Wednesday, August 29

Trouble in Weipa

We pulled up in Weipa for lunch when a local (Dan) stopped and told me my caravan wheel was faulty. The actual wording he used was a lot more colourful but meant the same. The pic shows the crack in the chassis beam to which the suspension was welded. The other side of the van was also in trouble as only 3 of the 8 welds that held the suspension were still intact.
Dan recommended GG Contractors to fix it. After going through the RAA, GG Contractors brought a big truck, loaded the caravan and took it to their yard. They reckoned I  had about 100 metres to go before it all fell apart.
To cut a long story short, GG Contractors replaced the broken chassis member with a much stronger C section beam, web welded and full length welded the suspension back on, making the van significantly stronger than when it was new.
All done in 3 and a half days, and all paid for by RAA Insurance, including 3 days emergency accommodation.

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