Lippert spec'd frame list

[rmalik1]

Which companies that use Lippert's frames & have their frames made specifically for their 5th wheels. (not a standard Lippert frame)

1)DRV
2)Cedar Creek
3)
4)
5) etc

[Duck]

I have noticed over the past year that the number of Lippert frame problems are very limited on trailers manufactured within the past two years. Maybe they finally got their act together.
Don

[dapperdan]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The FACT is Lippert builds what the RV Mfg wants, in general that is "Light and Cheap" so most of the frame problems arise from that requirement!

Bottom line YA get what YA pay for!

Couldn't agree more!!! There's a fine line between affordable and durable with cost being the driving force. Your money, your decision.

Dan

[mileshuff]

goducks10 wrote:
Bottom line is, it's still a Lippert frame.

So? Fact is the vast majority of RV's on the road use Lippert frames. Sure they'll have more complaints due to sheer volume but the vast majority of owners have no issues at all. I've seen several people with problems on Arctic Fox RV frames and they're supposedly one of the best. Seems complaints with Lippert have gone down in recent years as Lippert did go thru certifying its welders. I've owned 4 RV's all with Lippert frames over a 30 year span and zero problems.

[transamz9]

ChopperBill wrote:
No sense in going to the tow vehicle section. More truck talk on the fifth wheel section.

Just making a point Bill, chill.:)

[FlatBroke]

No sense in going to the tow vehicle section. More truck talk on the fifth wheel section.

[transamz9]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The FACT is Lippert builds what the RV Mfg wants, in general that is "Light and Cheap" so most of the frame problems arise from that requirement!

Bottom line YA get what YA pay for!

Is that why you bought the cheapest of the big three trucks? why not buy the more expensive truck if you get what you pay for?

I did buy the most expensive truck with all the bells and whistles!

Around here Rams are cheaper the Ford and Gm

RAM is the only one of the three that I consider a "TRUCK" :B

So in other words, you get what you pay for except when buying trucks.........:h

[Cummins12V98]

transamz9 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The FACT is Lippert builds what the RV Mfg wants, in general that is "Light and Cheap" so most of the frame problems arise from that requirement!

Bottom line YA get what YA pay for!

Is that why you bought the cheapest of the big three trucks? why not buy the more expensive truck if you get what you pay for?

I did buy the most expensive truck with all the bells and whistles!

Around here Rams are cheaper the Ford and Gm

RAM is the only one of the three that I consider a "TRUCK" :B

[transamz9]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The FACT is Lippert builds what the RV Mfg wants, in general that is "Light and Cheap" so most of the frame problems arise from that requirement!

Bottom line YA get what YA pay for!

Is that why you bought the cheapest of the big three trucks? why not buy the more expensive truck if you get what you pay for?

I did buy the most expensive truck with all the bells and whistles!

Around here Rams are cheaper the Ford and Gm

[Cummins12V98]

transamz9 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The FACT is Lippert builds what the RV Mfg wants, in general that is "Light and Cheap" so most of the frame problems arise from that requirement!

Bottom line YA get what YA pay for!

Is that why you bought the cheapest of the big three trucks? why not buy the more expensive truck if you get what you pay for?

I did buy the most expensive truck with all the bells and whistles!

[goducks10]

Sometimes these threads have excessive resonance :B

[rskeans]

Absolutely correct. The boxed frame raises the frequency and decreases the amount of deflection, hopefully outside of the point of annoyance. Everything has a natural resonance frequency.

[mich800]

rskeans wrote:

Mile High wrote:
What is the big deal about frame flex? Frames need to flex somewhat, or the rest of the coach takes the brunt. The coach just needs to be designed correctly to account for the flex.

Well, my old '08 Ford had frame flex that would resonate around 45mph. When in resonates you get 'g' amplication that potentially could lead up greater problems. Not saying this happens here, but it could. Boxed frames like in the Chevy and RAM solve that problem. Also the frames used in the Mobile Suites and Lifestyle, and a couple others won't have that problem.

They all resonate. A boxed frame does not magically make this issue disappear. It might change the frequency but not eliminate it. All automobile manufactures have departments where there role is to minimize this phenomenon. It may be by attaching something to aid in cancelling out the response or designing it to a frequency that will hopefully be experienced less frequently.

[ford_truck_guy]

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[transamz9]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
The FACT is Lippert builds what the RV Mfg wants, in general that is "Light and Cheap" so most of the frame problems arise from that requirement!

Bottom line YA get what YA pay for!

Is that why you bought the cheapest of the big three trucks? why not buy the more expensive truck if you get what you pay for?