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Reply #20 –
In my opinion after what I found with my coach. The reason for this happening is the fresh water tank overflow and no protection on the structure steel. As far as I am concerned this floods the rear bulkhead plate and leaches in everytime you turn left. With spray flaps in front of rear tires the issue is not caused by road spray. I extended my overflow down below the rear bulkhead totally eliminating this concern. Also all the new metal is coated with rust bullet. And my replacement steel was..625 wall vs .500. This will never be a issue in this ares on my coach again.
This is just my opinion. My recommendation is get that fresh water overflow below the bulkhead.

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Reply #21 –
I'm trying to recall just how many folks have actually reported an incapacitating bulkhead failure here on the forums.  Actual bulkhead failure resulting in separation of the joins rendering the coach unusable.  Anyone know?  I recall some folks who had some emergency welding done to get home, iirc after driving extensively on unpaved roads. 

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Reply #22 –
Quote from: Chuck Pearson –
I'm trying to recall just how many folks have actually reported an incapacitating bulkhead failure here on the forums.  Actual bulkhead failure resulting in separation of the joins rendering the coach unusable.  Anyone know?  I recall some folks who had some emergency welding done to get home, iirc after driving extensively on unpaved roads. 
I can't remember all Chuck but one failed on paved highway when the coach started swerving as I remember. There were photos also. Anyone else remember the incidence? Think it was a U280 but it was a long time ago.

I had a few Roloks break but I've pulled another motorhome up over a bank with a chain after it went over the edge. I popped the front lower cover off and pulled it up in reverse. No noises or anything.

I think there are owners who have no idea of what is under the coach and will drive it until something fails.

Pierce

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Reply #23 –
I remember that post also! Been quit a few years ago.

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Reply #24 –
Also had a rear bulkhead failure near Corpus Christi as I recall causing major separation visible on the side of the coach .

And a front bulkhead failure that allowed the fuel tank to fall out.

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Reply #25 –
"PICS OR IT DIDN"T HAPPEN"

I'm trying to dig up the old posts, but can't find them.

Where is Michelle (AKA The Bionic Forum Data Retrieval Specialist) when we need her...

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Reply #26 –
There was one at a rest area a few years back.unicoach with the fuel tank trying to drag the ground.. Think he was told to get a mobile welder to patch and then drive slow.. Not a good thing when they come apart as there much weight involved.. There were pictures of it. Somewhere.

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Reply #27 –
I am not Michelle but my memory is not too bad, yet.

Roland Begin about 8 years ago. His front fuel tank dropped. Search his posts for number 1946  Topic Re: Has this happened to anyone?

Bob