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How Thick is the Floor ?

Getting ready to install a freezer in the basement. Since I need to bolt it down, what is the floor thickness ? I have some SS all thread, but cap screws are neater.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: How Thick is the Floor ?

Reply #1 –
Dave, 

Suspect your basement floor bracing is the same as the rest: 1.5" box beams.  Add a tiny amount for the fiberglass above and below.

BUT, were I mounting something heavy on the basement floor (be it a freezer, Joey bed, etc) I would absolutely use 1/8" aluminum plate below (as a "fender washer") and above, just under the freezer to spread the load (unless the bottom of the freezer is dead level). So, add 1/4". Note: the long runners of the Joey bed spread the load in the basement, so the only plate needed for them is below.

Said another way, the foam core of the basement should not be considered structural.  Spread the load!
Brett Wolfe
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Re: How Thick is the Floor ?

Reply #2 –
Thanks Brett, appreciate your reply.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: How Thick is the Floor ?

Reply #3 –
Quote from: toyman –
Getting ready to install a freezer in the basement. Since I need to bolt it down, what is the floor thickness ? I have some SS all thread, but cap screws are neater.

If a freezer was optional the floor structure may already have the steel framing to support one.

Probably does.  At least the oem offered ones with their mounting?
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Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
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Re: How Thick is the Floor ?

Reply #4 –
VERY easy to tell.  Run a magnet over the floor area in question. 
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020