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09-13-2021, 12:47 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 41 RSSB 4
State: South Dakota
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Frame crack/stress crack
have found stress cracks on vertical risers in storage compartment ! any insight appreciated 2016 MS 41 RSSB4
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ARCliz - retired IBEW / FULLTIMING 
2013 RAM 3500 Mega Cab DRW / 3.42 
2016 DRV 41RSSB4 ( plus 1 ) PERSONNELIZED
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09-13-2021, 01:27 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
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My advice has always been "say no to Crack"
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09-13-2021, 01:33 PM
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THOR #1661
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09-13-2021, 01:37 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
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THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
They look like these?
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This yours?
Is that at the front landing gear?
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09-13-2021, 06:08 PM
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THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porthole
This yours?
Is that at the front landing gear?
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These pics are the OP's. I am just helping him post the pics.
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09-14-2021, 02:41 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 41 RSSB 4
State: South Dakota
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THOR #3565
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YES both front vertical legs ( leveling legs attached ) are cracked from bottom of GUSSET attachment point !!!!!
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2013 RAM 3500 Mega Cab DRW / 3.42
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09-14-2021, 07:41 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 36TK3
State: California
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Just a question, no accusation, do you do a pull test with the landing gear down?
I've seen it done.
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2012 GMC 3500HD D/A CC, AirSafe Hitch
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09-15-2021, 02:30 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
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THOR #1661
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Whats a pull test. 
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09-16-2021, 02:07 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
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THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
Whats a pull test. |
Funny guy. 
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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09-16-2021, 02:15 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
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THOR #1661
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Originally Posted by rynosback
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With the correct hitch ZERO reason to do so.
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09-17-2021, 01:16 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
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THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
With the correct hitch ZERO reason to do so.
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And what hitch is that?
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09-17-2021, 03:55 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
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THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porthole
And what hitch is that?
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With the pinbox and hitch plates touching or slip disk sandwiched between, the handle closed and locked and the 1" thick jaws closed around the kingpin there is simply no reason to do a pull test. It's called a "visual test".
Other hitches like the Curt? HE!! yes I would do a pull test every time!!!
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09-17-2021, 08:48 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
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THOR #9431
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My TS-3 has similar jaws but I still do a pull test.
On the TS-3 the release handle only moves about inch between release and lock.
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2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
2020 F-450
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09-17-2021, 11:06 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
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Towed a 5er for 17 years. Never did a pull test. Never had to do a pull test. I knew when jaws were locked.
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09-18-2021, 04:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
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THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo56
Towed a 5er for 17 years. Never did a pull test. Never had to do a pull test. I knew when jaws were locked.
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Pull test or visual test pick your poison. Me likes a hitch I can simply look at to confirm it's HITCHED.
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09-18-2021, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
Pull test or visual test pick your poison. Me likes a hitch I can simply look at to confirm it's HITCHED.
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I do a visual check as well.
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09-18-2021, 10:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 342
THOR #3221
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Me too! 
The “goal” method….. Get Out And Look.
Dan
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09-19-2021, 01:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 557
THOR #9431
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Well - you can ‘look’ at a TS-3 and it can look latched, but unless you either do a pull test with the latch handle or the truck there is no guarantee it is licked in.
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2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
2020 F-450
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09-19-2021, 06:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dapperdan
Me too!
The “goal” method….. Get Out And Look.
Dan |
Plus I load the back with wood for my landing gear.
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09-19-2021, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porthole
Well - you can ‘look’ at a TS-3 and it can look latched, but unless you either do a pull test with the latch handle or the truck there is no guarantee it is licked in.
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That's fine as I am only commenting on the B&W hitch system.
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