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  • Page 1 RV Structural guidelines...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Note: Proprietary and Confidential The information contained in this document is the sole property of Lippert Components, Inc. Any reproduction in parts or as a whole without the written permission of Lippert Components, Inc. Is prohibited. Page 2 Rev: 11.11.21...
  • Page 3: I-Beam (3/1/2021)

    I-Beam (3/1/2021) Stick and Tin Stick and Tin Hung Glass Side Walls RV Engineering Guidelines Conventional Travel Trailer Max Main Rail Length All 252" 300" 312" 324" 336" 348" 360" 372" 384" 396" 408" 420" 432" 444" 456" 468" 480" 492" 504"...
  • Page 4: Stick And Tin Continued

    Stick and Tin Continued Stick and Tin Hung Glass Side Walls RV Engineering Guidelines Toy Hauler 5 Wheel Max Main Rail Length All 252" 300" 312" 324" 336" 348" 360" 372" 384" 396" 408" 420" 432" 444" 456" 468" 480" 492" 504"...
  • Page 5: Laminated Side Walls Continued

    Laminated Side Walls Continued Laminated Side Walls RV Engineering Guidelines Rev: 01.01.20 Conventional 5 Wheel Max Main Rail Length All 252" 300" 312" 324" 336" 348" 360" 372" 384" 396" 408" 420" 432" 444" 456" 468" 480" 492" 504" lengths are ≤...
  • Page 6: Crush Tube

    Note: Standard length crush tubes ≥ 5" require a 2x4 -11ga cross tube support at the front and rear of the crush tube, also require two full height XMs in the axle area. Note: Crush tube taller than 6" needs Lippert management approval. "...
  • Page 7: Draw Bar

    Draw Bar Standard TT Draw Bar Engineering Guideline Rev. (6/15/2021) GVWR ≤ 50" BALL CENTER GVWR 54.5"-56" BALL CENTER ≤ 5,550 2X4 11GA ≤ 4,900 2X4 11GA 5,551 - 7,850 2X5 11GA 4,901 - 7,000 2X5 11GA 7,851 - 10,500 2X6 11GA 7,001 - 9,350 2X6 11GA...
  • Page 8: Draw Bar

    8.7 2x3 Draw bars require Lippert manager approval. 8.8 Please keep ball center to half inch increments. 8.9 Structural XMC can be used in place of tube draw bars in some instances; see Lippert management for specific details. 8.10 Any chassis with I-beam mains and through mount drawbars where the GVWR/ball center requires...
  • Page 9: Accepted Tube/I-Beam Rv Engineering Guidelines Rev: (1/1/2020)

    Main Rail Length Inch. <90" 91" - 192" 0 Slides 11ga/3" 13ga/4" Tube 9.6 Please contact your current Lippert engineering team lead for all new tube chassis request. For any guideline questions please contact: ChassisEngineering@lci1.com Page 9 Rev: 11.11.21 CCD-0004203...
  • Page 10: Outrigger

    Outrigger Engineering Guidelines Rev: (7/13/2021) 10.1 Outrigger spacing should be 48" or less. 10.2 Need to have an outrigger on each end of the wheel well area. 10.3 Outrigger height needs to be greater than 1/2 the main rail height on I-beam frames and full height on tube &...
  • Page 11: Hanger Support - Beam Stiffener

    Hanger Support - Beam Stiffener Hanger Support Requirements (7/13/2021) 11.1 All toy haulers and fifth wheels must use a hanger support plate above each hanger (except when a crush tube is used) 41/4 31/4" " 51/4" Supplement boot hanger 102906 for hanger 106184 and 103713 11.2 Supplement Boot Hanger 102906 for Hanger 106184 and 103713.
  • Page 12: Axle Area - Fhxm

