Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 08-14-2017, 02:35 PM   #1
Family Vacation Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: S. Illinois (means South of I-80)
Posts: 141
Removing Underbelly

Has anyone dropped the underbelly of their trailer? I have a screw head or bolt head popping up into the floor (about a half an inch high) and was wondering if somewhere there was pictures. I considered just cutting the underbelly near where I think it is but not sure how to reseal it, or option 2 is to drop the whole thing and fix what I need to.

Thanks in advance. Pictures would be great if anyone has them.
__________________
2015 Sunset Trail 270bh
2011 Ford f150 Eco Beast 3.73-max tow-max payload, man mirrors

Screen Name = half Labrador, half Beagle and full of attitude.
Labbie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2017, 02:51 PM   #2
Full Time Camper
 
Russb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 746
I have cut the underbelly fabric and patched it with Gorilla tape, it's holding up fine for several years.
__________________
Russ
Forney,TX
2010 Cruiser CTX CT29RLX
2009 F-150XLT
Russb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2017, 02:55 PM   #3
Site Team
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,153
I've heard good reports on using gorilla tape on the under belly cover. If you do it that way, just make sure to clean the splice area real good before applying the tape. Some even advocate going over the tape with a heat gun to insure it's adhered properly.
Lloyd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2017, 03:48 PM   #4
Full Time Camper
 
Stan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: 1
Posts: 2,036
I have dropped the front third and the back third for some maintenance. Wasn't too hard but it would have been easier with two people when putting it back. Dropping it around the axles or plumbing would be more difficult.
Stan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2017, 04:13 PM   #5
Family Vacation Member
 
superduty glampers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: ky
Posts: 120
If you drop it you could add some extra insulation,just a thought.
__________________
Jim & Susie, 2014 Redwood 36 FL, 2012 F-250 6.2, Trailer Saver TS3,MORryde I.S. with disc brakes
superduty glampers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2017, 04:24 PM   #6
Full Time Camper
 
harley's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
Posts: 1,753
Before you cut into it , unscrew some screws along the frame and drop down to see what is there . All the wires are laying on it so be very careful cutting.
__________________


It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
harley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-15-2017, 04:10 PM   #7
Family Vacation Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: S. Illinois (means South of I-80)
Posts: 141
Quote:
Originally Posted by harley View Post
Before you cut into it , unscrew some screws along the frame and drop down to see what is there . All the wires are laying on it so be very careful cutting.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stan View Post
I have dropped the front third and the back third for some maintenance. Wasn't too hard but it would have been easier with two people when putting it back. Dropping it around the axles or plumbing would be more difficult.
Harley, Wires near where I would start to drop it for the brakes.

Stan, right in between the axles.

Thanks to everyone for replies, i might just try to cut that plastic and see what I can mess up. Hoping the bolt isn't supposed to be holding something...but then why would they have put it there?
__________________
2015 Sunset Trail 270bh
2011 Ford f150 Eco Beast 3.73-max tow-max payload, man mirrors

Screen Name = half Labrador, half Beagle and full of attitude.
Labbie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-15-2017, 06:15 PM   #8
Full Time Camper
 
Ramn4ver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Richland. Wa.
Posts: 624
Dropped the front half of mine. Replaced black valve cable. Insulated it too much. But I have fix that issue also. To reinstall, use two C-Clamps clamped down on edge of belly, used a heavy duty rope too pull it right around my ball hitch. Then tied it off. Worked great.
__________________
1998.5 Dodge 3500 4X4 Black Bart. 150k
2013 Rushmore Jefferson
2008 Raptor 299 toy hauler
Ruby & Jade. English Springer Spaniels
Ramn4ver is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Crossroads RV or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:41 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×