nccamper
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1962 Forester- 1956 Shasta
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Post by nccamper on Aug 1, 2015 19:57:03 GMT -8
This photo of a camper for sale it got me wondering how a bend in the tongue can be repaired. Has anybody done it?  |
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Post by vikx on Aug 1, 2015 20:57:22 GMT -8
I've done it but the trailer was down to the frame. It's not impossible to lift the body for frame work. This one looks particularly bad...
Cool trailer, any more pix?
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Post by vintagebruce on Aug 2, 2015 6:12:18 GMT -8
Might be as simple as taking it to the nearest automotive frame straightening shop. Our welders off-shore would have that thing straightened without touching the box within an hour. Professionals have the tools/machines and know how to adapt them to most any situation. Now if you are on a budget and can not afford a pro you will need to know two Rednecks who have a torch, length of wire rope on a come-along and at least two oak trees to anchor their pulley system to. Oh yeah, and a case of cheap 8.0% alcohol beer like Steel Reserve.   It is a nice looking camper. |
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Post by bigbill on Aug 2, 2015 8:50:19 GMT -8
A floor jack and a chain will pull it back down. then it will need reinforced to keep it from bending again. this can be done with some simple bridging.
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Post by vikx on Aug 2, 2015 22:06:51 GMT -8
This is an odd case. I've seen another pic and it appears just the jack is bent back.. but then there's the propane tank tipped toward the body. An in person look is the only way to get answers.
Some of my hams have *slight* upward slopes to the tongue. I believe that may have been factory. Longer tongues, yes.
Any time you see something that seems a little off, INSPECT CLOSELY.
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