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kep5niner
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Aug 09, 2016

Solution for damage from flat tires - thoughts?

Anyone who has owned an RV for some time, or has perused this (or any) RV forum for any amount of time has learned of the trials and tribulations associated with flat tires and blow-outs, more specifi...
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westend
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Aug 09, 2016
When I bought my Starcraft, you could see the ground and the tires through the kitchen cabinet. The 120V disconnect box was covered with mud. THere was very little wheel well left.
What I did was make a wooden frame, insulate it. and install 404 steel inside the well. This is the same steel they use in Humvees for IED proofing and garbage truck waste box liners. I have a lot of plumbing and electrical in this area so didn't want a repeat.
The other wheel well got reinforced with sheet tin.

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