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Thanks for this video. It's great to know there is a place as Affinity for such repairs other than the folks that didn't do it correctly in the first place.

It's a good idea.

so dont buy tiffin ok thx

Can we just call it frame failure or cracking?

Just came across your channel while looking for some info about our trip to the Badlands while heading to Colorado to see our son. I am so ready to try this lifestyle for a year or two but my wife can’t bear to leave our two young granddaughters here in WI for an extended amount of time. Enjoy and I will have to live vicariously through you guys for now.😂

Yes, colluding with other dealers to fix prices is a crime. It’s a violation of Antitrust law.

LOVE LOVE your channel you guys. Been a fan for years. That said, "YOU OK"?? Been awhile. I get it. CZcams isn't always easy. I know. Responding to comments takes HOURS, right?? But GREAT JOB with shooting, editing, music, etc. Just want to make sure you're OK. I have Pancreatic Cancer right now, but no biggie - full time in a couple years when I retire. YES - Mokie Dugway, Valley of the Gods, City of Rocks... Can't wait! I'm in Saint Paul Minnesooota! Good job you guys. Miss you. 💖

We weren’t sure where to reach out to you guys? Just checking if all is ok and if you’ll be doing anymore videos. We know you’ve had a lot of trouble with your RV and wondering what became of all the issues? Take care!

Did the manufacturer cover the repairs

We stayed at a Loves in Hardin, South Dakota on our way back from Ennis Montana. their RV park was separate from the truckstop and it had a gate that you had to put a code in. Ours was a pull through site.

Hey MD, like others here, checking in with you guys. I hope all is well after your family emergency and understand if you guys are not posting anymore. I know I could not do the CZcams thing. Wishing you well and thanks for letting us in. Rock on MD!!

I haven't hears from y'all in a long time.Are you still om the road? Hope the dogs are doing OK...

Can anyone tell me what happened to thier videos. Ive not seen a new one come up in months. Miss watching them.

So you're allowed 14 days on the beach. Is that per year or do you have to leave for a week Before you can come back? Can somebody tell me how that works? Thanks

Hi! Nobody goes into the water?

While I hope this repair is successful and permanent, with the way RVs move going down the road I can't help but wonder if the massive improvement in rigidity where your repairs were done will cause added flex somewhere else and you'll see another failure. Fingers crossed against that! Happy travels!

Is this why Van Leigh stopped making 5th wheels?

What was the cost?

Wow...this repair work is insanely detailed. Good work, Affinity!

I would have preferred to see those gussets on the underside of the frame in the curvature rather then a diagonal brace from the frame up and attached to the wall system of the rv. Seems to me that the problem just got switched from the bottom to the top.

My question is…is the issue only on the drivers side? If so. It would appear to me that it’s a direct result of that slide being cut out of the structure. Why else would it not be happening on the passenger side.

R u all ever going to come back

One thing I loved about living in Idaho when I was in the military was that I could make plans in January for July knowing I wasn't going to get rained out. Unlike my home state in the Upper Midwest where you can't plan more than 2 days ahead for weather. I see you guys are from Ada County. I lived in Canyon County. Love Idaho.

Engineer here… The diagonal strut in the wall is going to make the most difference of all. Good call on affinity for putting that in.

I just camped there last week for 4 nights, nothing has changed thus far. It was still fair game to camp anywhere...and people will get close. Happy camping!!

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When's your next video? Love you videos!!!

I wager the Mfg of the frame is the same across RV Brands...

Them doggies are beautiful. Great fix very thorough. ❤ America Greetings from Scotland.

What happened to u guys just found u love ur content are u ok been 6 mouth

Hopefully you had the other side done. 🇺🇸 10:54

You have too much weight on the back of your trailer.

I'm going in a few weeks staying in Whitefish the West Side. The Sun Road is closed at Logan Pass so can't drive through the whole park or do the Highline. Being the Sun Road is closed what is the best hikes or drives (if any) to do on the West Entrance?

Wish they would just build them correctly the first time. Screw em

Welding aluminum lowers the strength of the beam at the weld, rather a bad way to join a structure....

We just learned that we have this issue as well, anything you recommend we ask our manufacturer or lippert before starting the process?

I'm so happy for you. I hope you have a permanent fix with this problem!

Its not just Grand design ,all Lippert frames are made out of inferior grades of materials . They should use Chrome-molly material for the same thickness and weight . They also use the same materials on travel trailers and it breaks too. Its cheap steel , too light of a frame and then overloaded. Then the Manufactures are playing the blame game between Lippert and the Manufacture. Sue the Manufacture and let them recover from Lippert .

After seeing how Affinity repaired and strengthened the frame, it really makes how the manufacturer built it look flimsy. The manufacturers should build it this way in the first place.

Ryan great video! Sorry you guys had to go though that. Do you know when the factory started putting in the extra braces? We are looking at buying a 2023 Beacon 41FLB and want to make the braces were added. Thx

Seems to me like the rv industry should have constructed the trailer correctly just like the repair,,, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

the frames should not flex if they do they are a BAD DESIGN

Sounds like another "Grand Design" P O S.

How Much Did This Cost?

What ever became of your RV adventures? Did you sell the VanLeigh and get a Brinkley? Get out of RV life all together?

Great video .. Thank you for sharing..👍👍

First time viewer. I just wanted to send you my compliments on lovely videos. You are very natural and easy to watch. Only suggestion, The videos are so short, to watch them back to back, you are constantly grabbing the remote. I’m always do something else with my hands by watching. I know this is are year old, so………..best wishes!🎉

Great job on the repair