Front Filon Wall Flexing While Towing - Problem?
I noticed a while back (mid-2020) that the front of the trailer wall flexes inward while towing. In the image, the area that is circled in red is what I can see most in the rear view mirror while underway, when the sun is on either my left or right side, after or before sun rise/set. Areas numbered 1, 2 and 4 between the horizontal supports are probably flexing as well, I just can't see it in the mirror. Area 1 maybe not so much since it's up higher and the air has already been directed upward from the lower areas.
I suppose if I do have a potential problem (that probably wouldn't show up until well after the 3 year structural warranty anyway) I could remove the two closets, remove the front luan paneling inside and add some reinforcing plywood between the aluminum supports.
BTW:Adding a tall fiberglass camper shell to the old TV didn't get the air flow up high enough to help this. The air just dove downward before colliding with the front of camper.
My concern is that over time, this flexing will eventually crack the filon at the areas of most flex. Or... am I just concerned over nothing?
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2023 Cougar HT 23MLE
2020 F250 XLT CC 6.2 4WD
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