I have been tracing a leak for sometime in my motorhome. Today, I decided to take a forum member's advice and check the roof a/c bolts (the 4 under the cover from the inside). Wow! I could move them by hand with little effort. So I got tighten happy...later realizing maybe too happy. I know that if I tighten these too tight that the problem could be worse. So, here is my question:
How do I know how tight to tighten these bolts? Also, how can I check the gasket to make sure it is not compressed too far?
Thanks!
-- Edited by The Hensons on Friday 6th of May 2011 06:31:40 AM
Luvglass said
06:32 PM May 5, 2011
Instead of asking us amateurs, why not call the manufacturer? :)
Good luck,
The Hensons said
06:36 PM May 5, 2011
Well, Luvglass, because I am a product of the instant gratification generation and like my answers short and fast :) Besides, I figured this question is general enough to apply to most brands of RVs and I'm certain there are many on here whom have had experience with this.
I may do what you suggest, but Holiday Rambler is not the easiest to deal with on issues like this over the phone.
-- Edited by The Hensons on Thursday 5th of May 2011 06:37:20 PM
53 Merc said
08:45 PM May 5, 2011
I was told by a reliable tech that AC mounting bolts should be just tight enough that the unit cannot be "scooted" from side to side. He said the mounting foam needs to be compressed some, but not collapsed.
I have been tracing a leak for sometime in my motorhome. Today, I decided to take a forum member's advice and check the roof a/c bolts (the 4 under the cover from the inside). Wow! I could move them by hand with little effort. So I got tighten happy...later realizing maybe too happy. I know that if I tighten these too tight that the problem could be worse. So, here is my question:
How do I know how tight to tighten these bolts? Also, how can I check the gasket to make sure it is not compressed too far?
Thanks!
-- Edited by The Hensons on Friday 6th of May 2011 06:31:40 AM
Good luck,
Well, Luvglass, because I am a product of the instant gratification generation and like my answers short and fast :) Besides, I figured this question is general enough to apply to most brands of RVs and I'm certain there are many on here whom have had experience with this.
I may do what you suggest, but Holiday Rambler is not the easiest to deal with on issues like this over the phone.
-- Edited by The Hensons on Thursday 5th of May 2011 06:37:20 PM