Galley Box by CCV arrived today.....update 1-15-15

[daveb]

Originally Posted by haywoodphotomaccom

Just noticed this crack at the bottom of the swing out door that the gallery box is attached to. Thinking the extra weight of the gallery box is stressing that part of the door when closing.

Thoughts on fixing this and stopping it furthering? Of course I would like to keep the box on there (KTM Rider)

Other than that I am really enjoying the functionality of the box.

That's the outside of the door Brent? You think when you're slamming the door closed the sudden stop is causing that? It almost looks like the box is sitting on the step and as the body flexes the step is pushing up on it and the door.

Hard to get a grasp on what is causing it from one picture.

I know on my SMB box they had to reinforce the inside of the door, mainly cause I kind of lean on it as I exit the van. It was pulling down and out from the top just the opposite of what looks like is happening to your door.

I hate stress cracks but these things flex quite a bit.

[carringb]

I don't get it? How is it stressing the door while closing? I don't see any rub marks on the rocker panel indicating it's contacting. It actually looks more like something was shut in the door (like a seatbelt hanging out).

[1der]

Originally Posted by carringb

I don't get it? How is it stressing the door while closing? I don't see any rub marks on the rocker panel indicating it's contacting. It actually looks more like something was shut in the door (like a seatbelt hanging out).

Agree with the above. Looks like something was there when the door closed and with the additional weight of the box the force was enough to cause the crack? If the door was sagging that much the body gaps would be very visible.

[haywoodphotomaccom]

Just got home and checked the above thoughts. Not sure if I slammed something in the door. I actually don't see marks on either side around that area. When I close the door and then apply more pressure I see it bend out slightly and I don't see it directly touching anything?? Strange, I'll take a closer look tomorrow.....

[JWA]

Not sure of the vintage or past history of your SMB but its possible--albeit unlikely--this crack is rust forming inside the door shell or previous repair is beginning to fail.

Don't wanna be a buzz kill but without obvious signs of body contact or a trapped object upon closing rust might be an answer.

[scummy]

You can stop it from cracking further by stop drilling them. Take a small drill bit (#40 or smaller) and drill a hole at the end of the cracks.

[JackTuppVan]

I agree with the idea that something was slammed in the door and caused the stress crack. In your photo i see what appears to be a scratch /gouge possibly caused by an object being slammed in the door. I looked at my van for perspective i originally thought the crack was much larger .

[daveb]

Is it me or other than the crack, does It looks like there is some issue with the metal???
I could be wrong but even the crack seems wrong compared to the stress cracks
I've had. Almost looks like fatigued metal caused by rust. As for the mark, mine
has the same where it drags.

[Viva]

I thought the crack looked a little "different," too. Almost like a crack in a thicker material (such as clay, although obviously this is not clay). Then I wondered if it was somewhat of an optical illusion due to the special paint used in that section (that is sort of bumpy/thick). It would be interesting to see more.

[haywoodphotomaccom]

I appreciate all the help/thoughts.

Looked a little closer this am and saw this crack too?