Lippert Frames

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This is from the MS Yahoo forum for those of you that do not subscribe to it.

"I'm going to post something I found on another site, the fellow that
posted it explained it well. The very same thing has happened to us
this past week and I just want everyone to check your spring hangers.
This sounds like it could very well be a problem with Lippert frames.

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."

We also have a 2005 36RE3 and as I said this happened to us this
week. I think it's time to get NHTSA involved."

Lippert is not standing behind their frame saying it has only a 2 yr warranty. They also stated it was most likely caused by hitting a pot hole. Now keep in mind this is the rear axle that dose not take the blunt of any trauma!
We do know for a fact that at lest 2 frames have had this problem so every one needs to keep alert.