FWS Major Failure (see photos) *UPDATE*
Today I noticed the outside end cap to the Power Gear ram was getting hung up when retracting the full wall slide. Upon closer examination, it was discovered that two bolts that secure the floor to th...
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With the additional explanation this confirms my first guess that break was result of improper technique.
Grade 8 bolts should not be welded unless proper warming up technique is applied.
Wrong design to start and looks like Winnebago does not have good fix for it.
I would tend to agree with other suggestion to just put additional nut without a weld, but hard to say if the space could be an issue.
Welded high-tension bolts are not easy to cut with blade and not easy to drill.
Grinder might be only good tool, but than you need good access and protection from sparks.
Grade 8 bolts should not be welded unless proper warming up technique is applied.
Wrong design to start and looks like Winnebago does not have good fix for it.
I would tend to agree with other suggestion to just put additional nut without a weld, but hard to say if the space could be an issue.
Welded high-tension bolts are not easy to cut with blade and not easy to drill.
Grinder might be only good tool, but than you need good access and protection from sparks.
