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Old 08-27-2019, 08:47 PM   #41
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There is something to say for having practical experience before becoming an engineer though. I was an electrician for six years before getting my EE degree and that helped me immensely over the years.

As an aside, I've worked with lawyers three different times that had an EE or ME degree before going on to law school. Working with them was great.

Where I went to school, there were a considerable number of foreign students as well. Most could not use a hammer or screwdriver or pair of pliers. Because I could work with my hands, I was their go to person for help in shop classes (I wonder if colleges still have shop classes?).

But, yes, engineers do take maintainability into account .... usually.
For sure. My dad gave me tons of experience. I'm 40, and still realizing some of the things I've "just known" that others (most?) don't.

My college roommate claimed that engineering is nothing more than a series of compromises. It's so true!
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Old 08-27-2019, 09:58 PM   #42
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Yep. had the same issue on my FL ML 21 FBRS. Front bent support under fresh water tank. I used a hydraulic jack to straighten the support and then used four heavy duty tie downs and ratched them under the tank from the frame.



I also use a hose end volume meter when I fill the tank and stop a few gallons short of capacity. Been great since.
I used straps too, temporarily.....2+ years ago.
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Old 08-29-2019, 10:30 AM   #43
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But you replied, didn't you?
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Old 08-29-2019, 11:02 AM   #44
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Yep. had the same issue on my FL ML 21 FBRS. Front bent support under fresh water tank. I used a hydraulic jack to straighten the support and then used four heavy duty tie downs and ratched them under the tank from the frame.

I also use a hose end volume meter when I fill the tank and stop a few gallons short of capacity. Been great since.
Nice. I never thought of using ratchet straps. Our supports haven't bent, yet, but ratchet straps might give it just that little extra "temporary" support.
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