

Good points Mootpoint!

I have found it very surprising how many people converse about bad LCI products and don't realize that they have those components on their own rigs. "My rig is a ??????? therefore it can't be from LCI." WRONG!
And it's not rocket science to find out.
FYI, I have had 3 LCI built products over the last 14 years and haven't anymore problems than others with different brands.
You'll hear similar comments in a bar between Ford, Chevy or Dodge owners.
No one here has said that they work or have worked in the business at the manufacturing, design or quality control level for any factory so they don't know didly about any specs or manufacturing practices of any of the companies as far as I am concerned.
Manufacturing of numerous products will always yield some lemons. The more you make the more problems you'll hear just because of the numbers. Quite simple really.
So instead of getting twisted about LCI let us be thankful we are not experiencing some of the problems others are with any brand of rig.

57 Panhead wrote:

dougrainer wrote:
Lippert Frames are built to the OEM engineering specs. NOT LCI specs. LCI just takes the specs from the manufacturer and builds the frame. So, any frame problems (not bad welds but weight or design) fall back on the Manufacturer of the RV, not LCI. Doug

This is BULL DUNG!! The manufacturer of any product is responsible for the quality of that product REGARDLESS of what the specs are. The quality of the construction is always the responsibility of the company bulding it.

Steve

X1000! I really get tired of the specification rhetoric!

The one thing I can say...I see quite a difference in the quality of welds, etc., on our 2013 Lippert Frame, as compared to our 2008 Lippert frame...but the fact of the matter is we have had NO problem with either one. The 2008 had over 80K miles on it when traded in and was doing just fine...

My take is Lippert builds 98% of the towable RV frames on the road today. 95% have no issues. When we hear of issues with Lippert frames it is simply because they build a clear majority of the frames. They have no close competitor.

I don't believe Lippert is perfect and that everything they make is flawless,however I don't believe everything they make is junk either.
I imagine for the amount of frames they produce their error rate is pretty low.
Without Lippert there would be very few towable RV's.

Panhead,

Quality of work...yes!

Suitability for intended use...no!

redcow wrote:
Anyone know email address for lippert?
I sent them a message: Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently:

warranty@lci.com

Love this company:

this is new address:warranty@lci1.com

kennethwooster wrote:
My biggest complaint with Lippert is lack of taking care of their bad work and service. I will not go into it, but will do my best to avoid Lippert anything. Current 5th (Cameo), has in house frame. Now Lifestyle uses that same frame and builds them in house. I try to avoid trouble products.

x2. We went with Northwood. They too build their own frames. Al-KO axles too. Not sure if they're better than Lippert, but after our last TT with Lippert axles I'll take my chances with AL-KO or Dexter. My king pin was a Lippert though until I changed it to a MorRyde.