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grizz272
Explorer
Apr 04, 2018

Front compartment

I have a question about the front compartment on our fifth-wheel. It has a metal floor in it. The center section has a large rectangle that is connected to the rest of the floor by 1/8 inch metal tabs. Any idea Why that is.

Also the rv tech that did the delivery referred to that compartment as the wet compartment. Why?

What kind of things should I not store in there?

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  • dfletch's avatar
    dfletch
    Explorer
    Apr 04, 2018
    Yes the cutout is for a generator. Not sure why he is calling it a wet except for the fact that the slots are open to the weather. I would also reinforce the flor to make it stronger and weather proof.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Apr 04, 2018
    Front compartments are usually where the optional generwtor would go. My guess your looking at a vent cutout. If your is simplar to mine the sheetmetal is not very strong. I cut a piece of plywood and screwed it in over the sheetmetal. Has lasted strong for over 12 years.

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