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searun
Nov 22, 2017Explorer
Reddog1 wrote:
I wasn't too happy with the 2" foam. I tried it three different ways.
First I just ran it front to rear. I cut out for my 5th wheel rails. I used a 1/4" rubber mat on top. In a very short period of time, the foam started breaking down on the outside edges, due to the normal sway of the TC.
The second method I used was run the foam side to side. I used a 1/4" rubber mat on top. This moved the edge of the foam away from the edge of the TC. It was a lot better, but it still mashed a crease in the foam. The longer I left it, the greater the crease and the more the TC rocked.
Final method was a 2x4 frame laid flat, skinned with 1/2" plywood. I used the 2" foam as a filler. I used a 1/4" rubber mat on top. That worked pretty good.
Each method had lots parts to store when I unloaded the TC. The wind would blow them out if left in and/or they looked bad. I had a Stable Lift which really helped prevent movement of the TC. I did put a lot of city miles on my truck and TC due to my work commute. The foam could work for some folks, but for me it only worked for a short period of time.
Wayne
This is why Keith @ Northern Lite recommended a 1" sheet of plywood with a rubber mat on top when I bought our camper last fall.
They used to recommend the foam sheeting, but are moving away from that now.
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