We Purchased a new Forest River Wildcat 26ft TT in July of 2013. This July I dropped the belly pan to install some 12V power outlets. When I did I found that most of the electrical wires were not protected from chaffing on the frame as well as the water lines, but my biggest surprise was when I got near the axle and found that a frame cross member was bent. I believe that Forest River should buy this back. Where was their quality control? Please let me know your thoughts. If any one would like to see a picture of the cross member let me know.

You bought it this past July and did work the same month but you are addressing 2 months later? Could have been damaged at factory, during transportation from factory to dealer, at the dealers lot or while you owned it. There is going to be a bunch of finger pointing. The burden of proof is on you. You might find just replacing the part easier than fighting.Good luck.

I had a car that went through 3 set of front bushings in 3 months..(under warranty of course) But was concerned it was happening at all. Upon putting it up on a rack my attorneys mechanic determined it was going down the road at an angle. The camber toe couldn't be adjusted within specs. Factory issue. After a year of going back to the shop etc etc.. I found a solution, same dealer was more than happy to take it off my hands, if I purchased another vehicle. As mentioned it might be easier to just replace the bent cross member if doable an practical.

Pictures are nice - there are numerous pieces of angle iron and cross bracing under an RV - is it holding up a water tank? Is it the strip to screw the corrugated underbelly plastic to? Is it just a floor support? Is it the lateral support for stiffening the frame at the axle hangers? Lots of questions here. BTW, I've never seen a grommet used on a RV in the underbelly on typical mass produced brands...

There are several cross members from front to rear that help support the main frame rails. One being bent not that big of a deal unless it has caused other issue such as floor buckle or tires wearing unevenly. What issues does the bent cross member causing ??

mwebber78 wrote:Pictures are nice - there are numerous pieces of angle iron and cross bracing under an RV - is it holding up a water tank? Is it the strip to screw the corrugated underbelly plastic to? Is it just a floor support? Is it the lateral support for stiffening the frame at the axle hangers? Lots of questions here. BTW, I've never seen a grommet used on a RV in the underbelly on typical mass produced brands...Please post a picture(s)-you may get a little more useful comments about possible cause and whether it is a critical issue.

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joeprinter
Explorer
Sep 08, 2013
I had a car that went through 3 set of front bushings in 3 months..(under warranty of course) But was concerned it was happening at all. Upon putting it up on a rack my attorneys mechanic determined it was going down the road at an angle. The camber toe couldn't be adjusted within specs. Factory issue. After a year of going back to the shop etc etc.. I found a solution, same dealer was more than happy to take it off my hands, if I purchased another vehicle. As mentioned it might be easier to just replace the bent cross member if doable an practical.
workhardplayha1
Explorer
Sep 08, 2013
You bought it this past July and did work the same month but you are addressing 2 months later? Could have been damaged at factory, during transportation from factory to dealer, at the dealers lot or while you owned it. There is going to be a bunch of finger pointing. The burden of proof is on you. You might find just replacing the part easier than fighting.
Good luck.

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