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Old 09-09-2012, 05:15 PM   #1
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fiberglass cracking

this is on both sides of the rear slide
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Old 09-10-2012, 11:03 AM   #2
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Looks like stress fractures.

I've seen this on my last trailer. I was told the wall was possibly dropped, or hit in that area prior to installation.
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Old 09-10-2012, 02:18 PM   #3
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Re: fiberglass cracking

how will this be fixed, i only bought it 3 weeks ago
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Old 09-11-2012, 01:02 AM   #4
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Usually replacement of the wall section.

My previous trailer(not a Dutchmen) was sent back to the factory for repairs. When it was returned, I noticed the cracks. I called the service manager and he confirmed the wall must have been dropped or hit. He told me he'd seen this before.
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Re: fiberglass cracking

Take it back my friend & let them sort it out. It's not your problem, it's a defect & covered under warranty. See if you can find any more & take lot's of pic's before you go..Good luck & let us know how you go on....
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Old 09-11-2012, 07:16 PM   #6
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The dutchmen rep for canada is being very helpful, they will cover the repair, both dutchmen and the dealer think its in the gel coat and will repair at a body shop either in there area or mine if i find one that can do the job. is it possable to color match a fiberglass repair, i know a car can be painted but the color is in the gel coat on the trailer
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Old 09-11-2012, 10:03 PM   #7
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A reputable Fiberglas boat repair shop should be able to do a great job.
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Old 10-11-2012, 01:12 AM   #8
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well i think dutchmen are stepping to resolve the issue which is much more than the dealer in newfoundland will do
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Old 10-14-2012, 11:04 PM   #9
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well its been about a month at the dealer trying to get these cracks fixed. i have owned this trailer 2 months now and one of those has been at the dealer. getting it fixed now seem to be impossable. the dealer says is not a big deal however 2 quotes have been over $5000 so must be something there. i was told by the dealer that there was nothing they would do and it between me and dutchmen so i hope i get some news this week, does anyone have some advice on what i can do
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