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tommygun714
Explorer
Feb 23, 2018

Underbelly - Proper way to access

Hi,

I need to look behind the underbelly of the trailer for a disconnected heater duct on my new 2018 Cougar 25RES

Looking at the underbelly it seems to some type of rivet, not a screw head, that holds the plastic liner.

I have add a closeup photo of the attachments.

What is the best way to to remove these attachments and the replace underbelly so it stays put?



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    laknox
    Nomad
    Feb 23, 2018
    That looks an awful lot like a hex screw with a bunch of sealer around the head. Might want to scrape it off and get a better look. An easy way to check without removing the belly panels is to cut a small access port. Cut it with 3 cut sides, leaving the "hinge" side to the front of the trailer. You can then swing it down to have a look around, then use some Gorilla tape, or the like, to seal it back up. Also, are you sure that the duct is between the floor and the belly covering?

    Lyle

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