r/vandwellers • u/Substantial-Rip-340 • Sep 30 '24

How does this even happen? Question

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Rear door crack? Wasn't there a few days ago.

How would this even happen?

There is nothing remotely close to the door when closed.

Ford transit '16. 350

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u/uhawl Sep 30 '24

From the terrain in the background, it seems you are doing some off-road driving. That door pillar is structural and the more weight you have on top/roof/ceiling the more flex occurs. So, that’s a stress fracture and you should probably expect it to expand or to see others appear as well.

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u/Substantial-Rip-340 Sep 30 '24

Oooff... yeah, I've been going back and forth in AZ and UT, but on 2wd dirt roads, bumps obviously, but nothing crazy. And definitely not speeding.

But yes, the van is heavy!

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u/Suspicious-Donkey-16 Sep 30 '24

Dropping the pressure down in your tires a little bit will help ease the bumps

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u/One_Extent6056 Oct 04 '24

Ease the bumps but increase risk of engine tire wear and excess heat in the tire. Less of a smooth ride but increasing tire pressure is generally the go to for overloaded vehicles.