Huntindog wrote:
I am very glad that my manufacturer spec'd a heavy duty Lippert frame.
If anyone here can do the fix, you are the one.
I agree that trying to jack it back into place will likely damage other areas....
The only way I can think of fixing this would be to raise the box off of the frame.... That is a HUGE undertaking, and will need some thinking outside the box to accomplish.
I am interested in how Lippert would fix it, and what your plan of attack is.
The suspense is killing me...
Seriously, I am sorry that you are facing this issue. No one should have to face this sort problem.
Hi Huntingdog,
Thanks for the good words. Yeh, I'm sorry too I'm facing this, but I've got it now and we will get it fixed and learn from it.
That I-88 in NY was brutal with potholes. That is not a normal situation, man I hope not... but it shows that these RV frames are right on the edge of what can come at you on the road.
There is a big learning for me to on how the frame can fail. If I would of known what to look for on the lower flange for being bent "after" that event, this would a been a lot easier fix then I have now. Once the lower flange is compromised that beam structure is no where as strong. And over normal towing afterwords with all the usual frame flex that happens, it just kept ratcheting down.
We'll get it. And come spring be back out camping.
Thanks
John
