MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 73

Date 1-1-89
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MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MOLDINGS
Extruded aluminum drip moldings extend along the.sides of
the coach above the window line. Exterior trim moldings are
attached to the body to cover the horizontal rivet lines at both
sash and belt lines while black painted aluminum moldings
cover the window posts. Stainless steel screws and nylon
washers are used to eliminate the contact of dissimilar metals to
prevent corrosion of the moldings.
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS
Three full-width, underfloor compartments are provided
between front and rear drive axles. Total capacity is 300 cubic
feet (8.5 cubic meters). with a clear. 33" x 54½"
(840 mm x 1380 mm) opening provided to each compartment
on both sides of the coach. All compartment . doors are full
sealed. Pantograph. vertical lift type. and each has a flush
mounted breakaway-type latch handle with provision for pad-
lock and customs seals. All doors are interchangeable.
BUMPERS
The standard rear bumper is made of 12" (305 mm)
wide,
extruded. hard alloy anodized aluminum, back-ribbed for ayiaxi-
mum strength. An optional energy absorbing rear bumper may
be installed in place of the standard rear bumper. The front
bumper is hinged at the top for easy access to the spare tire
compartment The rear bumper is easily removed for access to
the engine compartment Extruded anodized aluminum corner
bumperettes are mounted on rubber cushion pads at all four
corners of coach and extruded aluminum rub rails extend
along each side of the coach to offer maximum protection to
tower body paneis from baggage carts and vehicles. Molded
rubber fenders are installed at front wheelhousings and the
rear wheelhousings are trimmed with anodized aluminum
bars. Three-piece fenders can be installed at the rear housings
as optional equipment Front and rear wheel splash aprons are
optional. For coach dimensions, see figure 3-2.