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Reply #20 –
Mine are worn through.  Too soft of worn Koni's allowed excess body roll

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Reply #21 –
Michelle,
Interesting post.
My coach was always dumped and sitting on the stops when in storage. Never noticed anything. I was concerned that if I left it level and one corner leaked down and sat twisted for two weeks it would be bad.
With all these coaches if this was a design issue you would think we would see a lot of this. Like rear bulkhead issues.
Wonder if moisture had anything to do with the damage these coaches suffered?

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Reply #22 –
The skid marks in the wheel well can come from driving away before the coach is up or when the suspension bottoms out on a big bump while driving. In any case when it wears through the fiberglass water can get in.
That needs to be addressed.

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Reply #23 –
Quote from: John Duld –
The skid marks in the wheel well can come from driving away before the coach is up or when the suspension bottoms out on a big bump while driving. In any case when it wears through the fiberglass water can get in.
That needs to be addressed.

Certainly agree.  Easiest fix it to get a thin sheet of aluminum that well more than covers the damaged area.  Paint the side that will show if you like.  Bed with a polysulfide and screw each corner. If ever damaged again, replace the piece of aluminum.

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Reply #24 –
Let's wait for 18360 to make the suggested checks then try to help him with his question.

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Reply #25 –
I will this weekend.

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Reply #26 –
I have a 5 in crack on rear drivers side that came with the coach.. I know bedding in a sheet is the best fix but probably have to pull the wheels to get a drill up there.. Have the means but sure hate to pick up the air impact right now.. Time being I think I will raise the back end and put some fiberglass mat over, knowing that the next time it comes in contact the mat will be done..When time and schedule allows will get the young helper to pull the wheels and I will do it right.

Re: Wheelwell resting on back passenger tire.

Reply #27 –
On those hard stop washers I added a piece of 3/4"plywood about 2"sq and put a bunch of caulking between them. That was a few years ago and they are still there. It assures the wheel will not be up against the top of well. Have not had any negative results.
JohnH
 

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Reply #29 –
John, I have a similar idea using urethane sheet stock. Selecting the right durometer, thickness, and square inches, for front and rear, should provide an effective "soft" bump stop, while keeping the tires off the underside. I was considering a means of mechanical attachment, but your idea of using adhesive seems much better (and easier)

There's a good selection of urethane stock to choose from: McMaster-Carr

Greg