I am in the market for a Foretravel and have read threads about bulkhead separation. I am new to Foretravel coaches. If I go to inspect a coach, where are the places I would look for evidence of bulkhead separation? I do understand that some things will not be able to be visually inspected.
Thanks in advance.
OK. I may have found the answer myself. :-[
Bulkhead Separation (http://www.beamalarm.com/Documents/bulkhead_separation-don_hay.html)
Also, read: Bulkhead Repair-- A Comprehensive Look (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=8645.0)
Yes, a visual inspection is needed. Both for separation and "rust jacking". As is checking torque of the Rolock bolts. One I inspected on Friday looked pretty good, but had 4 broken bolts on the rear bulkhead-- not too bad!
You will find that in most cases the Rolocks will either not move with proper torque (see document above) or will freely turn. You will NOT ever break a Rolock at the torque values posted (they are grade eight). You will find if they do not torque up, they will be broken off 4-5 threads from the head (where they torque into the "first" wall of the box beam).
That was my coach :). Also two broken in front bulkhead. Just ordered watertight caps via Amazon.