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Anyone else having issues with their frame breaking or having stress fractures?

Just after we purchased our 2009 3950 I saw posts on this forum discussing cracks and failure of the Lippert frame in the area of the pin box. I was mortified and constantly checked for potential issues with our unit. All was well until this summer. After arriving in Maine with the camper I...

We have been in our first Heartland for about a week. It is a 2011 Grand Canyon. It set up ok on autolevel but pops intermittently. I don't know if the sounds are coming from the frame or the hydraulic system. I suspect the latter. At greatest frequency the system pops every three to five...

Wanted to share our experience regarding pin box maintenance. Upon preparing the Bighorn for the upcoming travel season I noticed some rust had formed by the pin box. I contacted Heartland Customer Service for their expertise as it appeared that the pin box had moved from it's original...

Allo, The awning on my 09-3055RL is curving in the certer. Probably because the lenght of 20' of the awning. So I bouth a support at Camping World. Q; Where, I shoud install this support? How can I find the frame for a tight fit? Do you think the support is gone resolve my probleme? Thanks...

I am helping a friend who is considering a new Sundance 2900 or 3100 fifth wheel. He is concerned after reading all the posts re frame failures and springs, spring hangers, and bolt problems. Have there been many of these problems with the Sundance models mentioned or are these units lighter and...

I read on the Heartland forum when searching "Alaska" there was an issue with the camper frame. It seems that many people have experienced frame and/or spring failure and there seems to be a question of safety. I just purchased the largest Elk Ridge with 2 bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. I plan to...

On the last leg of my trip from Va to Quartzsite, Az I noticed that the moulding along the front overhang (pin box area) was separating from the side walls (down 1/2"). Now that I have stopped and setup I am experencing much more movement (wife walking) than ever before. Any help welcomed...

We have a crack at the lower left corner of our bedroom slide and have had water infiltration on the carpet at that same corner. Our dealer called us and said that they would send out the trailer to have the crack repaired and this would be under warrenty. We are concerned that repairing the...

Would anyone be able to tell me what the frame is composed of on the 26rk. I want to know the size of I beam used and the weight of the I beam per foot? How are the springs and axles mounted? Spring hangers welded to the I beam or to a square tube welded to the I beam? Would it be possible...

I am wondering if anyone else has the same or has had the same problem I just found in our 3670rl. The bed frame has pulled away from the wall at the head of the bed:eek:. It looks like just one screw holding frame to wall. Has anyone had this same problem and if so what kind of a fix and how...

Well, like the post says cracked frame. The frame is cracked above the axles in multiple places. I bought this trailer over a year and half ago September of 2007. I started this adventure in july of this year. I first contacted Heartland then, the dealer. Dealer started dealing with Lippert...

Mr. Meade I was getting out of my recliner tonight when it broke. I have a 2010 Heartland Landmark with midnight interior with the leather chair upgrade. The frame the holds the seat bottom cushion had the front right joint separate. I attached several pictures of the damage. I am unable to...

We full time in our Cyclone and found the bed frame to be weak and lack support. When apart i found the 2x2 bowed, weak joints, and the bed rollers pulled from the frame. Time to re-engineer! I took the original 2x2 cross support out and replaced it with 2 2x4's. With the removed 2x2 I added...

Howdy all!! Well I like to say we're off to a great start with our new unit but in only one week's time since we picked it up (6/27/09) we've had several issues - the lastest being a big water leak at the rear window. Our first clue should have been during the PDI when I noticed the hinges on...

The frame of the Edge model is it subject to the rust or is it made all of aluminum and no treatment for the rust is needed?

I am going to buy the Reese HP Dual Cam sway control to add to my Reese WD hitch. I have a 2010 North Country and was wondering if anyone had the thickness of the box frame handy? I would go measure mine but it's in the shop having a bunch of warranty work done on it. I know the HP Dual Cam...

Has anyone been following the thread about Lippert frames that Heartland (and others) use for their RVs. Apparently stress cracks can develop around the gooseneck/bedroom area. It turned into a semi-violent name calling thing. However, my question is, do you think it is necessary to reinforce...

We experienced a somewhat worrying problem with the FunHauler when we were in FL over the holidays. At one point when set up I could not get the ramp door to open even with quite a lot of force pushing from the inside. :eek: I finally pulled up the rear jacks (not sure if this really helped...

Heartland Owners Club - Installing the Plaque Installing Plaque to the Frame: Remove 2 screws (phillips head) from back of frame and place frame front side down onto a solid surface Place plaque onto back of frame with the sold black side of the plaque facing up Using screws from step 1...

The under frame storage bins were not installed on my unit when I took delivery. I have asked the dealer, Leo's Vacation Center in Gambrills Maryland to make arrangements to get the units from the factory so they can be installed when I bring the unit in for warranty work next month. The bins...

I'm considering purchasing a 2006 Bighorn 2955RL 5th Wheel. I've read a lot about Lippert frame problems. Should I be concerned for this model and year?