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Re: Wheelwell resting on back passenger tire.

Reply #25
I will this weekend.
Rick & MJ Berry
1998 U320 40'
Ohio

Re: Wheelwell resting on back passenger tire.

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.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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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
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
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Re: Wheelwell resting on back passenger tire.

Reply #28
On those hard stop washers I added a piece of 3/4"plywood about 2"sq and put a bunch of caulking between them.

Picture when you get a chance.

Thanks,
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Wheelwell resting on back passenger tire.

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
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370