Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Blogs
Reload this Page Blog Entries
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Air Forums Today
Old

The lifting frame for shell removal

Posted 01-30-2013 at 09:24 PM by Silver Trout
The frame to lift the shell is coming together. We decided to bolt it directly to the ribs with self tapping sheet metal screws. Total of seven 2x6's across the width with 2x6's run legthwise to spread the jacking pressure across all the cross members evenly and prevent buckling of the walls. Afer these pics were taken, we added two 16 ft 1x6's in an "x" pattern across the top to prevent torsion. Finally, the end caps wre supported with 2x's attached to the main frame to keep their weight...
Continue reading...
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version Name: Lifting frame early.JPG Views: 1057 Size: 876.9 KB ID: 3649   Click image for larger version Name: Frame to Rib connection.JPG Views: 417 Size: 274.3 KB ID: 3650  

Click image for larger version Name: Lifting Frame Early 2.JPG Views: 702 Size: 268.8 KB ID: 3651  
1 Rivet Member
Posted in Uncategorized
Views 2210 Comments 2 Silver Trout is offline
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:38 PM.

Contact Us - Airstream Trailer & Motorhome Owners Community - Sitemap - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.