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Structure Question
Yahoo Message Number: 129284
Does anyone here KNOW if there are any structural members ("studs") in the rear shower wall on a 26.5 MB ?

Dave W
20 + MH's since 1977 incl...
Past
FMC, 2x GMC's, Foretravel, 2x LD
Present
1996 LD RB under restoration, my project to keep me off the streets.

Re: Structure Question
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Yahoo Message Number: 129287
Dave:  If you are looking to install an assist handle, I am currently testing out a dual suction cup type availble at BBB.  I holds really  well untill the cups dry out so I am trying a th

Re: Structure Question
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Yahoo Message Number: 129288
Couple years ago, I asked Vince @ Factory to install passenger handhold
Jack - Teal 2003 IB31
Southeastern LD  #19 •• Southwestern LD  #14  ••
LD Caravan  #2999


Re: Structure Question
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Yahoo Message Number: 129294
Actually, I'm looking at installing something on the outside rear wall, above the end of the short bed.

Thanks, Dave W
20 + MH's since 1977 incl...
Past
FMC, 2x GMC's, Foretravel, 2x LD
Present
1996 LD RB under restoration, my project to keep me off the streets.

Re: Structure Question
Reply #5
Yahoo Message Number: 129296
I just uploaded a photo of our 08 that we took at the factory (I think).  It's titled 'side of 08 MB'.  I don't know what year you are looking for, but it may help.

Regards, Holly

Re: Structure Question
Reply #6
Yahoo Message Number: 129298
thank Holly, what nice construction!

Dave W
20 + MH's since 1977 incl...
Past
FMC, 2x GMC's, Foretravel, 2x LD
Present
1996 LD RB under restoration, my project to keep me off the streets.

Re: Structure Question
Reply #7
Yahoo Message Number: 129303
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 Actually, I'm looking at installing something on the outside rear wall, above the end of the short bed.

Thanks, Dave W
Dave,
 You might try "thumping" the wall with your knuckle, or use an electronic stud finder. Alternately, near the top of the rear cushion there's an access panel, held on with screws, to reach the back of the shower plumbing. Not very big, but it should afford a look inside spot if you have a video inspection scope to use.
 Depending on what you want to hang, it may be possible to inject some of that expanding foam to tie the wood panel back into the wall of the shower enclosure. There's probably some risk in doing this, you wouldn't want to put in too much foam as when it expands it may put some pressure on the walls.

bumper Yonder
bumper
"Yonder" '05 MB
"WLDBLU" glider trailer

 
Re: Structure Question
Reply #8
Yahoo Message Number: 129318
Dave,

On my 2005 MB there is a removable panel (approx 6-inch square) in the above the driver side couch and next to the outside wall.  If you remove it you can look into the hollow area behind the "angled" part of the fiberglass shower wall.  The area contains the water pipes for the shower and the grey water tank vent pipe.  You might be able to run something into the wall that parallels the end of the couch to see if there are any "vertical" members.
You can also gain similar access to the "front" wall (by the bathroom door) by removing the electrical outlet close to the floor on that wall.  I was looking at these areas for some reason that I don't recall, but don't think that I found any "studs".

Doug

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