I am new to this forum. I have a R179 (2018) with a couple major problems including a damaged underbelly floor and the dreaded drooping frame on the slide-side. I've gotten no relief from insurance and little assistance thus far from forest river.
I did purchase a bunch of outriggers. When they arrived I was surprised too see that they were just stamped/folded sheet metal. While working on the flooring I noticed that the aluminum frame weld of at least one of the frame member's has failed, leading to the droop. I suspect at least two others have also failed.
I am hoping to hear from anyone who has had luck fashioning "beefy" outriggers. The welder I spoke with today wanted no part of the work.
I'd also like to chat with anyone who has done a full top-to-bottom floor repair. Sounds like this fix will become the rest of my short New England Camping season. :-D
Any guidance or suggestions, is appreciated.