Well I am not a happy camper. I first ran across this issue on the Grand Design 220RK face book page https://www.facebook.com/groups/316794188993517 Daniel Hamala posted information where the cracks were on her unit. I found mine in similar locations.
I contacted Lippert and they set up a case file, and asked me to send a lot of photos which I did. I appreciate the customer service I received from the Lippert staff. Eve the operator was concerned and made sure the department picked up before passing me on. I talked to a Brent S. He was very good at explaining what they needed They are now asking for repair estimates. That request makes me a bit hopeful. I have an appointment next Thursday to have the frame inspected by the same shop I will be using for the axle swap, so hopefully I can get everything done at the same time.
Question - should I undo sections near the cracks I found, or drop the chloroplast completely so they can fully see the inside of the frame.
Second - should I try and find some crack dye before hand and treat what I can. It been a long time since I check welds on bridges but we used a cleaner Wiped it down), the dye (wiped down with cleaner on a rag) and then a developer - all sprays. I also watched the old timer used a magnet and iron graphite in some cases - he hated the spry smell. If that is a good idea what is out there that I might find locally.
Now for a few photos of what I found
Passenger side in front of axle, Cross member that holds black and gray tank mounted behind Second picture passenger side just rear or rear hanger. This crack extends behind the gusset.
Passenger side above center hanger above gusset. I am pretty sure the top weld is cracked. Second photo is drivers side froward of front axle where cross member is attached that hold the black and gray tanks.
Drivers side over rear axle I believe I can see the cross beam mounting impression behind the helps support the water tank.
To be continued
I contacted Lippert and they set up a case file, and asked me to send a lot of photos which I did. I appreciate the customer service I received from the Lippert staff. Eve the operator was concerned and made sure the department picked up before passing me on. I talked to a Brent S. He was very good at explaining what they needed They are now asking for repair estimates. That request makes me a bit hopeful. I have an appointment next Thursday to have the frame inspected by the same shop I will be using for the axle swap, so hopefully I can get everything done at the same time.
Question - should I undo sections near the cracks I found, or drop the chloroplast completely so they can fully see the inside of the frame.
Second - should I try and find some crack dye before hand and treat what I can. It been a long time since I check welds on bridges but we used a cleaner Wiped it down), the dye (wiped down with cleaner on a rag) and then a developer - all sprays. I also watched the old timer used a magnet and iron graphite in some cases - he hated the spry smell. If that is a good idea what is out there that I might find locally.
Now for a few photos of what I found
Passenger side in front of axle, Cross member that holds black and gray tank mounted behind Second picture passenger side just rear or rear hanger. This crack extends behind the gusset.
Passenger side above center hanger above gusset. I am pretty sure the top weld is cracked. Second photo is drivers side froward of front axle where cross member is attached that hold the black and gray tanks.
Drivers side over rear axle I believe I can see the cross beam mounting impression behind the helps support the water tank.
To be continued
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