Broken Spring on a '17 384 GKR

[bobdosser]

Hey guys , I need some ideas on where to turn. I have a '17 Solitude 384 GK with a broken spring. Dixie RV in Hammond LA claims they cannot give me an idea when they can get a replacement spring, BTW I have emailed GDRV Support, no answer there.

Do any of you guys know where suspension parts might be available? Otherwise, what options might I have?

Thanks for any help !

Bob Dosser

[huntr70]

Call Lippert directly.

Actually, springs can be bought at any good truck/trailer shop.

[bobdosser]

Call Lippert directly.

Actually, springs can be bought at any good truck/trailer shop.

It looks like you know what you are talking about ) Seriously, getting technical information to Lippert and others is like pulling hen's teeth. Are springs unique to the rv's or are they fairly common in sizes ? In other words, can a spring with a 3 or 4000 pound rating and in the proper length be safely installed on the trailer ?

Thanks

Bob

[Wicked ace]

It looks like you know what you are talking about ) Seriously, getting technical information to Lippert and others is like pulling hen's teeth. Are springs unique to the rv's or are they fairly common in sizes ? In other words, can a spring with a 3 or 4000 pound rating and in the proper length be safely installed on the trailer ?

Thanks

Bob

Many spring shops will custom make springs as needed. What you have isn't as exotic or model specific as you might think. They aren't expensive either. Or you could look for a large cargo/utility trailer sales/service operation as they would be able fix you up and even install it quickly. You might want to think about upgrading the weight rating I.E. 4000# to 5000# especially if the broken spring is on a more heavily weighted side.
This place might be a good one to start with: http://www.mikegeraldstrailerdepot.c...ex.php/service

[huntr70]

It looks like you know what you are talking about ) Seriously, getting technical information to Lippert and others is like pulling hen's teeth. Are springs unique to the rv's or are they fairly common in sizes ? In other words, can a spring with a 3 or 4000 pound rating and in the proper length be safely installed on the trailer ?

Thanks

Bob

Yes, all trailer springs are pretty much the same thing. You would need to know the eye to eye length, and also the weight ratings. On something that size, don't be afraid to get the next higher rating, and replace all the springs. It will make a noticeable difference.