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Re: WW Repairs
My 06 fs2300 is going under my surgical skills soon. The floor is soft from the front cargo compartments to almost the seam where the linoleum stops at the wheel wells. Roof and internal walls look ok. I'm thinking of doing 2 staggered layers of 1/2" ply and replacing either the entire floor or at least from the linoleum trim strip forward. As I understand it, their claim to fame was to use a single plank of 1" OSB from tip to tail. Any links/pics/firsthand knowledge or advice is appreciated. I have an indoor barn to do the repair so time isn't a major factor. I'm hoping ill find the leak source upon tearing everything down. Nothing obvious on the roof or sides at this point. I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to get all of the internal walls (bathroom, vanity, queen bed area etc) handled and manipulated with no floor yet. I'm considering dropping all of my tanks too to make an unbostructed workspace but I think I'll just have to see how things come apart and go from there. I see staples through the siding into the underside of the floor plank every nch or so. That should be fun. Any info appreciated! Dan390Views0likes0CommentsRe: WW Repairs
Make sure that 28 footer has 3 axles - if it only has 2 - RUN! They made a few with 2 and realized that it couldn't do the job. The FSW2800, although it may have the somewhat lighter aluminum siding than most of the gelcoat ones you typically see, it is a widebody model (heavier, more liquid storage etc.). You should be in the balpark with your truck though... Dan468Views0likes0CommentsRe: WW Repairs
What funds in the settlement? This case didn't close before WW went under, so there are no "funds" to be claimed. We're on our own if we have to modify. The only tool we have are the Exhibits in the settlement to use as a template should we want to reinforce our units. I have an 06 FS2300 that has the thicker tongue, and with plenty of use I have no signs of bending or twisting. If something comes up I'll deal with it but with the use its had something would have happened by now if it was a build defect.499Views0likes0CommentsRe: WW Repairs
If you could take as many pics as you can of all of the additional welding that was done (I know you just posted the support for the spring hangers, but any additional outrigger/tongue pictures will help - I have the class action diagrams, but no live pictures - especially for the same model trailer that I have! :)) Thanks! Dan470Views0likes0CommentsRe: WW Repairs
<< >> Yes, please! I have a great welder lined up to do this and the only info I have is the sketches from the class action suit that show the A frame reinforcement - nothing sbout the spring hangers. I've got no problem picking up some extra steel when I go to buy for him so I can get everything beefed. Thanks! Dan470Views0likes0Comments
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