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as i understand it....
the initial inspection and repair for this
'front end separation' starts from the outside.
-remove the blue trim and the beltline at least as far back at the curved segments...
-at this point most of the failed or stretched rivet holes will be visible.
-then make the decision to pull the sofa, mouse fur and lower sections of inner skin.
the inner skin isn't really contributing much structural support in this area.
so new holes/rivets can be placed interspaced in the outer skin, IF those lower segments aren't completely replaced.
the frame has 'flexed' some as a result of using appropriate w/d gear...
so this is an example of just how UNDER designed the modern a/s trailer is...
of course someone will blame this on over hitching or too much truck..
that tired, lame excuse is a complete load of crap.
front end separation like this, and the skin tearing seen in the bunk house units...
IS the new rear end separation issue revisited.
a/s has incrementally removed rivets, and bracing and structural elements in the name of...
lean/efficient design
to the extent that we are towing eggshells made from paper mache...
cheers
2air'
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Last edited by overlander63; 08-19-2007 at 05:43 PM.
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