Thinking about a Pause

[Raspy]

We also decided to pull the trigger on a Reboot 19.4. After digging into the available models that suit our needs, fat as this beast is, it’s the best available at a reasonable price compared to competitors.

Have you actually seen the one you'll be getting, or are you going to order one? They have just strengthened the frames and the new ones are arriving with the better design. See if you can get the new frame.

 

[rdrop]

Have you actually seen the one you'll be getting, or are you going to order one? They have just strengthened the frames and the new ones are arriving with the better design. See if you can get the new frame.

What did they change about the frame? And are those changes for both the Reboots and Pauses?

 

[Raspy]

What did they change about the frame? And are those changes for both the Reboots and Pauses?

The Reboot was changed to have larger frame members. 2 X 8 instead of 2 X 6 box and the tongues are now 2 X 6 with approx 3/8" wall, instead of 2 X 5 with 1/4" wall.

The changes don't translate to the Pause frames. I'm only talking about Reboot. But the new 22.4 Pause, which is a whole new trailer model, has a frame design similar to the Reboot, in that the body is wider over the same wheel track and has wheel wells. The Pause line is not the same thing as the Reboot line, so improvements or changes are not done to them both. That's like asking if Chevy improved their frames, does it mean Ford frames are better too.

Not that I have a lot of say in the matter, but I talked to the head engineer and the spokesman at Morryde about the Reboot frames being weak, a few months back. They insisted the frames were strong and guaranteed. But the Reboots are running right at full GVWR when ready to go. Some guys are balking at having no reserve capacity. My Reboot tongue is flexing more than I like and I explained that to Morryde. I also explained how the hitches are being mounted to the frames incorrectly. They were surprised about that, but were not ready to entertain my suggestions on improving them. Funny, but I told them the tongues should be 2 X 6 with 3/8" wall, instead of 2 X 5 with 1/4" wall. The new ones are what I recommended, but no improvement on the hitch mounting.

Bottom line: Get the newer frame. Some are already at ROA and I saw them last week.

 

[rdrop]

The Reboot was changed to have larger frame members. 2 X 8 instead of 2 X 6 box and the tongues are now 2 X 6 with approx 3/8" wall, instead of 2 X 5 with 1/4" wall.

The changes don't translate to the Pause frames. I'm only talking about Reboot. But the new 22.4 Pause, which is a whole new trailer model, has a frame design similar to the Reboot, in that the body is wider over the same wheel track and has wheel wells. The Pause line is not the same thing as the Reboot line, so improvements or changes are not done to them both. That's like asking if Chevy improved their frames, does it mean Ford frames are better too.

Not that I have a lot of say in the matter, but I talked to the head engineer and the spokesman at Morryde about the Reboot frames being weak, a few months back. They insisted the frames were strong and guaranteed. But the Reboots are running right at full GVWR when ready to go. Some guys are balking at having no reserve capacity. My Reboot tongue is flexing more than I like and I explained that to Morryde. I also explained how the hitches are being mounted to the frames incorrectly. They were surprised about that, but were not ready to entertain my suggestions on improving them. Funny, but I told them the tongues should be 2 X 6 with 3/8" wall, instead of 2 X 5 with 1/4" wall. The new ones are what I recommended, but no improvement on the hitch mounting.

Bottom line: Get the newer frame. Some are already at ROA and I saw them last week.

Thanks! The bit about the 22.4 being similar to the new Reboot frames is helpful. I'm eyeing the 22.4 and just trying to get budgets to line up.

 

[Risar]

Have you actually seen the one you'll be getting, or are you going to order one? They have just strengthened the frames and the new ones are arriving with the better design. See if you can get the new frame.

We just put in the deposit at ROA, so it'll be a new unit.