Are you looking to have your Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel RV frame inspected or in need of repairs? Our expert team at California RV Specialists provides thorough inspections and top-quality repairs to ensure your RV stays safe and road-ready.
Lets identify and address weak points such as pin box, frame flex, I-beams, leaf spring hangers, welds, slide out brackets and other critical areas.
Pin Box Failure
Pin box failure can happen for a number of reason such as hard upward or downward movements, twisting’s, flexing’s, of the RV, emergency stops, driving on rough roads, over loading the unit, frame flex and weld failures.
Frame Flex Failure
Join Dustin In The RV Shop as we inspect a Grand Design RV with major frame failure that has been fixed from the manufacture 3 times!
Catastrophic RV Frame Failure
Step into the RV Shop with Dustin as he investigates a critical issue: an RV frame failure. Watch closely as Dustin examines the structural integrity of the RV frame with everything removed for inspection.
Upper Deck Flex Measurement
This sometimes indicate issues with frame flex or broken welds in the front frame area, so it’s important to be aware of any potential red flags when inspecting RVs.
Upper Deck Flex Measurement – Lippert Doc 0236
Frame Cracks on Main I-Beams
The presence of frame cracks in a towable RV is a serious concern that requires immediate attention. Frame cracks can compromise the structural integrity of the RV, potentially leading to safety hazards and further damage.
RV Frame Repair: From Cracks to Reinforcement
Repairing Frame Cracks In Axle Location per Lippert Doc. SF-013
Spring Hanger Support Tubes
Spring hanger support tube are used to minimize or even prevent sway in the unit and strengthen the axle area.
Frame Crack Repair Short Video
Frame Hanger Problems
The leaf spring hanger helps the leaf spring stay connected to the frame of the unit. Unfortunately, these hangers can be improperly welded, become rusted, develop cracks, or even break or tear loose from the frame. Many manufacturers don’t reinforce the hangers or I-beams, leading to most hanger failures.
Reinforcing Spring Hangers
Slide Out Bracket Frame Weld Failure
It’s important to be aware that the welds on your slide-out mounting brackets can fail due to a variety of reasons. Factors such as rough roads, hard braking or acceleration, going over speed bumps, pot holes, lack of maintenance, timing of slide out rails, gear pack failure, rusting frames, and more can all contribute to potential issues.
We perform comprehensive frame inspections on RVs, aiming to identify and address weak points. From visual inspections to detailed tear-down assessments, our expert team is here to help keep you safe on the road. Please note that every frame is different, and we are unable to quote a set price for inspections or repairs. All inspections, tear-downs, and repairs are considered straight-time operations. Based on prior jobs, we will provide a low and high ballpark estimate. Please understand that this is just a rough estimate until we see what we are up against.