DANGER....INSPECTION REQUIRED

[dale farley]

I checked my box, and it is perfectly stable, but I woud still like to know I have guarded against a future failure of the rivets.

[HarborBus]

I'll take one also. I have checked my XL II it appears to be the same set up, mine is snug now but better safe than sorry. Thanks for the heads up.

[rahangman]

I checked mine this AM and it is sound and sturdy. I noted that it was not riveted but large screws holding it to the bulhead with a sealing substance smeared around as though to keep the screws in place. Not shiny but then, it was really solid.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

The fasteners going through the bracket into the coach bulkhead are not the issue. The problem is the four pop rivets through the bracket, into the rear of the box, not visible until the box separates from the bracket are the weak point. Hangman is correct. The bracket is attached to the coach bulkhead and has some kind of sealant or caulking between it and the bulkhead. There is no sealant or caulking between the box and the side brackets.

[jello_jeep]

Me too Jon...

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Progress is being made.

I am having a prototype of the design being made and with any luck I will have it installed on my coach and checked before I leave for Tampa.

I will post photos of it here (assuming it works as expected) and will get the brackets produced.

If the brackets work as planned some existing holes will be used and only 4 holes (into the box) will have to be drilled. I will include installation instructions with the brackets. If things work out the price will be free. This is a one shot deal, so if you are interested post it here. What would make it easier on my end would be if someone can gather up all the mailing addresses and email the list to me. Put them in a format so I can just cut the addresses out and use them as postage labels.

Boilerplate: The true fix for the problem is as described by Bill Jensen, and that is to use stainless steel pop rivets in place of the aluminum pop rivets installed by the factory. Increasing the size of the rivets was also recommended. I know from my repair work that to do that requires the box to be removed, layed on its face (requiring further disassembly such as some hoses and the oil pressure gauge and associated lines), the old rivets drilled out, enlarged holes, and new stainless steel pop rivets installed.

The brackets will serve as a temporary fix until such time as that work can be done, or as an alternative will supplement the existing pop rivets. It is important that even with the brackets in place the integrity of the original pop rivets be checked periodically, and if loose or broken they should be replaced.

[gmcbuffalo]

Jon I would like a set.
GregM

[rahangman]

Jon, thanks for the clarification and your follow up. I would like a set also please

[Journeyone144]

If my set up is in danger I too would buy a set of the brackets Jon..
Thank you...
Viv

[hobobimmer]

What would make it easier on my end would be if someone can gather up all the mailing addresses and email the list to me. Put them in a format so I can just cut the addresses out and use them as postage labels.

Eric Faires volunteers for this duty, so send me Private Message on this list in following format.

Full Name
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip

If you live in a warm area, I might even hand deliver your set via motorcycle.

Eric Faires
Huntsville, TN
92 Angola 40 foot