Trailer Damage

[Madmax0527]

I bought a used 2011 8319SS Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite recently. The trailer is in great shape except for the top corner has some obvious damage from scraping against something. I'm looking for some advice as to the best way to go about repairing this. Is there any way to seal this up without replacing the entire metal strip? Any help would be appreciated!

[Iwannacamp]

Hmmmmm. Unless this is a very recent injury I would be more worried about water intrusion.

[KyDan]

Cover immediately to keep out water. Snip off the pig tail. Pound the trim back in place as good as possible. Caulk heavily with urethane caulk.
Be sure it's completely sealed!!!
Go camping!

[Madmax0527]

The gentleman that sold me the trailer was pulling it out from his storage spot before he came to show me the trailer. He turned a little too sharp and caught it on the eavestrough of his garage. I guess on the bright side I got a little better deal on the trailer.

[Iwannacamp]

Here is one from eBay if FR don't get you there. I am sure there are sources....google is your friend.





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[Mr Havercamp]

I would recommend replacing the entire piece of corner molding instead of a Mickey Mouse repair. Looking at the picture it appears the new trim will almost cover the chip in the filon. You'll need longer than 8'. Usually you need almost an 11' stick on most TT'S. The trim itself is cheap along with the insert. The shipping is a killer. Still I would bite the bullet and do it the right way. A lot of times a local RV dealer will have 12' pieces of that trim on the shelf.

[gfarmcafe]

Originally Posted by Mr Havercamp

I would recommend replacing the entire piece of corner molding instead of a Mickey Mouse repair. Looking at the picture it appears the new trim will almost cover the chip in the filon. You'll need longer than 8'. Usually you need almost an 11' stick on most TT'S. The trim itself is cheap along with the insert. The shipping is a killer. Still I would bite the bullet and do it the right way. A lot of times a local RV dealer will have 12' pieces of that trim on the shelf.

Agree. I'd take it to your local RV/auto body shop and have them do it.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by Mr Havercamp

I would recommend replacing the entire piece of corner molding instead of a Mickey Mouse repair. Looking at the picture it appears the new trim will almost cover the chip in the filon. You'll need longer than 8'. Usually you need almost an 11' stick on most TT'S. The trim itself is cheap along with the insert. The shipping is a killer. Still I would bite the bullet and do it the right way. A lot of times a local RV dealer will have 12' pieces of that trim on the shelf.

I am in this corner! Don't do a "Cob Job"! Youroo! !

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Mr Havercamp

I would recommend replacing the entire piece of corner molding instead of a Mickey Mouse repair. Looking at the picture it appears the new trim will almost cover the chip in the filon. You'll need longer than 8'. Usually you need almost an 11' stick on most TT'S. The trim itself is cheap along with the insert. The shipping is a killer. Still I would bite the bullet and do it the right way. A lot of times a local RV dealer will have 12' pieces of that trim on the shelf.

I'll agree too.
Fixing it right won't cost you an arm & a leg in the grand scheme of things.
Once fixed, it's done. No worrying if the 'patch' is going to hold.

[KyDan]

I totally agree with these guys.
I was only suggesting a patch job if you were trying to go for cheap.

This is a possible DIY job but it wouldn't hurt to get a dealer estimate.
While there ask if they have some of the molding in stock.
I took a quick look at YouTube for replacing corner molding on an RV but
didn't find exactly what I was looking for.
Maybe others can find a decent video to let you know what you're getting
into if you decide to tackle this yourself.

Do strive to keep the water out in the mean time! Trim off the pig tail and
use plastic bag and duct tape or something - just don't let the water in!

Good luck! We'd love to hear how this turns out. Please give us a follow up some day!

[Platokidd]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVS0zkWcQEo

[Mr Havercamp]

The hardest part about getting the old trim off is if they used butyl tape underneath, and then the cleaning of the old sealants. I use a razor knife and very carefully cut through the caulk at the edges without getting into the filon or roofing. Then remove all the screws under the snap in trim and gingerly pry it off. A combination of Acetone and MEK (Not mixed together) and anything else you have around like mineral sprits, alcohol (not the bourbon) denatured or otherwise, gasoline, plutonium, etc works to carefully remove the sealants. It really depends on the sealant used and with some the only thing that works is elbow grease. Some plastic scrapers and prybars (made for auto trim) from Oriental Harbor are needed and a heat gun used really carefully helps (not while using the gasoline, or the alcohol etc) and in that case you would be removing the sealant thermally or combustibly or something. Not good.

Its actually sort of easy, just time consuming.

[Madmax0527]

Thanks for all of your collective wisdom everyone. I have decided to go out and buy the needed supplies and do this myself. I'll take my time and do a thorough job. Hopefully we have a short winter this year!

[Platokidd]

Originally Posted by Madmax0527

Thanks for all of your collective wisdom everyone. I have decided to go out and buy the needed supplies and do this myself. I'll take my time and do a thorough job. Hopefully we have a short winter this year!

Let us know how it goes and pics are good