how to fix this mess
Well I ripped my jack off the bigfoot and was wonder If anyone has any repair Ideals thanks
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Doesnt the Big foot jack have a base that camper sets on? I expected to see the fiberglass exploded. Looks like it just pulled the screws.
Short of mfg recommendations should you contact or other BF owners input...
My first thought was to run a length of tape a few inches from camper mount line, to measure from for reinstall. Then separate the jack mount from jack. Spend required time cleaning everything while formulating plan.
Mine would be to pump full of glue, tap in some fluted or spiraled dowels. Let it set. May need some cleaning up to use larger dowels if required. (if 1/4" bolts use 5/16" dowel-depends on fit) Depth by thickness of wall, but Id lean toward end of dowel just inside fiberglass. Check mount plate, if needed for next size up screw redrill mount plate. Adding maybe 3 more bolts down center. Larger diameter screws into existing repaired holes but longer may not be option.
Pre-mount jack plate using new screw holes, drilling pilot holes. Then drill pilot holes into the the existing doweled holes, or mark those that cant be drilled with plate in place. Once all holes ready, mount plate using appropriate sealant. Caulking each screw also as added.
I guess because on our filon covered alum frame, if I tore off a jack what a mess we would have, this 'looks' like a minor repair. Im sure doesnt make it any easier though. Almost looks like a frangible joint.
Short of mfg recommendations should you contact or other BF owners input...
My first thought was to run a length of tape a few inches from camper mount line, to measure from for reinstall. Then separate the jack mount from jack. Spend required time cleaning everything while formulating plan.
Mine would be to pump full of glue, tap in some fluted or spiraled dowels. Let it set. May need some cleaning up to use larger dowels if required. (if 1/4" bolts use 5/16" dowel-depends on fit) Depth by thickness of wall, but Id lean toward end of dowel just inside fiberglass. Check mount plate, if needed for next size up screw redrill mount plate. Adding maybe 3 more bolts down center. Larger diameter screws into existing repaired holes but longer may not be option.
Pre-mount jack plate using new screw holes, drilling pilot holes. Then drill pilot holes into the the existing doweled holes, or mark those that cant be drilled with plate in place. Once all holes ready, mount plate using appropriate sealant. Caulking each screw also as added.
I guess because on our filon covered alum frame, if I tore off a jack what a mess we would have, this 'looks' like a minor repair. Im sure doesnt make it any easier though. Almost looks like a frangible joint.
