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Old 01-31-2019, 02:37 PM   #1
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I spoke with another member about this problem, so thought I would share what I've learned. This is a 2014 330RLS. These are pictures of the method I and my son used to repair this disaster. I will gladly give the details of this repair if you are interested.
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Old 02-04-2019, 12:02 AM   #2
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I'm guessing this is a Denali and the frame in the side walls broke?
Do you have pictures of the before and being repaired?
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Is a Denali noted for this ?
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I see a piece of diamond plate bolted to the back of a camper. Vague threads are not helpful.
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I see a piece of diamond plate bolted to the back of a camper. Vague threads are not helpful.
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I'm guessing the diamond plate was added by you? Was the repair method you used the diamond plate? What brand is a 330RLS?
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Hello Greg.
I have a 2012 Denali fifth wheel and the rear wall is pulled away from the side panel, similar to what you've had.
Of course my extended warranty does not cover structure damage even though the aluminum framing has sheared and broke loose from the rear wall. Now it is up to me to make the necessary repairs. I would be very interested in the details of the repairs you made, particularly on how you were able to align the rear wall evenly with the side panel and how you secured it in place.
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Old 08-09-2019, 12:46 PM   #9
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I'm guessing the diamond plate was added by you? Was the repair method you used the diamond plate? What brand is a 330RLS?
We installed wood framing across the floor at the rear behind the couch and used the plate to bring the wall into alignment. There is also framing installed behind the side panels next to the couch to Catch the side plates. It is a Denali 330RLS built by Keystone.
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Old 08-09-2019, 12:52 PM   #10
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I see a piece of diamond plate bolted to the back of a camper. Vague threads are not helpful.
What is vague about a complete set of photos? If you don't have this problem I guess you have no need for my info. But I have spoken to people who have rear wall structural problems, so I posted. Didn't do it just to get flak.
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ww450 has been a little crabby lately!
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Greg,
I did not mean to give you grief at all. My meaning of vague was simply to say I would like the additional details that you mentioned were available through further contact with you. What I meant was I could not determine the full extent and details of the repair you made from the photos you did include.
I'm having simular issues with my Denali fifth wheel and the dealer says it is not covered by warranty.
Any assistance you might provide is greatly appreciated.

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Greg,
I did not mean to give you grief at all. My meaning of vague was simply to say I would like the additional details that you mentioned were available through further contact with you. What I meant was I could not determine the full extent and details of the repair you made from the photos you did include.
I'm having simular issues with my Denali fifth wheel and the dealer says it is not covered by warranty.
Any assistance you might provide is greatly appreciated.

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No worries! best thing is to call me. I sent you an email. After repairing this problem, I think I know why it occured. Short answer is stupid design, but after paying over 70k for this unit, that's water under the bridge. The rear wall is only attached along each side. No connection on the bottom and the top only secures the roof membrane to the wall. Short mild steel screws failed under the vinyl corner trim due to water seepage under the vinyl strip. That let the wall start to open at the corner. This is the second Denali that did this. I was stupid enough to buy the same brand again.
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