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Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

I would like to hear opinions as to best facility for bulkhead insp. and repair.  Being new to Foretravels, to this point I have done all maintenance myself, but I am considering having someone else look at the rear bulkhead.  It has not seperated, but shows some signs of rust.  With that said, I would like to hear some opinions as to the best facility, weighing ability as well as price.
Thanks everyone,
Jerry
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
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Re: Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

Reply #1 –
Xtreme seems to be the choice of many, I am sure FOT does a fine job too.  I like MOT for lots of things, but would not use them for the bulkhead, nor the other shop you mention.
My money is on Xtreme while here in Nac.
Good Luck
Dave M

Re: Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

Reply #2 –
I would second Xtreme without going into a lot of details, they are the best ones to deal with it...
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
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Re: Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

Reply #3 –
Xtreme recently (2 months ago) repaired the front bulkhead on our '92 U-280 promptly and efficiently for less than $900. FOT and Xtreme differ somewhat in their approach to cleaning the bulkhead joints and in the mode of fastening the bulkheads.
Don Hay
'92 Grandvilla, U-280
The Hayfever Express
Build #4055
'97 GEO Tracker
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Re: Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

Reply #4 –
I had the front & rear bulkheads repaired at Xtreme this summer. I am very satisfied.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
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Cincinnati, OH

Re: Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

Reply #5 –
Let me suggest a variation by those answering:  What was the condition of your bulkhead when repaired, AND by what method were they repaired.

That will interject some FACTS into the discussion.

Brett

Brett Wolfe
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Re: Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

Reply #6 –
Very good Brett!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

Reply #7 –
I would suggest you call either xtreme and FOT and ask them there process. They differ and you can decide which one you want to use after talking to them.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

Reply #8 –
has Extreme gone 'public'?  I'm in!
Coach Build # 5862/40'/2001/U320/Motorcader 17136

Re: Best service facility for bulkhead insp. repair- FOT, MOT, EncoreRV

Reply #9 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Let me suggest a variation by those answering:  What was the condition of your bulkhead when repaired, AND by what method were they repaired.

That will interject some FACTS into the discussion.

Brett

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