TC back from the hospital
Bought my TC when it was 5 years old and have had it 8+ years. It had a very slight separation in the area of the front passenger side tie down when I bought it. It grew larger as I put around 80K m...
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To answer some questions:
1) Here's what was on the detailed invoice regarding the repairs to the side (less obvious steps):
Tie Down Repair, 7 hours: Replace dry rotted wood and add bracing to substructures for added reinforcement.
Wing repair, 10 hours: Remove skirt section and reconstruct with new wood and panels with bracing for added rigidity.
2) I was surprised, too, that in the tie down area only staples appear to connect the horizontal and vertical member!
3) I've followed TorkLift advice on how tight to set the FastGuns. None of the other 3 tie down areas show a problem. Since a slight separation was already there when I bought it, that area was probably already weaker than the rest. In any event, I've backed off on my usual setting a bit.
4) The camper may be good to go for another 13+ years, but my old 72 year old body probably won't (at least for TCing).
5) Gripnriprod: If I come to AK again, it will be on a plane. :) Thanks for the fishing offer, though.
Ralph
1) Here's what was on the detailed invoice regarding the repairs to the side (less obvious steps):
Tie Down Repair, 7 hours: Replace dry rotted wood and add bracing to substructures for added reinforcement.
Wing repair, 10 hours: Remove skirt section and reconstruct with new wood and panels with bracing for added rigidity.
2) I was surprised, too, that in the tie down area only staples appear to connect the horizontal and vertical member!
3) I've followed TorkLift advice on how tight to set the FastGuns. None of the other 3 tie down areas show a problem. Since a slight separation was already there when I bought it, that area was probably already weaker than the rest. In any event, I've backed off on my usual setting a bit.
4) The camper may be good to go for another 13+ years, but my old 72 year old body probably won't (at least for TCing).
5) Gripnriprod: If I come to AK again, it will be on a plane. :) Thanks for the fishing offer, though.
Ralph
