Lippert Frames
When we purchased our trailer in 2005, the Lippert frame problems were common. Fast forward to 2014. We are now are looking at gently used units. Trying to limit the new to us unit to model ye...
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I'm not sure what year things got better but I believe they did make changes. We really don't hear much anymore regarding the subject - at least with newer trailers.
I would not hesitate to buy one that's 3~4 years old.
BTW, I've read so many poster claim it's the manufacturers fault Lippert provides defective frame because they demand light and cheap.
That couldn't be farther from the truth. Lippert frames don't fail because they're light, they fail because the workmanship on the welds is horrendous. Manufacturers don't spec welding techniques, that's something that's caused by poor training and lack of QC.
I would not hesitate to buy one that's 3~4 years old.
BTW, I've read so many poster claim it's the manufacturers fault Lippert provides defective frame because they demand light and cheap.
That couldn't be farther from the truth. Lippert frames don't fail because they're light, they fail because the workmanship on the welds is horrendous. Manufacturers don't spec welding techniques, that's something that's caused by poor training and lack of QC.
