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Old 08-05-2019, 05:35 PM   #29
sourdough
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We have ascertained that the OE bumper is not up to the task. From my hundreds of visits to RV dealers I can tell you the metal in the bumper on newer trailers is about the thickness of a beer can. Regardless of what the bumper says it won't hold squat in severe service. I've seen them going down the road...tilted sideways, bending over 45 degrees, completely fallen backwards because folks just insist that they "should" hold whatever they want....they don't, and won't.

Is there a gauge of metal that won't fatigue or bend in the "bumper"? Sure, fabricate one from 1/4" plate. Now, the supports will fail, so, replace those with heavy gauge steel and plate reinforcements. Lot of work.
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