18 replies to this topic

[CougarCouple]

Hello Ferrell Vaughn
So sorry to hear of your accident. I found loose turnbuckles in the past, and forced me to come up with a solution which could stop me being worried all the time. I bought some nylon straps with the spring loaded pinch buckle. Install them over the top of the turnbuckles. They are long enough to loop thru a couple times before securing to the spring buckle. I pass the left over thru the center of the turnbuckles so they don’t back off and loosen.
Easy inexpensive and work very well. I know it’s probably too late for this camper, but maybe for the next time.


Russ

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

That sounds like a easy and inexpensive fix.

Thanks for the idea.

Frank

[Lighthawk]

I'm sorry you had this happen to your camper.  I wouldn't write off the camper, even if your insurance (?) does.

The roof is replaceable, as is the liner.   Depending upon the amount of damage, it may be repairable at a lower cost than replacement.

[5outta6]

No comments from ATC?  I guess they don't read this page...

[Wandering Sagebrush]

No comments from ATC?  I guess they don't read this page...

It’s a very small company that focuses on building quality campers and satisfying their customers.  I suspect they don’t follow every thread on WTW, nor should they.
 

They’re very easy to contact when needed.

[Ronin]

Hello Ferrell Vaughn
So sorry to hear of your accident. I found loose turnbuckles in the past, and forced me to come up with a solution which could stop me being worried all the time. I bought some nylon straps with the spring loaded pinch buckle. Install them over the top of the turnbuckles. They are long enough to loop thru a couple times before securing to the spring buckle. I pass the left over thru the center of the turnbuckles so they don’t back off and loosen.
Easy inexpensive and work very well. I know it’s probably too late for this camper, but maybe for the next time.


Russ

Russ,

 

Hello Ferrell Vaughn
So sorry to hear of your accident. I found loose turnbuckles in the past, and forced me to come up with a solution which could stop me being worried all the time. I bought some nylon straps with the spring loaded pinch buckle. Install them over the top of the turnbuckles. They are long enough to loop thru a couple times before securing to the spring buckle. I pass the left over thru the center of the turnbuckles so they don’t back off and loosen.
Easy inexpensive and work very well. I know it’s probably too late for this camper, but maybe for the next time.


Russ

Russ,

 

Do you have a photo of how you install the extra strap? Sounds like a great idea but I'm having trouble visualizing it.

 

Thanks

[5outta6]

It’s a very small company that focuses on building quality campers and satisfying their customers.  I suspect they don’t follow every thread on WTW, nor should they.
 

They’re very easy to contact when needed.

I'd bet Marfy follows this page.....

[Mykiss]

Russ,
 
Russ,
 
Do you have a photo of how you install the extra strap? Sounds like a great idea but I'm having trouble visualizing it.
 
Thanks

I too was waiting for the reply that was never sent.

[Kodachrome]

I think they are 1” raft tie downs used to secure various items into the raft. Considering this terrible story, I am inclined to rummage around for a couple I know I have and use them as described above.