Thoughts on 2004 Nu-Wa Hitchiker II LS
Hello all! My husband and I are looking to upgrade to a fifth wheel from a travel trailer and currently have our eye on a used 2004 Hitchhiker II LS Fifth Wheel Series M-34.5 RLTG that we found local...
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naspaz wrote:
1. We have a small seam separation on the front, driver's side (just forward of the bedroom slide) when hitched. I've tried different caulkings with almost success. I'm getting ready to try eternabond on it - something others say works for them. The seam separation could possibly be evidence of a broken weld, but not likely. Check the unit out to see if there is any evidence of this problem.
We had the same seam separation on our 2007 32.5 UKTG. There has been a problem with broken welds on the aluminum frame, so this is an issue you should investigate; check the Nuwa forum. HH can repair them perfectly, and I believe others have reported good results at dealers. We got a MH last year upon the insistence of my lovely DW. If it were up to me, I would have kept the HH for a very long time, and repaired the welds if the separation became worse. It was a solid unit for the money, very well built and great floor plans.
Good luck!
1. We have a small seam separation on the front, driver's side (just forward of the bedroom slide) when hitched. I've tried different caulkings with almost success. I'm getting ready to try eternabond on it - something others say works for them. The seam separation could possibly be evidence of a broken weld, but not likely. Check the unit out to see if there is any evidence of this problem.
We had the same seam separation on our 2007 32.5 UKTG. There has been a problem with broken welds on the aluminum frame, so this is an issue you should investigate; check the Nuwa forum. HH can repair them perfectly, and I believe others have reported good results at dealers. We got a MH last year upon the insistence of my lovely DW. If it were up to me, I would have kept the HH for a very long time, and repaired the welds if the separation became worse. It was a solid unit for the money, very well built and great floor plans.
Good luck!
