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JPHarris · 10-15-2007, 03:21 AM

I would love to know who Jocko is, would love to talk to him to see what he found out, also to see if he lives near the ocean or not. As you can see his rig is also a 2005 RE3, same as mine. His left spring hanger did the same thing. Must be more there than what is being said!!!!

As posted on Rvtimes.com by Jocko:
"We had a massive failure with a Lippert frame. Our unit is a 2005
Doubletree Mobile Suite. 36 RE3. The rear spring bracket tore out of
the frame on the left-hand side. This allowed the rear axle to swing
back and all the weight was shifted to the front axle. The center and
front bracket were pulled back about 10 degrees and it would only
have been a matter of time before they tore loose and both axles
would have swung under the rig. Not a good thing! Probably a roll
over!
When we checked the other brackets, cracks were found at the welds
and in the sides of the hangers. We were a thousand miles from home
base and were able to get emergency repairs made to make it home. We
are still waiting to find out what the final fix is! We would like to
make plans for the summer.
I totally agree with Barb, If you have a Lippert frame, please for
yours and the safety of others please have the spring brackets and
welds checked.
I wish I could include pictures."

10-15-2007, 03:21 AM	#14
JPHarris Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cape May, NJ & Fort Myers Fl. Posts: 99	I would love to know who Jocko is, would love to talk to him to see what he found out, also to see if he lives near the ocean or not. As you can see his rig is also a 2005 RE3, same as mine. His left spring hanger did the same thing. Must be more there than what is being said!!!! As posted on Rvtimes.com by Jocko: "We had a massive failure with a Lippert frame. Our unit is a 2005 Doubletree Mobile Suite. 36 RE3. The rear spring bracket tore out of the frame on the left-hand side. This allowed the rear axle to swing back and all the weight was shifted to the front axle. The center and front bracket were pulled back about 10 degrees and it would only have been a matter of time before they tore loose and both axles would have swung under the rig. Not a good thing! Probably a roll over! When we checked the other brackets, cracks were found at the welds and in the sides of the hangers. We were a thousand miles from home base and were able to get emergency repairs made to make it home. We are still waiting to find out what the final fix is! We would like to make plans for the summer. I totally agree with Barb, If you have a Lippert frame, please for yours and the safety of others please have the spring brackets and welds checked. I wish I could include pictures." __________________ 2009 38TKSB4 2006 F-450 Dually Lariat Jim & Bertie Cape May, NJ & Fort Myers, Fl. and anywhere else we decide to roam.