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Under Carriage Preventive Maintenance
I’ve just finished my under carriage preventative maintenance which included the following. 
1.  Checked the 16 frame bolts holding the house.
2. Checked the bolts holding the generator, electric step, hitch, and tow bar.
3.  Sprayed undercoating on the 6 wooden slates supporting three (3) basement compartments.
4.  Sprayed undercoating under the two (2) fiberglass steps and into the four (4) wheel wells.
5.  Sprayed undercoating behind the rear bumper where it connects to a wood beam.
6.  Greased the 4 fittings in the steering linkage.
7.  Checked the nuts holding the black and gray tanks.

One frame bolt above the gray tank needed to be tightened.  I’ve never been able to torque it properly because of its location.  Two electric step bolts needed snugging up.  The tow bar and trailer hitch were just fine.  All the wooden supports looked to be in excellent condition which is always a relief.

Crawling, rolling and dragging myself under 27’ is a workout.  Plus I’m bit of a mess. On the other hand, I don’t have to do this again for 2-3 years. 

A few hours later. Sore elbows, sore knees, sore hips, achy back and neck.  I’m thinking it’s almost worth it. Almost.
Re: Under Carriage Preventive Maintenance
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Quote from: Ed & Margee  - 
6.  Greased the 4 fittings in the steering linkage.

A few hours later. Sore elbows, sore knees, sore hips, achy back and neck.  I’m thinking it’s almost worth it. Almost.

If you have not already done so, add grease fittings to the four ball joints, lubing regularly will help prolong their lives.

Aches and pains remind us that we are still alive. At age 75, I feel your pain.
Buy yourself a pad for use when crawling under your rig. Mine is ten years old and still holding up. It gets used often.
Amazon.com: Pro-Lift C-1000 Black 47" Folding Work Pad : Automotive

Larry
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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
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I’ll look into the pad. What I have done for years is use large cardboard pieces which slide over each other easily.
2013 27’ Mid-Bath
2005 Honda CR-V
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Me too.  I used to use one piece years ago but now it is 2 or 3 pieces at our shop.  I also carry a couple pieces which we store under our queen mattress back in our rear lounge in case it is necessary on the road but Larry's suggestion looks so much more comfortable!

      Karen~Liam
        98 ~ MB
          NinA
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
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I, too, have carried a folded sheet of cardboard under the couch's cushion for decades. At home, cardboard for used when the LD isn't lifted. I also use a 4'X4' X 1" thick firm foam pad for extended under-the-rig sessions. When the rig is jacked up and on stands, a mechanic's creeper gets used.
The cushion linked to in the previous posting is carried in the Jeep.l when on the road.
Old bodies need cushioning.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Under Carriage Preventive Maintenance
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Old bodies need cushioning.

More and more every day, Larry

Jon
1994 MB
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A few hours later. Sore elbows, sore knees, sore hips, achy back and neck.

And a big smile on your face for a job well done!!!
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester