Forum Discussion

Wo_ody's avatar
Wo_ody
Explorer
Dec 04, 2015

Northern Lite owner questions

Concerning fasteners used on jack corner brackets, hold-down ring eyes, roof ladder, and roof rack--have you had any problems with lag screws backing out or stripping?

Regarding NL units made in the last few years, what kind of "inside" substrate material is used to hold the lag screws?

4 Replies

  • Try this, http://www.northern-lite.com/Northern-lite-brochure.pdf on page 5, image 5. By the way I see your on the east coast. The exchange rate is extremely favorable to buying one in Canada (1.33 CAD / 1 USD)
  • Thanks Fitzbev. I seem to remember seeing something like you describe when I researched NL a couple of years ago. Their fire halted production and my interest thinking they were out of business for good. I'm happy they made it back.

    Following your suggestion, I just finished going back over the NL website and was unable to find any sort of construction details.
  • I believe if you checkout the NL website there is a photo (brochure link, item 5) of how the jacks are secured to the floor. I believe it's 3/4 inch ply with a steel backing plate. I have read some complaints about the boat rack and the screws backing out. I suspect that issue has been resolved.

    High quality but somewhat pricey....