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Old 04-18-2006, 02:31 PM   #1
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Mountaineer underbelly

One of the many problems that I had with my new Mountaineer, the underbelly was cut open, they said to do something with the tank sensors. They said they were out of the special tape they use, so they sealed the cuts with duct tape. Now the duct tape is coming off and I'm wondering if I should make them replace the whole underbelly? It seems crazy to me that they think I should just except that there are cuts in the lining!
 
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Old 04-18-2006, 03:27 PM   #2
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Not acceptable..Duct tape..are they kidding.If there is special tape that will restore it to like new then Ok..but not duct Tape..There IS a special tape that is used because I used it on our previous TT and it held up years.
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Old 04-18-2006, 03:48 PM   #3
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The kind of money we spend to get a better camper...I believe I would insist on a better repair.
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Old 04-18-2006, 05:41 PM   #4
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flyerone,

I am just curious as to why they didn't remove a section to do the repair to the tank sensors and then put it back. The underbelly of my Mountaineer is covered with panels about 2 1/2 feet long that reach from side to side. I have opened the belly to re-attach a dump handle and then just put it back in place. If it were mine I would insist that the panel that had been cut be replaced. Duct tape is not sufficient. It the panel can't be replaced then I would think they should use Eternabond tape or a similar product that is a permanent solution.
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Old 04-18-2006, 08:20 PM   #5
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I agree with fulltimedreamer, there is no reason they should cut into the underbelly panels. They are very easy to drop down and do repairs, I have done it many times with no problem.Larry & LaVonne
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Old 04-20-2006, 03:18 PM   #6
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Can someone tell me about this tape? My Montana is like fulltimedreamer's Mountaineer, it has panels that overlap with bolts holding them to the frame. There is no tape on mine. So would someone please enlighten me? Thanks.

Some areas of the belly pan will not easily drop because of things like the spare tire holder being bolted to it, propane pipe in the way, etc. I could see in that case they might have taken the easy way out and cut the pan. If this is what they did then I'd insist they replace the entire panel. It sounds like they tried to save themselves some effort and then tried to convince you taping it back up is sufficient.
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