Opinions on Pilgrim Open Road 378
Hi All, New to the forums but not new to RV's. My wife and I are considering purchasing a used 2007 Open Road 378SA4S. We absolutely love the floorplan. I know Pilgrim is out of business but cur...
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Steve,
We had a 2006 36RLDS for 3 years and the Lippert frame crapped out in the back. Cracks on the rear corners of both rear slides were indicators. Turns out frame lost cantiliver. Totalled ($18k!! To fix) a great looking inside and out, and wonderful floorplan. Would have still been a great park-site unit, but that isn't what we wanted.
Go to the forum mentioned. Many have no such problems, but enough do. The pinbox can be strengthened pretty easily if done in advance. There is no cheap cure for a broken rear frame.
We had a 2006 36RLDS for 3 years and the Lippert frame crapped out in the back. Cracks on the rear corners of both rear slides were indicators. Turns out frame lost cantiliver. Totalled ($18k!! To fix) a great looking inside and out, and wonderful floorplan. Would have still been a great park-site unit, but that isn't what we wanted.
Go to the forum mentioned. Many have no such problems, but enough do. The pinbox can be strengthened pretty easily if done in advance. There is no cheap cure for a broken rear frame.
