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Reposting my archive reply about Chassis Bolt Tightening
Hi Everyone,
I am reposing because I am not sure my archive reply is showing up in the Forum.

See the original archive thread here:

Lazy-Daze Dreamers


Hi Everyone,

I am reviving this thread - specifically the comments about bolt tightening under the rig that Larry and a few others have commented on.  I am in the middle of this today in preparation for summer, and I recommend it.  A few comments and questions:

1. Wearing a head lamp makes it pretty easy to find the bolts - so far I have found about 6 per side.  I found 1 nut missing, and most needing 1/4 to 1/2 turn.  Not bad considering ours is a '94 and took a beating when we went to the arctic circle a few years ago!

2.  14mm deep socket works if you don't have a 9/16.

3. Since you're under the rig, it's a great time to inspect and tighten everything you can.  I so far have found some missing screws that hold running board up and some exposed wood that may need to be replaced or at least recovered with some type of sealant - any suggestions?

4.  I also see several sets - at least four per side, of what I will call "chassis bushings" between the house and the frame. These large bushings are about the size of a hockey puck  and in various states of compression.  So far they don't appear cracked.  Any thoughts on how compressed they should be/appear - or in general?

Thanks in advance for any tips!  We plan on camping at the Astoria seafood and wine festival in a few weeks - stop by and say hello if you are there ;-)

Pete
Pete
1994 RB
Re: Reposting my archive reply about Chassis Bolt Tightening
Reply #1 –
Peter,
For 3. My 1988 MB all plywood storage boxes.  They were coated with automotive undercoat information.  I recoated with aerosol cans of automotive under coating from an automotive store.  It would have been better to pre paint the wood with primer and enamel, as a water barrier then top coat with under coating to resist sand and gravel abrasion.
Rodney
1988 Mid Bath