I am looking at a 2008 WW Superlite SL2805 5er at a good price. With all of the issues I am just beginning to read on this forum, I concerned about buying anything from WW. Is there any issues I should be looking at on this model when I inspect this rig? Most of the things I have read so far have to do with frame issues on the bumper pull models. Are the fifth wheels built any better??Anyone have this model? what has your experience been with major repairs needed?I normally would be reading all the posts doing a ton of research, but I have crappy internet here and don't have a lot of time before I need to decide on this trailer. So I am hoping I can shortcut that process by going directly to folks with experience with that or similar models.

Is this one of the models the has the modular frame? Bent tounge recall? Axles way light?I did some work on one for a friend of mine and it was WAY heavy for the chassis it was built on.

I bought one new Nov 07. I have probably 20k miles on it and keep it covered. The converter electrical box was defective and replaced under warranty. Replaced two right side tries after a blow out on the last trip to Colorado. The igniter on the refrigerator went on a trip. Am always doing some maintenance like hinges and fasteners. I usually haul one, sometimes two full size motorcycles. It has some hail dents on the front cover. Remember to use tie fasteners on the futons to keep them from coming loose. Don't know what else to say. I care for it and use it for 3 or 4 trips a year (vacations, Indy 500, motorcycle events, etc). Thinking about going to Daytona Bikeweek in '14. Just retired so hope to use it more.

I bought a new 2006 SL2805 5th, have not had any issues other than normal maintenance.I average 15k miles a year, but none on dirt. Only goes to race tracks.

Thanks for the quick replies guys. Kart-racer and LowRyter Do you know what the issues were with this unit in the class action suit?I read it and it does list the SL2805 in the suit in exhibit B, but it does not show any proposed fixes to any fifth wheels as it does on the bumper pull models in exhibit A.I can handle the normal DIY fixes and appliance issues most rigs have, but I don't want to get into a structural issue that is way beyond my capabilities.Any others??

. . .I walked away from WW ( thank god )after reading about lots of complaints & wound up with a used Fleetwood Gearbox 295FS; it is a 5th wheel, 30'6" & has MORE amenities than WW; Very satisfied with it; just the usual minor repairs from wear & tear. . .Lots of interior storage above cabinets also. . .FYI. . .YMMV

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Macs_Dad
Explorer
Jan 14, 2014
Weekend Warrior Superlite = 98" wide outside dims.

Weekend Warrior Wide Bodies = 102" wide outside dims

Right towards the end of Weekend Warrior did start making Superlite Wide Body toy haulers that are 102" wide also.
64thunderbolt
Explorer II
Jan 13, 2014
Just checked online and I stand corrected. Seems they were not wide bodies. Watched a vid and saw that the new ones have the supports for the perimeter walls on the chasssis which they did not in the earlier models. Guess they learned better. Appears to me they make them better than the 05 model I had.
64thunderbolt
Explorer II
Jan 13, 2014
can't recall pulling a tape on it but it was wider than the one it replaced. Could be 96".
LowRyter
Explorer
Jan 13, 2014
I think SL are 96 in wide
64thunderbolt
Explorer II
Jan 13, 2014
I wrote in my post, yes it was a wide body.
LowRyter
Explorer
Jan 12, 2014
wide body?
64thunderbolt
Explorer II
Jan 12, 2014
LowRyter wrote:
64thunderbolt wrote:
Exactly what it stands for. It's super light for a reason. Structure is sub par.

any proof regarding the SL2805/3005 fifth wheel trailers? These trailers weigh 6.5k LB dry plus 4k LB load capacity (10.5k total gross wt). Narrow body, no slides, basic trailer.

This thread has gone on for a couple of months and there have been no cases of structural problems posted. Typically when I camp anywhere most other RVers mention how overbuilt the frame looks.

If you have some tech info, I would be glad to know so I could perform preventive maintenance.

In a previous post I stated that I owned an 05 SL3005 5th wheel. The orig owner that I purchased it from took it back to Ca to the mfg. The sidewalls buckled due to the perimeter floor sagging. They jacked it up level and welded in kickers from the main frame to the perimeter rails along both sides to support the side walls. That's enough proof for me. Other than that it was ok. pulled good but hard to heat in cold weather due to no ins in the floor and very thin walls. It was a wide body and had ample room but I would not have another SL.
LowRyter
Explorer
Jan 12, 2014
64thunderbolt wrote:
Exactly what it stands for. It's super light for a reason. Structure is sub par.

any proof regarding the SL2805/3005 fifth wheel trailers? These trailers weigh 6.5k LB dry plus 4k LB load capacity (10.5k total gross wt). Narrow body, no slides, basic trailer.

This thread has gone on for a couple of months and there have been no cases of structural problems posted. Typically when I camp anywhere most other RVers mention how overbuilt the frame looks.

If you have some tech info, I would be glad to know so I could perform preventive maintenance.
64thunderbolt
Explorer II
Jan 12, 2014
Exactly what it stands for. It's super light for a reason. Structure is sub par.
derwud
Explorer
Jan 11, 2014
SL also equals Super Lite.

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