Ford CMax Inspection
I have updated this post for better clarification. I had a 2013 Ford CMax using the Blue Ox Baseplate BX2639 and have experienced loosening of the attachment bolts which have been retorqued twice. ...
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Without seeing the car and the damage, I'd offer that:
1. Finding it before catastrophic failure is very very fortunate
2. The damage can probably be repaired at this point
3. Having it actually separate would likely be beyond practical and economic repair
4. ALL OF US NEED TO INSPECT AND CHECK TIGHTNESS ON ALL THAT HARDWARE! I'm not the best at remembering stuff like that but recent developments (on the order of this one!) prompted me to do so and fortunately Base Plates on two toads, Hitch on RV, and other misc parts were all OK.
5. Advantage of a DIY installation. If Instructions say RED LocTite, I'll go get some. Some shop may just say "OK it's tight enough."
1. Finding it before catastrophic failure is very very fortunate
2. The damage can probably be repaired at this point
3. Having it actually separate would likely be beyond practical and economic repair
4. ALL OF US NEED TO INSPECT AND CHECK TIGHTNESS ON ALL THAT HARDWARE! I'm not the best at remembering stuff like that but recent developments (on the order of this one!) prompted me to do so and fortunately Base Plates on two toads, Hitch on RV, and other misc parts were all OK.
5. Advantage of a DIY installation. If Instructions say RED LocTite, I'll go get some. Some shop may just say "OK it's tight enough."
