Gap in the 2nd deck moulding when hooked
I have an Keystone Avalanche 2011 , 38'for 4.5 years now. Like the unit very much. A problem developed over time, when I hook it the the pickup, the moulding running from the bottom of the second...
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UPDATE :
I removed completely the plastic, the isolation the door etc.. under the deck. Had access to all the welding. I hired a professional welder, which confirmed that all the welds where in good shape. We also measured the deflection which is 1/4 of an inch from one end to the other.
They also assured me that my pin box is solid... so nothing dangerous.
The problem is that the 1/4 inch veneer on which is the external fibreglass is, is moving causing the gap. Looks like the bond between the aluminum frame and the external is broken. So I don't think this can be fix easily. Any suggestion is welcome ! By the way the aluminum 2x2 wall frame are well supported and do not move at all !
I did re install everything and installed the moulding when the weight was on the pin, this way the gap is closed. Still moving but much less than before.
Thanks everyone for the help
Much appreciated
Claude,
I removed completely the plastic, the isolation the door etc.. under the deck. Had access to all the welding. I hired a professional welder, which confirmed that all the welds where in good shape. We also measured the deflection which is 1/4 of an inch from one end to the other.
They also assured me that my pin box is solid... so nothing dangerous.
The problem is that the 1/4 inch veneer on which is the external fibreglass is, is moving causing the gap. Looks like the bond between the aluminum frame and the external is broken. So I don't think this can be fix easily. Any suggestion is welcome ! By the way the aluminum 2x2 wall frame are well supported and do not move at all !
I did re install everything and installed the moulding when the weight was on the pin, this way the gap is closed. Still moving but much less than before.
Thanks everyone for the help
Much appreciated
Claude,
