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Old 03-08-2020, 01:11 PM   #1
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Help finding parts - Dynamax 2009 Isata

My friendly local repair shop burned the outside paint and trim around the rear side-entry door (long story) and now the body shop cannot find parts for the fix. I am looking for anyone with an angle on a junk yard or 'retirement' spot for ten-year-old RVs that are no longer on the road. I am hoping to find a door we can simply replace, and a grab handle. The rest can be done with paint.

What I need:

Lighted grab handle (says Dynamax on it) Or any other, preferably lit) with the same dimensions
Door rubber seal
Full in-door window glass and rubber
Door window day/night shade

Can anyone help me sourcing these? I tried Forest River factory with no luck. They tried the window manufacturer with no luck. Crazy that I cannot find anything at all, so hoping one of you readers may have some ideas.

Thank you in advance! Photos attached - however most of them are sideways!!
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I am sorry that I dont have a source for your parts, just wanted to say sorry for your situation with your rig, hopefully you can get that corrected.
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Old 03-08-2020, 07:18 PM   #3
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The lighted handle doesn’t look any different to me than what they still use today. Maybe call Dynamax parts and give them the end to end dimension and screw pattern and see if it’s the same as they use today.
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Old 03-08-2020, 07:24 PM   #4
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Check with a big rig or boat repair shop. I would think a fiberglass capable body shop could repair the body panel.
I agree with milkman55. The grab handle looks very similar to current use handle.
Call Dynamax parts. Maybe send them pictures.

Good luck.
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That would appear to be the IllumaGrip handle, so if nothing else, this should help if you dont have luck with Dynamax parts.

https://www.itc-rv.com/product-category/assist-handles/

Can also get replacement led bulbs too.
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Old 03-09-2020, 07:46 AM   #6
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that curved wall door was made by PTL door. They would be the ones that could tell you if they can build it again. that was specific to our curve and we don't build curved walls anymore. Somewhat for that reason...finding suppliers.
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I am sorry that I dont have a source for your parts, just wanted to say sorry for your situation with your rig, hopefully you can get that corrected.
Thank you!!
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that curved wall door was made by PTL door. They would be the ones that could tell you if they can build it again. that was specific to our curve and we don't build curved walls anymore. Somewhat for that reason...finding suppliers.
Hmmmm, it is not curved, but I guess the photos make it look that way. Would the supplier be the same if not?
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That would appear to be the IllumaGrip handle, so if nothing else, this should help if you dont have luck with Dynamax parts.

https://www.itc-rv.com/product-category/assist-handles/

Can also get replacement led bulbs too.
Great, thank you!
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Check with a big rig or boat repair shop. I would think a fiberglass capable body shop could repair the body panel.
I agree with milkman55. The grab handle looks very similar to current use handle.
Call Dynamax parts. Maybe send them pictures.

Good luck.
Yes. Have been back and forth with them for weeks trying to find the handle and the window at least. No joy... hence my message here. I was hoping for something we hadn't thought of.

Thank you both for replying.
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Yes. Have been back and forth with them for weeks trying to find the handle and the window at least. No joy... hence my message here. I was hoping for something we hadn't thought of.

Thank you both for replying.
Forgot to say the side panel paint is the easy part. It looks to be paint-only damage.
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It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like that handle could be lightly sanded and polished. There are places that restore headlight lenses or if you are a do-it-yourselfer there are many polishing kits and you tube videos available.
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Old 03-09-2020, 02:06 PM   #13
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Try Colaw RV Salvage at Carthage MO or any of the several found on the web.
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My friendly local repair shop burned the outside paint and trim around the rear side-entry door (long story) and now the body shop cannot find parts for the fix. I am looking for anyone with an angle on a junk yard or 'retirement' spot for ten-year-old RVs that are no longer on the road. I am hoping to find a door we can simply replace, and a grab handle. The rest can be done with paint.
Since you are in Florida....Here is a list of some of the RV salvage yards in Florida. You can do a wider search with this argument:
(rv OR motorhome) (salvage OR junkyard)

https://www.facebook.com/waltripusedrv/

https://www.loetscherauto.com/

https://www.brandonauto.com/

A & E Salvage
Salvage dealer in Jacksonville, Florida
Address: 931 Bulls Bay Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32220
Phone: (904) 469-5624

Mobile Service/RV Parts Mall | RV Repair | Sarasota, FL

Doc & Bill's Auto Salvage
Storage facility in Pinellas County, Florida
Address: 1718 N Betty Ln, Clearwater, FL 33755

https://conibearrvcenter.com/

Auto salvage, salvage auto parts, truck salvage, salvage truck parts, brake rotors

Salvage
Address: 4953 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 248-0677

Creative Coach Collision Repair and Design Center in Lakeland, FL is an interior design company for motorhomes.
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It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like that handle could be lightly sanded and polished. There are places that restore headlight lenses or if you are a do-it-yourselfer there are many polishing kits and you tube videos available.
Thank you for the advice.
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