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Forum: Appliances and Interior 07-18-2020, 11:18 AM
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Posted By LenS
Have seen enough posts on the scissors bolt...

Have seen enough posts on the scissors bolt breaking. I believe the max load on the bolt is with the roof down. I do carry an extra grade 8 bolt in my tool box. The question is though CAN THE...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 02-10-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 37,631
Posted By LenS
Re: Penthouse support bolt broke, van roof collapsed...

Ours are free standing. I used 3/4" electrical conduit, plastic end caps from hardware store. Because they fit snug into the corners I put 2"x2" wood blocks under the bottom of the poles so that...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 02-10-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 37,631
Posted By LenS
Re: Penthouse support bolt broke, van roof collapsed...

No one has posted any info. but I would guess the bolt failures are mainly on auto. penthouse tops where the people also store 200-400 pounds on the roof. Probably lots of stress on the X supports...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 11-01-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 123
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Posted By LenS
Re: Penthouse support bolt broke, van roof collapsed...

How old is your SMB? Is it a manual or auto top? If auto do you carry stuff (2-3 hundred pounds) on the roof? Sounds like a bolt "just snapped? No other damage just had to slide in a new bolt?
Forum: Appliances and Interior 10-31-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 123
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Posted By LenS
Re: Penthouse support bolt broke, van roof collapsed...

Hey!!

It has been a month since first post. Is it fixed? Do you have pics of failed parts? Did it fall and crush you and no one have found you yet? Should we call EMS?
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