Does your under cover sag?

Loco · Dec 7, 2007

Here is a easy way to make your under cover look good.
I used 2x4 and primed them good with oil based primer. Then cut them to fix between the frame rails. I then cut my under cover into 3 sections. each section cut was made in the middle of the 2x4's. I then used screws and washers to screw the cover to the 2x4's and the frame. Now two of them are mounted in the new water Tank supports (3" steel channels) I had to put in when the tank fell. But you could just run the 2x4's below the factory tank mounting.. My under cover now has no waves and is easy to remove and replace when I need to do work under the rig.

Ray LeTourneau · Dec 7, 2007

I have had the same idea. I've been carrying 4-1X4X6 cedar boards to do the same thing with the exception of the fresh water tank support. We're moving within our park next week to a nicer spot so it's in the plan. We already had the factory fix done for the tank support but the wood is a wonderful idea for other areas and easy to do and re-use.

Forrest Fetherolf · Dec 7, 2007

Light weight steel wall framing studs would be a option in lieu of wood cross members. The cost is about the same, lighter, cut to size with tin snips, and use sheet metal or drywall screws w/fender washers to secure undercover.

Forrest

Pulltab · Dec 8, 2007

Forrest Fetherolf said:
Light weight steel wall framing studs would be a option in lieu of wood cross members. The cost is about the same, lighter, cut to size with tin snips, and use sheet metal or drywall screws w/fender washers to secure undercover.

Forrest

This would be my choice, will not warp and is galvanized to prevent rusting. Would be a good idea to spray with undercoating anyway and they would match the underbelly.

Bob&Patty · Dec 10, 2007

sagging

I have a lot of stuff that sags, did'nt use to.

I like the metal stud ( used to be one) idea, think I wiil do that. Bob

bcpolaris · Aug 24, 2008

I thought I would show you the extra fresh water support member as well as the wooden cross members I used for the under-belly. Now the water tank doesn't sag and the under-belly will be easy to take down when I plan on insulating the floor.

Taz Devil · Aug 24, 2008

Great idea and job. I think with me living in FL I would also prefer the metal studs over wood. Well done and great pics.

sasha_j · Aug 25, 2008

bcpolaris, nice work. What material did you use for your cover sheathing, shown as black panels in your pics?

bcpolaris · Aug 25, 2008

panels

The black panels that came with the trailer. If your trailer doesn't have it you can find a great price for it at your local sign shop. They just needed a little care in putting them in place. This will also keep the wind/rain and rodents from finding easy access.

davelinde · Aug 25, 2008

On my last rig that cover sagged a lot, by comparison my Cyclone looks like cabinetry! Other than appearance what is the concern about the sag?

Loco · Aug 25, 2008

Been there done that! I went though this all over 2 years ago. It makes life easier doing the cross members. Looks almost as good as my Work. LOL

PUG · Aug 26, 2008

I also went to my local Ace Hardware and purchased "frame clips". These are nice little hightension spring steel clips that have serated teeth. You can go around the outside and clip the underseal to the frame making it more solid and more weatherproof.

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