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Re: bulkhead blues

Reply #275 –
Foretravel created a bulkhead inspection guide for 1988-2005 coaches.  This goes over the inspection of how the front and rear modules were attached to the sub-floor (where the separation happens).  1988 thru 2005 Unibody Module/Subassembly (bulkhead) Inspection Given this, you know FT was concerned about those model years.

Although that goes back to 1988, earlier coaches have suffered the same/similar problem.  Brett has an excellent write-up on this. Foretravel Bulkhead Repair-- A Comprehensive Look

Starting with the 2006 Phenix, Foretravel used Huck bolts instead of Roloks,  I've not heard of any issues on that generation but you should still do an inspection as the where/how a coach is used are outside of FT's control.
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

Re: bulkhead blues

Reply #276 –
Jim,

If they did not use a sealer/caulk when installing the vertical bolts through the fiberglass, I would suggest you do that.

Also, to waterproof the horizontal bolts through the angle, I wire brush the angle, then mask off and spray with automotive undercoating. 

You don't want water migrating in the threads when driving through rain.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: bulkhead blues

Reply #277 –
Quote from: jcarbone2366 –
Thomas Welding in Nac did my repair - with directions and materials form Keith R -  I buttoned up when I got home.
I had heard that Thomas Welding in Nac is no longer doing repairs on bulkheads. Anyone know if this is true? Jim.
Jim and Dona
2002 U295 36'
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Re: bulkhead blues

Reply #279 –
Wow! No washers on the vertical bolts?
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
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Re: bulkhead blues

Reply #280 –
Thomas has indeed stopped bulkhead welding.  But Atkinson Body repair, which is next to Keith Risch has picked up the welding.  And Keith is right there, just steps away.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
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