2002 R-Vision Trail Lite model 5281-S
Can anyone give me a first hand review on this fifth wheel? Looking at one and it looks nice and has an aluminum frame, but I've never heard much about them.
Forum Discussion
- I had a 2001, not sure the model number. It was built well but we outgrew it with the type and amount of camping we do. Some owners had problems with the laminated floor with delamination at a panel joint and excessive flex. One solution was to remove the aluminum underbelly and add more bracing in the problem areas.
- I had a 2004 TT for many years that held up beautifully! Sold it to someone I know - they continue to have great luck with it.
- I actually owned a 2002 R-Vision FW! Other than a few initial warranty defects, it held up very well for us for five years. We did have a recall on the FW hitch though that had to be taken care of. There was a flaw which allowed it to suffer stress fatigue and bend. The fix was actually pretty easy and our dealer installed it in one afternoon. It was just welding four reinforcing rods in it. We also had a recalled microwave that was replaced for free about four years into our ownership.
We took it down some very rough roads for our boondocking trips, and it always held up well. - Don't know much about R-Vision Trail Lite 5ers, but had a 2007 R-Vision 26' TT and never had any problems.
