Figured with all the hype going on about frame issues with other brands (it seems mostly GD) was just wondering if this has been a historical thing @ all with Vanleigh? We have a 23 310GK and to be honest not really concerned but figured worth the dialog.
Based on what I’ve seen or interpreted I think a lot of this issues are not ‘chassis’ related but the structure on top and it’s construction and/or attachments to the actual chassis. Also willing to bet a fair number were overweight… but that’s just conjecture.
Hi Jon, I’m in agreement with you. I haven’t heard many instances of actual frame breakage, more so the attachment points of the walls is what I’ve seen more of.
We had that happen on our 2020 39FBB and got it repaired last April under warranty in Tishomingo.
I posted some pictures of the damage to walls and the bad weld that eventually broke and caused the wall to separate from the frame. They folks at Tishomingo did a great job fixing it and it’s been solid since.
I just dropped off our 2019 34’ Beacon at Tishimingo for several issues, the most concerning is a separation of the side wall to the lower front wall, near the front jack on passenger side. Have you seen frame flex issue cause this?
We had a similar issue on ours that was repaired at Tishomingo last year. I think they just had to fix where some of the screws had worked their way out where the front wall attaches and not related to any frame flexing.
This was on the driver’s side but looks similar to what you show.
Thanks, I had talked to Danny he didn’t think it was anything major! I have total confidence in Danny he saved me recently, we were heading out for 2 months so I had Camping World pack my bearings, they called me back saying I needed $3400 brake repairs, I told them to put it back together, I took it to Danny he reattached the break away wire on the brake and fixed a magnet bracket no charge! CW messed up the bearing pack so I paid Danny to re do it, reversed the credit card charge to CW and won the dispute.
We are at Tishimongo now as well getting 1 warranty repair on our dinette slide floor, adding a SeeLevel tank sensor and a few other minor items. Our tech has been great, knowledgeable and fixing everything better than new. If you’re here now we’re in the building. White 320
It’s the worst looking Vanleigh I’ve ever seen, I was shocked, I tried to drop mine next to it but no water and I needed to dump my tanks. You must be next to our blue Beacon or close.
I just got the call today, sounds like an eagle’s song but our 19’ Beacon 34RLB has the dreaded Frame Flex, doing a little research as to what options I have. Appreciate any feedback on what everyone hearing on the subject, like who repaired it, cost and time for the repair, is Vanleigh helping anyone under what circumstances, insurance claims, State Farm covered one after he dropped the 5th wheel on his truck bed rails, even though the issue is unrelated. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Just an add on to my Frame Flex question, does anyone have contact information for someone that’s been helpful or responsive at Vanleigh/Tiffen? I’ve had bad luck getting calls back in the last two years when calling the general line. Maybe I’m a second class citizen because I’m not the original owner of our Beacon.
Ryan, Thanks for the info. We are at the early stage of this now. Possible flex or failed welds. We have very little movement of the trim on one side only so far. I called Tiffin and it took a while but we are now in the QUE to bring it in to see what the problem is. We have a 2022 Beacon 39FBB so no slides over the front frame step. We are second owners and haven’t discussed if its covered yet but I’m hopefull.
Just wanted to give my thumbs-up to Tishomingo… we just got home from there and they did the frame flex repair on our 2022 41FLB and did a great job. In and out in 10 days… and that included some fiberglass repair and repainting. When they went to remove the front cap and windshield, lots of glue during construction meant some heavy duty persuasion was needed to get it off.
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