Major Frame Problem

We need your input to see if anyone else has had the problem we are facing now with our TM2619.

We have a 2003 TM2619 which seems to be having a major frame stress problem where the weight distribution hitch connects to the TM frame. So far we have about 5000 miles on our unit.

Attached is a picture of a crack occuring in the weld that holds the "swing out" mechanism. Also, if you look closely, you can see the frame "bubbling" on the top of the frame above the crack.

When we first noticed the crack in the weld and the bubbling, we took the unit back to the dealer in Tampa, FL. They looked at it and told us to contact the factory. They commented that cracking and bubbling in the frame shouldn't happen with a WD hitch.


We took the unit to Weld-Rite Hitch in Tampa, FL to see if the crack could be welded. They told us that it wouldn't do any good to weld it. Their comments where that the frame needed to be strengthened and we needed to take the unit back to the factory (which is over 700 miles from where we live).


We have been in contact with Ed Lytle from TM. I've sent him pictures of the problem. He has been trying to help us get the problem solved.

Have any of you had a similar problem with your TM, especially those of you who use a WD hitch?

Please let us know. We need to get the problem resolved.
Your unit isn't usable as it is.