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Post by tdservices on Oct 13, 2023 19:02:13 GMT -5
Just purchased a used 261 rks 2012 excellent condition except the under belly is sagging between the axles in that area does anyone know exactly what’s under that section , I added water the the fresh tank and check the connections and sewer lines no leaks , pump shuts off when lines are pressurized I can see a little bit of insulation maybe a plastic tank and a metal strap it’s almost winter ( Colorado ) and I don’t have time to take the underbelly off so I strapped it up without overdoing it with a couple of straps any ideas would be greatly appreciated
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luscombet8f
Weekender RV’er
My 1949 Luscombe T8-F & 251RLT
Posts: 68
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Post by luscombet8f on Oct 13, 2023 21:57:31 GMT -5
I made a loose wooden lattice kind of thing that supports the 'flaccid belly' under mine.. nothing bad had happened but it seems happier with more support... your mileage may vary :-)
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 14, 2023 14:29:24 GMT -5
I add some spring steel maybe an 1/8 thick across the frame rails to hold it up after I pulled it down to replace a black valve. I had added some before when I put disc brakes on to support the hydraulic lines.
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Post by hihosilver on Oct 14, 2023 20:57:06 GMT -5
On our 2018 241RLK the sagging underbelly in that area was caused by the blackwater tank coming loose. KZ attached the tank to the wooden frame with 6 metal tabs fastened by a single 1/4inch screw in each. Over time the screws reamed out the holes in the wood and fell out. Of the 6 tabs only one was still attached loosely to the frame. The tabs had 2 holes each to attach but KZ chose to use only 1 fastener in each tab. I purchased 6 5/16 screws to place in the reamed-out holes and used the 1/4inch factory screws in the second hole of each tab. If I remember correctly the 6 5/16 screws cost me .69 cents each. Plus $10. for a roll of Gorilla Tape. KX saved less than $3.54 by using only one screw - probably less as they used 1/4 in screws and buy in bulk. I emptied the tanks and used ratchet straps to support the underbelly until I did the repair. I did not have a leaks in any of the plumbing or drains. Good luck.
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Post by tdservices on Oct 15, 2023 17:08:56 GMT -5
Thanks I’m trying I just replaced the slide out seals on the outside and noticed that the slide is closer to the edge on the top on one side then the other I checked the rails and can’t find anything did all the adjustments it slides in fine and out but it is crooked
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Post by nvguy on Oct 22, 2023 23:54:40 GMT -5
If it doesn't leak and goes in and out fine, then it is what it is. Square and plumb is not in the RV dictionary.
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 23, 2023 20:50:55 GMT -5
If it doesn't leak and goes in and out fine, then it is what it is. Square and plumb is not in the RV dictionary.   |
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