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04-20-2019, 07:54 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Old bridge
Posts: 61
M.O.C. #23732
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Sheet metal question
Hi all,
We took our first shake down trip last week and all went well except one issue.
There is an exterior rubber trim that separates the lower sheet metal to the upper laminate. Our lower sheet metal came out of the rubber trim on the rear back (driver side) of the unit.
Under the rubber trim is a metal strip that appears to hold the lower sheet metal in place...which ours is not doing because it came out.
I can pop the sheet metal back in and push the rubber trim down so the rubber trim snaps in place but the sheet metal will not stay under the metal strip. So when we drive it will come out.
Any advice to rectify the issue would be greatly appreciated.
We have an appt already with dealer to fix under warranty but would like to fix ourselves if possible.
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Sharon, Tracy and Emma
2019 Montana 3701LK Anniversary Edition
Hensley Trailer Saver BD3 Air-Ride Hitch
2017 F350 4x4
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04-21-2019, 04:14 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Appling
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #20840
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IMHO, if it's under warranty let the dealer perform the repair. If you attempt and it doesn't work, or satisfy you or the DW, and then bring it in to the dealer, they may refuse to repair.
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Wayne & Karen
2017 3791RD, MORryde SRE4000 w/ X Factor
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, LB, PSD, DRW, 4WD, Curt Q24
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04-21-2019, 04:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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I agree with Wayne. If that is the only thing you found wrong after your first shakedown trip, you are doing great
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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04-21-2019, 04:48 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Old bridge
Posts: 61
M.O.C. #23732
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Perfect!
Have the appt already and will do just that!
Thanks!
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Sharon, Tracy and Emma
2019 Montana 3701LK Anniversary Edition
Hensley Trailer Saver BD3 Air-Ride Hitch
2017 F350 4x4
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04-21-2019, 05:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,413
M.O.C. #21044
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Sheet metal popped out
Same thing happened to me on trip to Arkansas last summer. I pulled into a Walmart parking lot. DW and me popped it back into the rubber gasket and I added bead of silicone caulk to hold it in place. Have not had it happen again.
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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04-21-2019, 09:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,318
M.O.C. #17894
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I have seen a few other post on this same exact subject. Must be somewhat common. I guess they don't make them like they used to. The small amount of quality they used to have is going down hill fast.
From this issue to leaking slide gear boxes to walls moving in and out with slides to front frame damage, whats next??
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2018 Chevy 3500 LTZ Dually Diesel 4x4 CCLB
2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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04-21-2019, 10:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,945
M.O.C. #5651
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My back wall started coming loose!!! Dealer fixed it, but apparently not well. The fender in the corner slipped down and loose again. When I disassembled the fend, the screws holding it on (where the horizontal rubber and metal slot thing are) was barely touching the fender. So after wiggling down the road it pulled thru the fender in a couple of places. I drilled new holes that get a little more of the fender and it has held for the last 5000 miles (last summer). Hope it continues holding......
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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