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Old 02-05-2013, 11:06 PM   #1
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Thumb Knobs?

On my 2012 Cedar Creek 36 RE, we have the soft top, on the screen/storm door. The small thumb knobs that hold the soft flex panes on are breaking apart. Never even touched them. There are I think 8 total, 4-top, 4-botom. I have 4 left in one piece. Anyone else experiencing this? Guess I need to call my dealer or is there a place to just order them. Would like to have a dozen or so. Thanks for any help. Steve
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Old 02-06-2013, 05:16 AM   #2
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Yes, I've experienced those little knobs breaking also. When I attend the rally in August I plan to visit the factory to see if I can get a pot load of those little buggers.
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Old 02-06-2013, 08:04 AM   #3
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Yes I have also had this issue on my 29re. First time to take the panels off I had 4 of them break off.
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Old 02-06-2013, 09:40 AM   #4
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I have never even taken any of mine Off.matter of fact I have never even touched them.
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Old 02-06-2013, 09:43 AM   #5
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I have never even taken any of mine Off.matter of fact I have never even touched them.
Same here. They just seem to break.
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Old 02-06-2013, 10:02 AM   #6
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Check out this website, they seem to have a good selection of plastic hardware.
Plastic Screws, Nuts, Bolts Washers and Threaded Rod from E & T Fasteners Industrial Fasteners and Components
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Old 02-06-2013, 12:06 PM   #7
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My 2010 has plastic retainers w\phillips head screws holding them in place. I needed to replace two, so I went to my local hardware store. They had sturdier substitutes which work fine. I don't recall how much, but they were cheap.
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Old 02-06-2013, 06:33 PM   #8
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Yes I have had the same problem with my 2013 34rlsa, the dealer just keep replacing them
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Old 02-06-2013, 08:51 PM   #9
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I think this is what everyone is talking about... Can not walk due to an injury so walking out to look right now isn't happening. $2.41 each seems kinda of expensive for what it is...

http://store.lci1.com/plastic-turn-catches-p1132.aspx

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I've ordered these from Home Depot. Flush Plastic Screen Clips (8-Pack)-L 5766 at The Home Depot I don't know it they will work or not but at least it's an eight pack for $2.54.
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Old 02-07-2013, 12:50 PM   #11
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Found them today at a neat little True Value Hardware store in Hammond,La. $4.79/8pc. Locally owned and operated!! Just like the old days. Thanks for all the replies. Steve
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I think this is what everyone is talking about... Can not walk due to an injury so walking out to look right now isn't happening. $2.41 each seems kinda of expensive for what it is...

http://store.lci1.com/plastic-turn-catches-p1132.aspx


Yipes - $2.41 each and the 1 pound shipping weight - what a rip off.

I cannot remember where, but I know I saw these things someplace that were made out of metal - but I cannot remember where.
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lots of guys I know have had the same problem I would just go to lowes or menards or another place and replace them with something heavier that will hold up better.
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