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Camper_Jeff___K
Mar 12, 2015Navigator
I repaired my front left TC jack. I noticed the corner had a little movement in it when the jack was lifting the camper. I took the corner bracket off and inspected the wood beneath. There was a very small amount of wood decay on the plywood but not a big deal. My S&S has a 2x3 running the length of both sides of the camper with the TC tie down eyes being attached to that. Similar to how I repaired the right side last year. I got a 2" x 16" Simpson flat metal connector that had a 90 degree bend with a 6" length to it. I cleaned out the area and used QUAD to adhere and seal the connector to the TC running along the bottom back to the tie down and up the front corner edge. I used a bottle jack and clamps to press tight and hold in position the connector so I could drill and bolt it to the TC. I also installed 2 and 2-1/2" x 5/16 SS lags instead of reusing the rusted galvanized 2" x 1/4" lags that were there. I also repaired the worn holes by injecting Gorilla expanding glue then driving a 2" x 1/4" wood dowel into the holes to restore the wood. The Gorilla glue will expand into cracked and voided areas of the wood sealing and strengthening it. The new SS lags hold perfectly and strong. I also installed a second Simpson 90 degree flat 6"x6"x1-1/2"angle bracket inside the propane compartment. The propane box is against and stapled to the framing of the TC. I also installed two 5"x3/8" bolts From the front bracket through the framing and connect the framing together with that and 2 more bolts through the same bracket down through the propane box, the plywood, and the 2"x3" . I might post a picture later if I get to it. I also re-caulked the dinette window and did some re-sealing on the right rear jack. I also installed another bolt to better support my slide out deck. It is raining hard in Seattle tonight or was earlier so I will inspect the fruits of my labor tomorrow.
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