A-Frame Damage

Tequila wrote:
Chances are its a Lippert Frame which have a reputation for this. I have seen several. Make sure they sandblast the area first and get it re-welded and inspect the rest of it closely while you are at it. I would have them weld a 45 degree cross strut across that gap as well since this is obviously a stress point, and I would have them weld a plate across that crack. It will be stronger than just welding it shut. Do both sides. Do it before you drive it anywhere

Next time buy a Northwood, they make their own frames and they are stronger. Lance also does not use Lippert Frames, most other manufacturers do.

You are correct that it's a Lippert frame. I'm assuming what warranty the frame may have had has long since passed. I've heard about their poor reputation and I guess now I get to experience it firsthand. Based on everyone's responses, it sounds like this is a pretty common repair and I at least have a chance of getting it back on the road by next Friday. I have several places lined up to call first thing tomorrow morning. The dealer will be first, but there's a local RV collision repair place, commercial trailer frame repair shop, and even a Camping World should I get real desperate.

I was just stating last night to a friend of mine that I guess I should have got a Northwood product, although no manufacturer is immune to problems; look at the delam issues on older Arctic Foxes or the current camper tie down issues on their Wolf Creek campers. That same friend has a Lance trailer and he has several issues with it and says that he would probably choose something different if he had to do it over again.

Thanks for all the responses everyone! I'll keep you posted on how it turns out.