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64thunderbolt
Jan 12, 2014Explorer II
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.
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