Slide shaft ripping bracket Weld?
The bracket/mount holding the motor for one of the rear slides on my Newmar Canyon Star is ripping where the torque from the motor turns the shaft that slides the unit out. I think poor design becaus...
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The best advice I've seen comes in parts in this case.
1: Disconnect battery negative cables before doing anything else (Both main (Chassis) and aux (house) on a motor home
2 If there are electronics NEAR where you are welding.. Unplug and remove be sure to mark so you put 'em back properly
3: Make sure you have a SOLID chassis ground on the welder lead No paint. NO rust. Bare shiney metal
Finally: Standard precautions taken any time you weld
on my rig I had a bracket break as well however it was removable so they welded up the new one on a bench then bolted it back in place WAY better than the oem .
1: Disconnect battery negative cables before doing anything else (Both main (Chassis) and aux (house) on a motor home
2 If there are electronics NEAR where you are welding.. Unplug and remove be sure to mark so you put 'em back properly
3: Make sure you have a SOLID chassis ground on the welder lead No paint. NO rust. Bare shiney metal
Finally: Standard precautions taken any time you weld
on my rig I had a bracket break as well however it was removable so they welded up the new one on a bench then bolted it back in place WAY better than the oem .
