Reposting my archive reply about Chassis Bolt Tightening April 14, 2018, 05:08:24 pm 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 DreamersHi 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 2 Likes
Re: Reposting my archive reply about Chassis Bolt Tightening Reply #1 – April 14, 2018, 10:49:25 pm 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. 1 Likes