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Am I gonna have problems?
So I decided to put in an anti sway controller on my rv. I drilled 2 of the 6 holes with a drill bit that was too big for the bolts that came with the kit. I then went and bought the right size (11/32) bit and moved the plate over about 2" and drilled al 6 holes and installed the plate. The bolts snug up super tight so the plate is on there really secure. I'm wondering if having those extra 2 holes in the frame is going to cause a weak spot and could eventually cause the frame to crack or even buckle while towing the TT. What do you think? Should I maybe go and get the plate welded to the frame as well?
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07-17-2016, 10:00 PM
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I don't think I would worry to much. You could have someone weld a metal plate where the two hole are. Just keep and eye on them, but welding the plate on there would help on the stress. good luck.
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07-18-2016, 04:46 AM
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how close are the mistake holes to the proper holes?
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07-18-2016, 05:51 AM
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Probably never have a bit of trouble as 11/32nds is pretty small and less then 3/8". If concerned, as said above a plate welded on though not stick or gas but TIG or MIG to reduce the heat affected zone. Even easier, a couple 5/16" Gr8 bolts with heavy washers will work too on those small holes.
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07-18-2016, 05:57 AM
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Just install a proper size screw in the two holes if they won't interfere with anything
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07-18-2016, 07:55 AM
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10-4 with hondavalk !!!!
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07-18-2016, 10:54 AM
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Quote:
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Just install a proper size screw in the two holes if they won't interfere with anything
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One of the holes is completely covered by the plate and the other is half showing beneath the bottom of the plate roughly dead center.
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07-18-2016, 10:55 AM
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how close are the mistake holes to the proper holes?
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Roughly 1.5 inches
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07-18-2016, 11:07 AM
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Where did you drill these holes?
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07-18-2016, 11:11 AM
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Where did you drill these holes?
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Right on the side of the a frame. Roughly halfway from the tongue to the trailer.
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07-18-2016, 12:02 PM
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Roughly 1.5 inches
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The reason I asked is because if too close, two holes can become one if they are too close and too much stress. I don't think 1.5 inches is close enough for that but to personally a bit close for comfort. Its a tough call.
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07-18-2016, 12:14 PM
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I'd plate the holes to hopefully get the strength back and buy a hitch with built in sway control.
Good luck.
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07-19-2016, 07:51 AM
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Quote:
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One of the holes is completely covered by the plate and the other is half showing beneath the bottom of the plate roughly dead center.
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Tap the holes and locktight a set screw in the holes.
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07-19-2016, 01:37 PM
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Quote:
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Tap the holes and locktight a set screw in the holes.
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Now there's a good idea. I suppose I could also locktight a bolt in the two holes and then grind the head off. They would never come out and shouldn't really ever go in further
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