Vantare Slide Cutout Structure Reinforcement

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(12-14-2014 20:08)CC_Guy Wrote:  David,

Your detailed analysis is way over my head, although I do understand your results. I wonder if Vantare had a mechanical engineer do all the reinforcement design. They sure seemed to have nailed the strength of their design.

Hi CC_Guy,

Thanks! Yes, I spoke with a couple of ex-Vantare employees who told me about the outside Engineering Consulting firm that did the design. They also did twist, bending, and vibration analysis (modal) on their chassis modifications. The end result is that the slide doesn't shake, rattle, or roll; the twin slide electric motors are very quiet and very smooth; and when the slide is cinched down against the non-pressurized D-Style bulb seal it does so evenly and without leaks. I'm very pleased with the mechanism.