We’re having an absolutely great time at Jonathan Dickinson State Park – FL. We had to move sites and in the process (as part of my obsessiveness!) I decided to see if there is pin box/frame flex when loading onto the hitch. I was a bit surprised, however, I have no idea what is considered acceptable or normal. I’ve enclosed 2 pix. Not exact but you can get an idea. I see a very minimal amount of movement on the side between the bedroom slide out and chin. No stress cracks or caulk separating around the chin. There is no cracking or popping when loading either beyond what probably normal. Nothing binding or loud or sudden. I’d appreciate input from our experienced members.
Just arrived back home. Great trip!!
An additional thing I did prior to taking the weight off the truck was to check sliding closet doors. Unhitched from the truck, both the doors slide back and forth freely. Hitched up to the truck, the clearance at the bottom of the doors at the center guide is tighter and they do not slide as easily.
So it apparent that the pin box frame area is weak enough to be pushing up on the bottom of the floor. I’d be curious if anyone else has ever taken notice of the sliding doors at the bottom center guide to see if there is any change loaded onto the hitch compared to unloaded. The above post, as well as this, makes think I have some frame issues in the pin box area. Again, there is a sign on the exterior walls, chin area, or separating caulk to indicate a problem otherwise. Next would be who in the heck in my area to trust it to check and/or repair.
Thanks! Phil