by saywhatthat » Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:26 pm
the strength is in the difference between the top Rail and the bottom rail. and each one of the little uprights creates its own box for side racking. As I have involvement in several RV repair shops if you're going to have insurance on this. One of the first things the adjuster looks for any type of modification.
you will see a clause in your policy that they won't cover it because of Any modification. according to a few adjuster that I have talked to you modify the light bulb. Stops coverage I've never seen them go that far but I've seen him do an awful lot of stuff not to have to pay. Also the other guys lawyers investigator all the way from saying your modification enhance the damage so you're not entitled as much money all the way to your modification actually cause a problem. and you end up having to pay the other guy.
Seems to me those rails add strength from front to back .
if you decide to cut them off I would recommend you use them to box that bottom rail in