LIPPERT kingpin FRAME failure

[Charlan]

On the last leg of our 5000k mile trip to Ontario as we set up at a camp site we noticed a problem with our front cap.

http://members.shaw.ca/crl65/kingframe.jpg

So as soon as we got home we took the trailer to a RV repair shop,
2 days later they had the cap off and here is what they found.

http://members.shaw.ca/crl65/kingframe1.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/crl65/kingframe2.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/crl65/kingframe3.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/crl65/kingframe4.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/crl65/kingframe5.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/crl65/kingframe6.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/crl65/kingframe7.jpg

Looks like it cracked where the kingpin hanger beam was welded to
the front cross beam, possibly weakening the beam.

[MDTdriver]

When it rains it pours, Sorry for your problems. Do you still like you Prowler? Can you have it fixed.
I do watch our pin box and frame around it. A little over loaded but I think the Trail Air pin box helps.
We have been very happy with our Prowler AX 6 for almost 3 years.
Post what happens.

Larry & Kathy plus Meeko