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04-23-2017, 07:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2020 30' Classic
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Blue Ridge
, Georgia
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 215
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Right rear end cap dent
Bumped corner of house while backing up. Dent in right upper rear roof end panel. Any recommendations on where to have it repaired. Live in Blue Ridge, GA. ? 
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04-23-2017, 07:28 AM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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Pics? Did you try suction cup?
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04-23-2017, 09:06 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2020 30' Classic
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Blue Ridge
, Georgia
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 215
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMFL
Pics? Did you try suction cup?
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Have not but thats a good idea. Just happened yesterday and visiting folks down in Florida. Thanks
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04-25-2017, 03:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2020 30' Classic
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Blue Ridge
, Georgia
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 215
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dent photo 25'FC rear
Any suggestions?
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04-25-2017, 03:56 PM
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Rivet Master  
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Also consider the small wheelbarrow inner tube, a piece of plywood, and a shop vacuum trick. Search the forum for details...
This can suck out bigger dents...sometimes.
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Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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04-26-2017, 01:35 PM
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New Member
1965 17' Caravel
ALACHUA
, Florida
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 2
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Call JD SANDERS RV CENTER IN ALACHUA, FL. 800-541-6439
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04-26-2017, 04:41 PM
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2016 26U FC + 2011 LX570
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: May 2016
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You can also remove the speaker from inside, below the rear locker and reach upward to access the back of the dent. Using some patience you can carefully press it out. Don't use any sharp cornered tool just soft touch and gentle pressing. You will be contacting the insulation, so wear gloves. Take your time - press a little at a time and go out often to check your progress. Don't ask me how I know this...
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05-02-2017, 05:46 PM
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The Aluminum Tent 3
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Park City
, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gleverett
Bumped corner of house while backing up. Dent in right upper rear roof end panel. Any recommendations on where to have it repaired. Live in Blue Ridge, GA. ? |
I just backed into an eave and dented a rear upper corner and the upper center panel on my 23 FB. Sad. Anyway, I took pics and emailed to Jackson center. $2500 to replace both panels. That's going 'all the way' since I'm insured and just can't live with dents on my 2014 trailer. Removing dents on the curved aluminum is tough, and removing the crease on the center panel (mine is creased from the roof facia that I hit) is all but impossible.
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05-04-2017, 08:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1987 32' Excella
Nepean
, Ontario
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,414
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JC now sells wireless backup cameras for trailers. I had one installed.
https://www.airstream.com/blog/how-t...tream-classic/
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1999 Dodge Ram 2500HD Diesel
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05-04-2017, 08:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pcskier
I just backed into an eave and dented a rear upper corner and the upper center panel on my 23 FB. Sad. Anyway, I took pics and emailed to Jackson center. $2500 to replace both panels. That's going 'all the way' since I'm insured and just can't live with dents on my 2014 trailer. Removing dents on the curved aluminum is tough, and removing the crease on the center panel (mine is creased from the roof facia that I hit) is all but impossible.
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Gosh, that's $900 less than JC did my two panel repair for in 2011! Mine was insurance as well.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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05-04-2017, 01:46 PM
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The Aluminum Tent 3
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Park City
, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pcskier
I just backed into an eave and dented a rear upper corner and the upper center panel on my 23 FB. Sad. Anyway, I took pics and emailed to Jackson center. $2500 to replace both panels. That's going 'all the way' since I'm insured and just can't live with dents on my 2014 trailer. Removing dents on the curved aluminum is tough, and removing the crease on the center panel (mine is creased from the roof facia that I hit) is all but impossible.
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UPDATE: The initial quote was incorrect! They neglected to total up the labor for both panels, so with the additional 10 hours, my quote went from $2500 to $3900. Labor for the upper rear panels is 10 hours each at $129 per hour.
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05-04-2017, 01:47 PM
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The Aluminum Tent 3
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Park City
, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
Gosh, that's $900 less than JC did my two panel repair for in 2011! Mine was insurance as well.
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See my update on last post. There was a mistake, it's actually $3900 for the two upper rear panels.
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05-04-2017, 01:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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That sounds more correct. Mine was $3400 in 2011.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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