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Parts I removed from under my coach today...need someone to identify.

I set the airbags to max high and slithered under the aft section of my new to me 1997 U270 (is this safe?).  First I removed the old sewer hose tube pipe (that you put the sewer hose in) as it was very flimsy and almost rubbing on the left rear tire.  Coach came with a new high tech dump hose (with 2 clear windows!) so wont be needing this storage...and new hose wont fit in it anyhow.

While I was down there I saw this piece of sheet metal...all bent up and hanging by 1 bolt...looked like it could chafe lines or catch on something...so unbolted the 1/2 in bolt and removed it.  Sure hope it is not important as it is really bent up.  What is it and am I ok without it?



Carl and Kathleen
Killeen Texas
1997 U270

Re: Parts I removed from under my coach today...need someone to identify.

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Carl Cox –
I set the airbags to max high and slithered under the aft section of my new to me 1997 U270 (is this safe?).



NOT AT ALL!  You need to ensure the coach won't come down on you

Working Safely around your Foretravel
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

Re: Parts I removed from under my coach today...need someone to identify.

Reply #2 –
We need to see a pic of your part to identify it.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: Parts I removed from under my coach today...need someone to identify.

Reply #3 –
Carl,

Posting photos is a little tricky until you get the hang of it.  Try reading this thread for "How To":

Posting pictures
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Parts I removed from under my coach today...need someone to identify.

Reply #4 –
Only parts i can think of are the covers that screw into the flooring to secure the fuel and air hoses.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Parts I removed from under my coach today...need someone to identify.

Reply #5 –
I removed that tube on my coach, as I never used it, even though I still have an old style dump hose.  I keep the hose in a large plastic box.  I put a piece of sheet aluminium over the back side of the small plastic door and caulked it so water would not get inside the compartment when driving in the rain.
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt