Frame Rail Under Coupler Question
Afternoon all. I am new to the travel trailer/rv world. I just got a 2019 Rockwood 2706WS. I noticed when I was outside earlier doing just the general maintainence things before our first trip this...
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No need to weld completely shut, just a single tack in the middle is all that would be needed for stabilization of the ends of the tubing.
As I also mentioned, could have been intentionally factory bent in the center to make the joint where they come together thinner which may be helpful for making a bit more clearance for a tighter turning radius.
The bend at the ends should not cause any loss of strength at the hitch since the hitch assembly is welded to the top of the frame and the hitch assy should cover at least 12" of length that tubing.
The trailer ball mount assy adds reinforcement and the fact that is should cover at least 12" of the A frame top means a lot of the weight is spread out over a fairly large area of the frame tubing.
Trailer frame tubing is often bent at the trailer body to make a A frame/tongue which typically results in a bend and indentation on the tubing.
I would not be all that concerned.
If the bends were near the trailer body or in the middle of the A frame then I would be concerned.
If it bothers you, then take the trailer to a certified welding shop and have them add some reinforcement gussets.
As I also mentioned, could have been intentionally factory bent in the center to make the joint where they come together thinner which may be helpful for making a bit more clearance for a tighter turning radius.
The bend at the ends should not cause any loss of strength at the hitch since the hitch assembly is welded to the top of the frame and the hitch assy should cover at least 12" of length that tubing.
The trailer ball mount assy adds reinforcement and the fact that is should cover at least 12" of the A frame top means a lot of the weight is spread out over a fairly large area of the frame tubing.
Trailer frame tubing is often bent at the trailer body to make a A frame/tongue which typically results in a bend and indentation on the tubing.
I would not be all that concerned.
If the bends were near the trailer body or in the middle of the A frame then I would be concerned.
If it bothers you, then take the trailer to a certified welding shop and have them add some reinforcement gussets.
