Loose Bolt in Skeleton Frame Joint
Confirmed Issue:
The bolt in one of the aluminum skeleton frame joints has come loose.
Affected Units:
Any Vandoit vans
Issue Explanation:
Due to movement and vibration, the bolts at the joints in the aluminum skeleton frame can come loose.
Resolution:
The bolt used in the joint pictured above is an M6 socket head bolt. To get into that space and tighten the bolt, you will need a low-profile ratchet wrench or a 6mm stubby L-style Allen wrench. Click on the links below to order these wrenches:
The stubby or ball-end wrench allows you to approach the bolt from more angles than a traditional Allen wrench. If the wrenches don't reach, you may need to disassemble part of the joint in order to get to the bolt.
If you have any questions about this process, contact the Customer Support team by submitting a ticket through the Customer Support portal or emailing support@vandoit.com.
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