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Tubularfab
Explorer
May 20, 2013

A not-really-vintage but not far off rebuild of a Mallard

Ok, this forum seems like the best fit for my rebuild project. Technically it is a 1988 Mallard 5th wheel, but I just don't see this fitting into the 5th wheel forum beside a post asking "which slide...
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HJGyswyt
Explorer
May 28, 2013
Not an engineer by any means, but I do know that interior walls, bulkheads, and most importantly, cabinets are what gives strength to the whole structure. Eliminate a whole bunch of cabinets, especially where they join the ceiling and walls and your rig will likely suffer from wracking when in motion, and that leads to leaks down the road.

Wow! That burn barrel was really glowing. All the best with your project.

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