Cracks in end cap

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Hello, we have a 2005 Nuwa and recently paid to have it transported 400 miles. We just noticed 2 areas at the front under the front end that have 2 to 3 inch diameter spider web cracks and fairly deep, alout 1/4 inch. They are at opposite ends one to left and one to right, both 35 inches from midline. They are at the front at the rounded edge as it goes under the RV. First what could have done this, second what can we do for repair? My husband was thinking epoxy glue but is there something better? Very disappointed ad these were not there befor transport.
Thanks zigpep

downtheroad · Answer

Could be an indication of a frame failure. Hopefully not but probably want to take a look around the pin box and front cap area...or have it inspected.
If it is a frame issue, that will have to be addressed (welded and reinforced) before you repair the cracks in the skin...

Again, hopefully not.

zigpep · Answer

Thanks for your reply. What is the best way to check for frame failure? This Rv is new to us. Had it for 2 months. Cracks were not present before we had it moved. Thanks.

zigpep · Answer

Also just noticed that the cracked areas line you with the front jacks?

laknox · Answer

Zigpep wrote:Hello, we have a 2005 Nuwa and recently paid to have it transported 400 miles. We just noticed 2 areas at the front under the front end that have 2 to 3 inch diameter spider web cracks and fairly deep, alout 1/4 inch.  They are at opposite ends one to left and one to right, both 35 inches from midline. They are at the front at the rounded edge as it goes under the RV. First what could have done this, second what can we do for repair? My husband was thinking epoxy glue but is there something better?  Very disappointed ad these were not there befor transport. Thanks zigpepWell +/- 70" is about the width of a typical truck bed and you're saying that you have 2 cracks at 35" off the centerline...  If there wasn't a lot of bed rail clearance, the driver could have gone over a hump and shoved the back of his bed up into your FW.  Wouldn't be the first time that's happened to a FW, that's for sure.  Either that, or it rocked, or twisted, enough to hit both corners.  Wouldn't be the first time =that's= happened, either.Lyle

azrving · Answer

I'd lean toward what Laknox is saying. Connect the rig to a truck and watch the pin box and front of the FW for movement as you lower it onto the truck. My assumption is that Nuwa is a well built rig and that the frame didn't break. Hitching up to a truck  should tell you more.

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