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Old 09-11-2021, 12:44 PM   #1
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Aluminum corner molding type?

My '21 Geo Pro was slightly damaged while in storage (someone ran their truck through the fence). It didn't damage the body but it ripped about 6 inches of the corner molding up when the chain link fence caught the bottom of it. I can replace this piece in a few hours, but the available sizes on the 'net are not quite what I have. The closest is this:


https://pantherrvproducts.com/ap-pro...ng-black-8-ft/


5/8 in. leg length is a good match, but the width of the molding on my trailer is 1 1/2 inches (outer width). The above product is 1 1/8 in. wide, and that's the widest I can find. Either I'm measuring my piece from the wrong points, or this isn't an easy to find width.



Anyone know what the part number is? Just curious, because my particular dealer said they don't do repairs...they send them off to the manufacturer. If I can't get this piece, I guess I'll have to see if they can order it for me.
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Old 10-12-2021, 08:36 AM   #2
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Update on this:

I ended up ordering the corner molding from my dealer. Apparently it wasn't all that easy to find, but with the trailer VIN and the help of FR I got the part in 2 weeks (maybe it was a size they aren't using much anymore). It was shipped via truck freight due to the 16 foot length, but I was able to cut it in half and take it home in my tow vehicle.

I thought I was going to have problems the minute I called them when they said "we don't sell parts". The tune changed when they found out I bought the trailer from them. After that, they were super helpful. The woman in charge of parts kept me up to speed via text message. They ordered the part without charging me for it, and they allowed me to take the part without paying for it, since they didn't have an invoice prepared when I went to get it.

After they made an invoice, I got a phone call and an apology. Apparently they underestimated the shipping, so they only charged me $20 instead of ~$100 (due to truck freight). It ended up costing me $46 total. No part number on the invoice and I didn't get any paperwork with it.


Installation took an afternoon. I replaced it using new butyl seal tape, stainless screws, and RV sealant.
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