โJun-19-2016 01:24 PM
โFeb-25-2018 12:27 PM
invstr55 wrote:
Lower corner frame seams are a primary area that water can get in when door is open, check to make sure they do not open as the ramp is lowered.
โFeb-24-2018 05:56 AM
โJul-18-2016 11:52 AM
invstr55 wrote:
Lower corner frame seams are a primary area that water can get in when door is open, check to make sure they do not open as the ramp is lowered.
โJul-18-2016 09:58 AM
Taurus18 wrote:
Rebuild is done!
Less than $250 but LOTS of sweat. It's noticeably heavier but nice and solid for the first time since we've owned it. I caulked everywhere it looked like moisture might even think about getting in.
The problem with my plan above is the channel was actually 1 5/8" not 1 3/4", so going back in was a very tight fit. Fortunately foam can be compressed.
I took pictures as I went so when time permits I'll try to put together a narrated slideshow to post on YouTube.
โJul-18-2016 07:18 AM
โJul-13-2016 01:35 PM
WhitehouseLV wrote:TexasRangerRzR wrote:WhitehouseLV wrote:
have you figured out what caused the soft spots? I just noticed my ramp has a wet spot all along the bottom of it.
For me, it was water intrusion at the bolts for the latches.
Thanks. I'll have to look that over better.
โJul-09-2016 07:13 PM
โJul-06-2016 07:16 AM
fred42 wrote:
Taurus18,
Not sure if you have the standard Lippert ramp door that a lot of us have, but I wanted to let you know about the structure of this door.
The first surprising thing is that there is absolutely no structural members, word or metal, anywhere within the interior of the door. Only the perimeter has a metal frame. The strength comes from high pressure lamination of otherwise weak materials.
The overall 1 5/8" cross-section looks like this: (values are approximate and I am calling the materials as they appear to me)
Outside
1/16" fiberglass
1/8" composite
1 1/4" white Styrofoam
1/8" luan plywood
1/16" non-skid material
Inside
This the 2016 model that I have, They may make other configurations.
โJun-23-2016 04:59 AM
fj12ryder wrote:TexasRangerRzR wrote:I've got Line-X coating on the bed of my truck, and while it's tough, it's not something I would put on a door for its non-slip properties. I'm still searching for something really good for my toyhauler door.
I plan to get Line-X coating on the inside of mine.
โJun-22-2016 06:44 PM
TexasRangerRzR wrote:WhitehouseLV wrote:
have you figured out what caused the soft spots? I just noticed my ramp has a wet spot all along the bottom of it.
For me, it was water intrusion at the bolts for the latches.
โJun-22-2016 06:16 PM
TexasRangerRzR wrote:I've got Line-X coating on the bed of my truck, and while it's tough, it's not something I would put on a door for its non-slip properties. I'm still searching for something really good for my toyhauler door.
I plan to get Line-X coating on the inside of mine.
โJun-22-2016 05:34 PM
WhitehouseLV wrote:
have you figured out what caused the soft spots? I just noticed my ramp has a wet spot all along the bottom of it.
โJun-22-2016 05:06 PM
โJun-21-2016 02:21 PM
arhayes wrote:
Sorry to hijack the thread, Taurus!