    Axle Area - FHXM Axle Area Full Height XMs Engineering Guidelines Rev: (1/1/2020) Defining the axle area 12.1 For all 5th wheels and all toy haulers with crush tube: area within the start of the crush tube to the rear of the crush tube, not to exceed 12" on either side of the hanger. XM must be inside this area to count as a XM in the axle area.
  • Page 13: Full Height Cross Member Requirements In The Axle Area

    Full Height Cross Member Requirements in the Axle Area 13.1 A full height XM is no shorter than 3/4" less than the main rail height. It needs to be a RAXM, XMC, XMZ and bottom flange must be full length. 13.2 Non toy hauler travel trailers require: 1 full height cross member in the axle area.
  • Page 14: Upper Deck Main

    Upper Deck Main Accepted Upper Deck RV Engineering Guidelines Rev: (3/1/2021) * Laminated side wall guidelines only; for stick and tin or hung glass, please inquire with chassis engineering. 14.1 Upper Deck Main Rail rating specifications GVWR 0-1 UD Slides 2 UD Slides (front living) ≤10,000 LBS...
  • Page 15: Upper Deck Riser

    * If distance between bottom of risers (outside to outside) is 20", or less inquire with Management. * OEM must confirm riser heights and pin location to ensure fitment for all intended tow vehicles. Lippert can provide assistance w/ body builder info as needed.
  • Page 16: Leveling

    Leveling Accepted Leveling RV Engineering Guidelines - REV : (1/1/2020) 16.1 8" minimum I-beam height unless approved by Lippert engineering. 16.2 Units with GVWR greater than 15,500 lbs. require a 6 point system and to be hydraulic leveling system. 16.3 All hydraulic leveling systems must be 6 point systems.
  • Page 17: Accepted Travel Trailer Leveling Rv Engineering Guidelines - Rev : (1/1/2019)

    Accepted Travel Trailer Leveling RV Engineering Guidelines - REV : (1/1/2019) 17.1 Maximum GVWR 12,000 LBS for standard system; maximum GVWR 10,000 LBS for 4 C-jack system. 17.2 8" minimum I-beam height unless approved by Lippert engineering. 17.3 4 point electric leveling only.
  • Page 18: Hydraulic Landing - Level Bracket

    18.4 All jack brackets require supports regardless of I-beam height. If GVWR is ≤ 15.5K then 1x2 13ga tube must be used. 18.5 All rear leveling brackets should mount with I-beam flange in slot of leveling bracket, unless otherwise approved by Lippert engineering. Page 18 Rev: 11.11.21...
  • Page 19: 5Th Wheel Drop Gen Set Up

    5th Wheel Drop Gen set up. 19.1 Drop Gen must use I-beam. 19.2 Landing gear bracket must be located in drop section. The Drop GEN Mains Must Use I-Beam Jack BRKT Must Sit on Top of Bottom I-Beam Flange 19.3 If landing gear bracket is located ≤ 2" from the bottom of the front of the drop Gen, a plate and a single jack bracket support is required as shown.
  • Page 20: Bumper Extension

    Extension Tubes must mount to bottom of I-beam 20.2 If storage rack has a rating greater then 250#, needs Lippert manager approval. 20.3 Bumpers welded to the end of mains are to be flush to the top and require a minimum 2"...
  • Page 21: Slide-Out Room Bar

    Slide Head to End of Room Bar use a solid tube and have a Lippert Management approval. Total Room Bar Length 21.5 Drive arm needs to be on the heavy side of the slide out box or the side with excessive room bar over hang.
  • Page 22: Note

    Note: If this is a new/special design for the customer or Lippert, it MUST be approved by management. Drop front and drop rears must get management approval. XMs in cargo areas on sport units need to be 24" O.C. w/a full height XM every 48".
  • Page 23 The contents of this manual are proprietary and copyright protected by Lippert Components, Inc. Lippert prohibits the copying or dissemination of portions of this manual unless prior written consent from an authorized Lippert representative has been provided.  Any unauthorized use shall void any applicable warranty. ...

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