Broken king-pin box on 5th wheel.

[arveetek]

Unfortunately, it's not that uncommon. His frame is probably built by Lippert Components, who make most trailer frames for nearly all the towable RV manufacturers these days. Lippert has had a few issues over the years with the frame breaking around the pin box. There's probably not much that Keystone or Lippert will do on a 10-year old rig, but it might be worth a call to either one. I will get you the customer service numbers tomorrow, if I don't forget.

Otherwise, just plan on having someone drop the bulkhead (plastic/fiberglass covering on the bottom), and weld in some bracing on the pin box. It's not big of a job, other than usually the trailer is not near a welding shop when this needs to be addressed. Sometimes you can find a good, mobile welder in situations like this.

Casey

[convert2diesel]

Unfortunately, it's not that uncommon. His frame is probably built by Lippert Components, who make most trailer frames for nearly all the towable RV manufacturers these days. Lippert has had a few issues over the years with the frame breaking around the pin box. There's probably not much that Keystone or Lippert will do on a 10-year old rig, but it might be worth a call to either one. I will get you the customer service numbers tomorrow, if I don't forget.

Casey

That my friend is interesting. Currently shopping for a Glendale Titanium and after 08, they used the Lippert underpinnings. Previously they made their own but it would seem they had a similar problem with the pin box and the goose neck coming apart. If I read this correctly, looks as if the problem continued after the adoption of the Lippert chassis.

On the positive side, looks as if this means I can look at any age of Titanium as it seems I will have to break into the goose neck anyways to reinforce the structure. Much better pricing on the 2000 to 2007s.

Bill

[arveetek]

That my friend is interesting. Currently shopping for a Glendale Titanium and after 08, they used the Lippert underpinnings. Previously they made their own but it would seem they had a similar problem with the pin box and the goose neck coming apart. If I read this correctly, looks as if the problem continued after the adoption of the Lippert chassis.

On the positive side, looks as if this means I can look at any age of Titanium as it seems I will have to break into the goose neck anyways to reinforce the structure. Much better pricing on the 2000 to 2007s.

Bill

I wouldn't be too concerned about purchasing a used rig. As long as you understand there might need to be some upgrades made, you'll be find. Kind of like owning a 6.5L: you go in knowing there are some weak areas that need to be addressed!

Casey

[arveetek]

Customer service numbers:

Lippert Components: 574-537-8900

Keystone RV: 866-425-4369

Make sure you have your Year, make, model, and VIN handy when calling. Also, if you can find a Lippert ID sticker on the frame, that would be helpful too.

Casey