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Post by tomqvaxy on Jun 28, 2024 11:40:34 GMT 10
not the axle suspension, but the carcass (house box).
has it ever been acceptable to buffer movement by adding isolation pads (rubber/ silicone snubbers, chunks of old tires, whatever) between the trailer frame & floor of the box?
i struggle with what should move and what should be rigid.
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Post by hughdeany on Jun 29, 2024 9:34:36 GMT 10
Hi Tom, A caravan body will always flex a little on the chassis,it’s the nature of the beast,if it was rigid it would fall apart pretty quickly with the lovely roads we have in Aus!😉If you watch a caravan travelling along the road you will see the body moving ( slightly) independently of the chassis. Cheers hughdeany
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Post by tomqvaxy on Jul 1, 2024 11:25:07 GMT 10
understood. but what accommodates the articulation?
i know that heavy "expedition" trucks will 3 point mount the box to let it float above the chassis so the vehicle frame can twist over rough terrain.
how is this decided on a caravan living area? is it bolted hard to the frame, or left loose to bobble around?
i understand it's not a direct comparison, but i'm trying to supplement the limited knowledge i have!
thanks
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Post by hughdeany on Jul 1, 2024 12:54:57 GMT 10
Hi Tom, It’s bolted hard to the chassis usually on a thin bed of glue on the steel work,starts off well but over the years with rot and rust and oxidisation the body can become a bit loose,that’s usually when you see van bodywork come off going along the freeway! Has been happening a lot over covid due to people “ glamping” vans and not worrying about the undercarriage.😡 Cheers hughdeany
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