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Post by pfriesen on Jun 8, 2023 14:12:48 GMT -8
Just a pic or two from the "wedding": the Olds and the Shasta finally got hitched:
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Post by nccamper on Jun 8, 2023 16:18:23 GMT -8
Beautiful.
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Post by jackwilliam1 on Nov 23, 2023 21:13:34 GMT -8
In the last picture I see a black layer under the plywood that looks like Soundboard. Soundboard will compress easily if there is a point load and that could cause the floor on top to settle a little. I'm still puzzled by the tight nuts though. Vikx might be on to something with the partially threaded bolts appearing to be tight when the nut gets to the end of the thread. Also if the hole in the frame isn't oversized, (ie a 3/8" hole for a 5/16 bolt") the unthreaded portion could jam in the hole and not pass through. The longer the bolt is, the longer the unthreaded portion would be so if the bolts were once longer and cut shorter, that could be your problem. Do the front bolt ends look like they were cut off or do they have nice factory ends? Your observations about the black layer resembling Soundboard and the potential issues with the tight nuts are insightful. Vikx's point on partially threaded bolts and the possibility of them being cut shorter is worth considering. Examining the front bolt ends to determine if they appear factory-cut or modified could provide more clarity on the situation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and expertise.
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Post by pfriesen on Nov 24, 2023 16:31:49 GMT -8
All bolts have factory-cut ends, Jack.
A season-ending update on this head-scratcher:
All I did this summer is keep an eye on things. No surgery or drilling through the tile floor. All bolts remained good and tight through the summer and fall. Nothing got worse. For the time being, I will just live with the minor damage under the dinette table.
The camping/car show season is over and the Olds and Shasta are tucked away for the long winter.
Appreciate everyone's input and concern. I'll try to post some camping photos in the not-too-distant future. Any particular forum for "showing off" pics?
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Post by Teachndad on Nov 25, 2023 7:12:53 GMT -8
Hi Paul! Thanks for the update. I would place pix in the Talk About Your Trailer area of the board. Start your own thread and then just keep adding to it over time. Looking forward to you sharing your pix. Cheers, Rod
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