I have a 2011 Elkridge 34TSRE, bought last November. We've loved it and had only a handful of minor issues in about 4000 miles and more than a month of camping. Right now I am wondering whether we should be concerned about popping noises from the front of the frame whenever we unhitch the trailer.
Essentially, when the pin weight is on the truck and the landing gear first hits the ground, we hear a popping and creaking noise for the first 5-10 seconds as the weight is taken off the hitch. Once off the hitch, the noise stops. it's kinda a "pop...pop....pop pop...pop..." as the pin box is unloaded.
I don't think it makes any noise when lowering it back on to the truck.
How normal are these noises? I am considering a trip to the dealer to let them hear it. I;ve read some horror stories about broken frames and pin box welds, and frankly feeling a little nervouse about the front frame.
Best,
Hoeboe
Essentially, when the pin weight is on the truck and the landing gear first hits the ground, we hear a popping and creaking noise for the first 5-10 seconds as the weight is taken off the hitch. Once off the hitch, the noise stops. it's kinda a "pop...pop....pop pop...pop..." as the pin box is unloaded.
I don't think it makes any noise when lowering it back on to the truck.
How normal are these noises? I am considering a trip to the dealer to let them hear it. I;ve read some horror stories about broken frames and pin box welds, and frankly feeling a little nervouse about the front frame.
Best,
Hoeboe