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Old 06-16-2016, 03:44 PM   #1
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Where are these staples coming from??

I have a 2016 Coachmen Apex 300BHS and have noticed the last few times I've extended the kitchen/couch slide there have been 2 or 3 decent size staples on the floor under where the couch would be when slide is in. I've looked around and cant seem to figure out where they are coming from...curious if anyone may have an idea where they're coming from or if anyone has experienced this before.
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Old 06-16-2016, 03:47 PM   #2
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The factory uses all sizes of staples to attach everything and anything.
A photo of the staples and the area where you think they come from might be helpful.
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Old 06-16-2016, 03:49 PM   #3
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yes i agree a picture would help. lol. i'm at work and will take one tomorrow and post. Thanks!
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Old 06-16-2016, 03:55 PM   #4
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You will continue to find all kinds of stuff, hardware, ect, that the workers like to leave behind. Not uncommon to find staples, screws, styrofoam bits, sawdust, wood chips, wood remnants from where a hole was cut thru a wall, wire ties,carpet and floor covering bits and pieces, ect.
If your lucky you might even find a tool or two.
After 3 years, I still occasionally find debris when giving our rig it's twice yearly interior detailing (not cleaning, but a through detailing).
Just think of it as a kind of scavinger hunt.
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Old 06-18-2016, 06:58 AM   #5
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You will continue to find all kinds of stuff, hardware, ect, that the workers like to leave behind. Not uncommon to find staples, screws, styrofoam bits, sawdust, wood chips, wood remnants from where a hole was cut thru a wall, wire ties,carpet and floor covering bits and pieces, ect.
If your lucky you might even find a tool or two.
After 3 years, I still occasionally find debris when giving our rig it's twice yearly interior detailing (not cleaning, but a through detailing).
Just think of it as a kind of scavinger hunt.
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X2,,, unless they looked used ???
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Old 06-21-2016, 06:22 AM   #6
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My guess is they are coming from the floor in the slide. Our first Wildcat MAXX has soooo many staples holding down the carpet in the slide and at least 50% were not all the way into the floor.
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Old 06-21-2016, 06:43 AM   #7
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I have done much research on the "Staple Situation" F/R hired a kid who's Dad owned a "Staple Store" and they hired him for Carpet Installer! Youroo!!
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Old 06-21-2016, 06:57 AM   #8
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I installed Floorcovering for about 25 years,,, anyone that installed carpet with a staple gun was to me a Butcher !!!
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Old 06-21-2016, 07:01 AM   #9
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Look under the slide when extended, reads like the cover under the slide is coming off.
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Old 06-21-2016, 07:24 AM   #10
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After further inspection I found that the staples were coming from under the couch cushions, there is some fabric under there that was being held together with staples.

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Old 06-21-2016, 07:33 AM   #11
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I think most every thing that is built in IN is healed together with staples or glue !!!


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