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09-06-2006, 04:20 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
daly city
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 9
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trailer meets a tree stump
The experience will make us more careful in the future.... as we were checking out a camp site, we poorly negotiated a trun and carved a whole in the lower undercarraige panel. The propane lines are all still in place, but the panel needs to be re-placed. I am thinking that if I put some plastic over the holes and then duct tape that, it will prevent any water or dirt getting in. We are on the road now and our travel plans are thru end Nov. Do you think that this patch work repair will be any good as the weather turns colder? The insulation is still in place and the brackets are bent. We're headed into the Rockies.
If we find a dealer/repair shop along the way, we could have someone take a look at it. Our travels now are going thru Tahoe, Salt Lake, Co. Springs and Denver as the metro areas. Any suggestions on shops in these areas?
The largest gash is about 5 in sq. with 3 smaller ones.
Painful to go thru this, but we will be better drivers because of it.
Thanks, David
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09-06-2006, 04:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Ouch! Bummer...
Colorado Springs = InterMountain Coach
Denver = Windish RV
If it were me, I'd choose InterMountian Coach even though Windish is closer. Their service bays are very clean and their people much more attentive IMO. I've seen repairs by IMC and you'd never know the panels were replaced/repaired. Call ahead, send pictures they can be ready for you when you arrive.
And there's lots to do in Colorado Springs while you wait.
Shari
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09-06-2006, 06:18 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
daly city
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 9
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sounds like good advice
Thanks Shari,
I will contact them and send them some pics. I will be attending my 25th reunion for Colorado College, so I know the Springs well (at least how it was way back when.)
David
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09-06-2006, 06:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Murray
, Utah
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 40
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In Salt Lake City, there is Ardell Brown http://www.abrv.com/content.asp?nav=87971&cpid=2812&
I have not used them, but they are the Airstream dealer in SLC. A friend purchased one from them 2 years ago and has been pleased. Plus they just moved into a brand new, very large facility.
Good luck and let me know if I can help as you are coming through.
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Andy S.
Murray, Utah
69 Overlander
01 Suburban
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09-06-2006, 06:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Currently Looking...
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,077
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Pop rivet Gun
Quote:
Originally Posted by tornado-bait
The experience will make us more careful in the future.... as we were checking out a camp site, we poorly negotiated a trun and carved a whole in the lower undercarraige panel. The propane lines are all still in place, but the panel needs to be re-placed. I am thinking that if I put some plastic over the holes and then duct tape that, it will prevent any water or dirt getting in. We are on the road now and our travel plans are thru end Nov. Do you think that this patch work repair will be any good as the weather turns colder? The insulation is still in place and the brackets are bent. We're headed into the Rockies.
If we find a dealer/repair shop along the way, we could have someone take a look at it. Our travels now are going thru Tahoe, Salt Lake, Co. Springs and Denver as the metro areas. Any suggestions on shops in these areas?
The largest gash is about 5 in sq. with 3 smaller ones.
Painful to go thru this, but we will be better drivers because of it.
Thanks, David
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If the whole panel has to come out go to Home Depot get a cheap pop rivet gun , aluminum rivets, caulk, drill, metal shears some aluminun flashing and have at it. Don't drill into any undamaged panels. Your insurance requires you to mitigate damages and should reimburse you for the tools.
Good Luck and sorry about the bad luck.
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Jim N5TJZ Air# 174
2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
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09-06-2006, 07:59 PM
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Tramp Streamer
Commercial Member
1995 28' Excella
Artist
, at Large
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 2,002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Clark
If the whole panel has to come out go to Home Depot get a cheap pop rivet gun , aluminum rivets, caulk, drill, metal shears some aluminun flashing and have at it. Don't drill into any undamaged panels. Your insurance requires you to mitigate damages and should reimburse you for the tools.
Good Luck and sorry about the bad luck.
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Yup, that's what I would do.
Or, just duct tape it.
Sorry to hear about the damage, get well soon.
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09-06-2006, 11:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tornado-bait
I will be attending my 25th reunion for Colorado College, so I know the Springs well (at least how it was way back when.)
David
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Boy, are you in for a B-I-G surprise! A lot has changed in 25 years I'm sure!!! I've only been here 13 and barely recognize it each time I go down there ~
Shari
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09-07-2006, 06:40 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Riverhead
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 176
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All excellent ideas.
If you do go with a temporary patch, don't use regular soft duct tape - you'll have better luck with the REAL duct tape - the kind that is aluminized. You'll find it at hardware stores, or in HD or Lowe's in the aisles with HVAC (heating) ducts. It'll be a bit more sturdy, and the temperature changes shouldn't affect it much.
Good luck!
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