My coach is a 2003. I've had the bulkheads inspected in the past, and they were found good.
Recently I've heard Foretravel made a change around 2001. Maybe bulkheads are not an issue in later coaches. Can I safely forego these inspections?
I'll be at MOT next week and need to know if this should be on my list.
Thanks
All Foretravels with bulkheads will experience rust in that area. The amount depends on if it's been driven in the rain, on treated/snow roads or has had a wet bay leak. I don't know of any Foretravels with bulkheads with steel treated with any kind of rust proofing or any fasteners with a coating. Roloks have none and were never intended by the manufacturer for this application.
So, it's like your yearly physical. Get it done and be aware. It's called preventive maintenance.
Pierce
Barry Brideau's 2003 experienced severe rust because of a prolonged fresh water leak.
Another Bulkhead Separation Story Part II - Page 2 (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=14266.msg82396#msg82396)
No reason to be paranoid, but know that you do need to be vigilant about water from any source getting between the skin and the framing.
Don
I don't need a reason to be paranoid. But am I paranoid enough?
That's always the trick isn't it. Moderation is hard for us humans to attain. We seem to be better at either blowing stuff off or worried about stuff to the point of being sick.
Been there, done that.
Can you say OCD??
But in 1/4 million DP miles, zero breakdowns.
What was the question again???