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Unibody and Unihome

What years are Unibody and Unihomes? Apparently those are the years that have a possible problem with their bulkheads. I have a 2001 U320 and I was wondering if it might have the bulkhead problem. The bolts on mine are 9/16" and there is no sign rust or separation. I did not try my torque wrench on them as I do not know the value I should use.
Where's Brett when I need him?
Thanks in advance of any advice I receive.
Jon
Jon Ohman
2001 U320 36'
Build #5809

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Quote from: sam7 –
I did not try my torque wrench on them as I do not know the value I should use.
Where's Brett when I need him?

Jon,

Brett's wisdom on bulkhead separation is stickied at the top of the Tech Talk board  :)

http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=8645.0

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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250 inch pounds.
 
Don Hay
 
Quote from: sam7
What years are Unibody and Unihomes? Apparently those are the years that have a possible problem with their bulkheads. I have a 2001 U320 and I was wondering if it might have the bulkhead problem. The bolts on mine are 9/16" and there is no sign rust or separation. I did not try my torque wrench on them as I do not know the value I should use.
Where's Brett when I need him?
Thanks in advance of any advice I receive.
Jon
Don Hay
'92 Grandvilla, U-280
The Hayfever Express
Build #4055
'97 GEO Tracker
Life is like licking honey off a thorn.

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Jon, we have the same series coach #5903, and it is clean, been inspected by me, my mechanic and MOT, then sprayed with undercoat.  Am hoping for many years of no issues, and wish the same for you. 
Am told the 36' coaches are less prone to the stress issues than the longer units, who knows for sure.
Good luck
Dave

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What years are Unibody and Unihomes?

1994 - The "Unicoach" was introduced.
http://beamalarm.com/Documents/foretravel-highlights.htm
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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OK, OK, so where is Brett? 

Currently on the sailboat at Lu Lu's (Jimmy Buffett's sister's restaurant) in Orange Beach AL. Continue sailing east tomorrow-- in search of lobster!

Brett Wolfe

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

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Hey Brett,  Is it 5 o'clock in Orange Beach. :D
Rick and Mary Zika
unit #4609
new full body paint by Foretravel of Texas
1995 U240 2014 jeep
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Hey Brett, the Conchs called them Bugs. Catch some bugs for us, OK, Ieee. (a little mix of Conch and Cajun)
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback