Welding On Motorhome
I have a 2006 Newmar gasser, can I weld on the frame on the back of it and not hurt anything? Any Ideas would help
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Just a note about welding on or heating any steel. It's always good to know what you are welding on. I'm not sure I would ever ignore a do not weld, drill or heat sign on a MH frame.
At least in buildings, engineers say that bolted connections are the best, followed by properly riveted connections with welding being at the bottom of the list. That may be one reason welding in our trade must be done by all-position, certified personnel. And there are sooo many different methods of welding too.
We have had problems after blowing out, or making, holes and slots using gas torches on elevator counterweight frames. The holes and slot corners were no longer perfectly round, which caused fracture cracks years later that were easily identified with magnafluxing. These cracks eventually led to catastrophic frame failure. Now I know, you're not working on elevators, but the heat-related principles and risks remain.
Here again, where the connection is being made is very important. Adding an extension of the rear bumper of a MH is different than adding something at the motor or axle mount area of the frame.
Can welding be done on MH frames. Maybe, but use good judgement.
At least in buildings, engineers say that bolted connections are the best, followed by properly riveted connections with welding being at the bottom of the list. That may be one reason welding in our trade must be done by all-position, certified personnel. And there are sooo many different methods of welding too.
We have had problems after blowing out, or making, holes and slots using gas torches on elevator counterweight frames. The holes and slot corners were no longer perfectly round, which caused fracture cracks years later that were easily identified with magnafluxing. These cracks eventually led to catastrophic frame failure. Now I know, you're not working on elevators, but the heat-related principles and risks remain.
Here again, where the connection is being made is very important. Adding an extension of the rear bumper of a MH is different than adding something at the motor or axle mount area of the frame.
Can welding be done on MH frames. Maybe, but use good judgement.
