Suspension Issue?
I have a 2013 Sierra 38' fifth wheel. I have lost 3 tires due to complete tread separation in 4 years. I thought originally that I had a load rating (E) tire problem. However, after replacing all 5 ti...
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With all that remedial work being done, I would've also considered adding shocks. They reduce vertical motion a lot and improve handling. Sure made a huge difference on our TT. I would have gone with a Dexter wet bolt kit & equalizers. If they used plastic bushings again, they can fail in just a couple thousand miles. Another thing I would have done is go up a size or two in axle/spring rating.
We had a previous TT that came from the factory with all 4 spring hangers bent to one side and the bottom flange of the I-beams was distorted at the hangers. Lippert said it was "within spec" but in the end after standing up to them, we got the whole dang TT replaced. When I looked around the dealer's lot, they had a whole bunch of other TTs with the same issue! I'm sure the dealer or factory did nothing about them.
Despite what they claim, Lippert churns out substandard design along with poor (no?) quality control. A big part of the problem is the lack of any industry standards from an org. such as ANSI or ASME. The RV manufacturers are also partly at fault.
I would have insisted that the trailer be taken to a reputable frame & axle shop. Besides get it done 100% correctly, it would have been in and out in no time. 5 months is absurd. We had a new TT and the dealer farmed out some some suspension work to a shop down the street who royally screwed it up even though I gave them a detailed drawing and specs. Ended up having to take it to a frame shop that I know and trust to fix it.
If you haven't yet, you should get to a scale so you know what your weights are.
We had a previous TT that came from the factory with all 4 spring hangers bent to one side and the bottom flange of the I-beams was distorted at the hangers. Lippert said it was "within spec" but in the end after standing up to them, we got the whole dang TT replaced. When I looked around the dealer's lot, they had a whole bunch of other TTs with the same issue! I'm sure the dealer or factory did nothing about them.
Despite what they claim, Lippert churns out substandard design along with poor (no?) quality control. A big part of the problem is the lack of any industry standards from an org. such as ANSI or ASME. The RV manufacturers are also partly at fault.
I would have insisted that the trailer be taken to a reputable frame & axle shop. Besides get it done 100% correctly, it would have been in and out in no time. 5 months is absurd. We had a new TT and the dealer farmed out some some suspension work to a shop down the street who royally screwed it up even though I gave them a detailed drawing and specs. Ended up having to take it to a frame shop that I know and trust to fix it.
If you haven't yet, you should get to a scale so you know what your weights are.
