Very frustrating situation, going to blow some steam!

MM49 wrote:

bstark wrote:

MM49 wrote:
I'll believe it when I see the photos. Trailer frames don't just snap. The frames are mild steel and bend more than break.
The OP needs to categorize the problems and not just let them build up in his mind. There are (1) factory issues. (2)Dealer issues, (3) maintenance, issues, at times it might feel like all you are doing is working on the RV, but things change. You eventually move to a different location on the curve.
MM49

Oh yeah they do indeed snap! There have been many, many cases documented showing frame failures with symptoms from "snapping to tearing".

Frame failures

Peruse the search feature of these very boards with inputs like "Lippert frame failure" as an example and you will even find threads dating back to at least 2005 with detailed photo coverage of the very problem the O/P is currently dealing with.

Of particular note are posts by poster "ib516" detailing his experience.

Yea, right. Frame failure on a trailer that is used four times a year. It must be failing on the south side of trailer from sun inflection???? I think that OP just wants a little attention.
MM49

Well if you're not satisfied with the link I provided earlier detailing situations of just this type of problem the O/P is posting about, giving you at least some pause for consideration of his truthfulness, I really don't see what else it would take for you to be convinced other than for you, god forbid, to experience a similar failure.

Just one more example: Frame failure

I also found this posted on Consumer Affairs:


Alan of East Tawas, MI on June 2, 2014
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We purchased a 50th Anniversary Edition Freedom Express Trailer. We took one trip came back home put on tire covers to discover that the frame was cracked, we went to the other side of the trailer and it was cracked there also. We contacted General RV in Birch Run and Coachman. Coachman said 'THEY HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE. Their remedy was to send out a repairman from Lippert who produces the frame for the trailers. He proceed to do a weld on both sides. They expected us to pay full price for a welded trailer.

We told them before they started repairs that we want no cobbled up welding job, we paid for new and expect new. We told Coachman if ours is so rare of a problem take it back and analysis it so it doesn't happen again. We have filed claim with BBB against General RV and Atty general complaint in Indiana against Coachman. So far no one will accept responsibility for the poor quality of the coach. We did nothing to cause a frame to crack in 2 months. This is the worse customer service ever. I plan to go to Trailer Life, Good Sam and anyone else that will listen. COACHMAN DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT.
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It has and does happen. It has even happened during delivery runs from factory to dealers. Talk to those guys when you meet them at fuel stops; the horror stories will make you cringe.