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07-17-2020, 08:53 PM
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I just can't unsee it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was putting a coat of wax on my 2018 Superlite 29RKWS . On the slide where the topper attaches to the side wall, I found a small crack about an inch long at the end of the bracket. (probably due to overtightening)
So do I.....
1. pretend I did not see it? ( not an option)
2. run some caulk on it & keep an eye on it?
3. drill small hole at end of crack & caulk?
4. just leave it?
Wish I had a picture of it but getting to dark
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07-17-2020, 09:35 PM
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Caulk it and forget it
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07-17-2020, 09:48 PM
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#3 would be my guess. Can I use a lifeline?
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07-17-2020, 09:57 PM
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Door #2 .
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07-18-2020, 06:50 AM
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#3
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07-18-2020, 07:02 AM
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#3 so the crack can't spread.
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07-18-2020, 10:22 AM
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#3 instead caulk i would get clear epoxy.
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07-18-2020, 10:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gmoney67
#3 instead caulk i would get clear epoxy.
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Clear epoxy and then never look up there again.
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07-18-2020, 10:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grumpyer
I was putting a coat of wax on my 2018 Superlite 29RKWS . On the slide where the topper attaches to the side wall, I found a small crack about an inch long at the end of the bracket. (probably due to overtightening)
So do I.....
1. pretend I did not see it? ( not an option)
2. run some caulk on it & keep an eye on it?
3. drill small hole at end of crack & caulk?
4. just leave it?
Wish I had a picture of it but getting to dark
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I was stuck on this part.........I admire anybody who spends the time to wash and wax their vehicles. For some reason I just can't get into it.
As for your dilemma.......I couldn't do #1 either, so I would go with #3.
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07-18-2020, 11:39 AM
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So it looks like the epoxy. Do I still need to drill hole?
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07-18-2020, 12:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Geobound
I was stuck on this part.........I admire anybody who spends the time to wash and wax their vehicles. For some reason I just can't get into it.
As for your dilemma.......I couldn't do #1 either, so I would go with #3.
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If not for the wash & wax I would never have seen it!
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07-18-2020, 12:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grumpyer
So it looks like the epoxy. Do I still need to drill hole?
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I would do it doesn’t grow with flex on the road.
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07-18-2020, 12:57 PM
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Dicor, Eternabond, declare victory!
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07-18-2020, 01:11 PM
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Definitely #3
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07-18-2020, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grumpyer
So it looks like the epoxy. Do I still need to drill hole?
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Yes i would like other reply said keep from growing from flexing when towing.
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07-18-2020, 01:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grumpyer
I was putting a coat of wax on my 2018 Superlite 29RKWS . On the slide where the topper attaches to the side wall, I found a small crack about an inch long at the end of the bracket. (probably due to overtightening)
So do I.....
1. pretend I did not see it? ( not an option)
2. run some caulk on it & keep an eye on it?
3. drill small hole at end of crack & caulk?
4. just leave it?
Wish I had a picture of it but getting to dark
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Normally without a doubt I would do #3 first and then #2. However, I have questions. Was this from something done at the factory or dealer and is you coach still under the last bit of warranty? Obviously if under warranty, get it fixed if not then...
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07-18-2020, 02:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bzac1954
Normally without a doubt I would do #3 first and then #2. However, I have questions. Was this from something done at the factory or dealer and is you coach still under the last bit of warranty? Obviously if under warranty, get it fixed if not then...
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#3 Stop Drill It, thats what they do on Aircraft Skin then seal it.
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07-18-2020, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cboss
#3 so the crack can't spread.
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This is precisely correct. By carefully drilling right at the end of the crack you take all the stress that was focused on that TINY point where both halves come together. Those stresses are what causes the crack to run.
By drilling the hole it spreads the stress out in the entire circle of the drilled hole and the crack stops "growing"
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Originally Posted by mlmay12
#3 Stop Drill It, thats what they do on Aircraft Skin then seal it.
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The fact you used the term "stop drill" told me you were in aviation in the US Military. Civilians don't seem to use that exact phrase. *S*
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07-18-2020, 03:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bzac1954
Normally without a doubt I would do #3 first and then #2. However, I have questions. Was this from something done at the factory or dealer and is you coach still under the last bit of warranty? Obviously if under warranty, get it fixed if not then...
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Out of warranty! Don't know if factory installed or dealer. its 2018 I bought used lat fall
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07-18-2020, 03:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DouglasReid
The fact you used the term "stop drill" told me you were in aviation in the US Military. Civilians don't seem to use that exact phrase. *S*
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That is very correct, 24 years Navy on F-4's, F-14's and F-18's. E-9. 
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