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06-01-2011, 07:20 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2015 25' FB International
2011 23' International
Larkspur
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 185
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Towel bar in shower fell off
My new 2011 International 23D took it's first official journey 2 weeks ago. Upon returning we had a few minor items that broke including the fresh water petcock (used wine cork to plug), kitchen faucet leaked, drawer lock broke, Formica split on seam in one drawer, and the shower towel bar came off the shower wall. Minor issues for the most part. Fixed or ordered replacement parts from dealer. I plan on doing all warranty repairs for the simple fact that I can get them done sooner that taking it back to dealer 60 miles away and leaving it until they can get to it. My question here for the forum is since the towel bar was attached to the fiberglass shower and the screw broke out of it is there a preferred way to reinstall it? I've not worked with fiberglass in the past so wondering if I should install expansion screws of something like that. Thoughts?
Thanks for your help.
Bigcgar
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Larkspur, CO
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06-01-2011, 08:25 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Try This...
 I used this on a screw that had pulled out of a small storage compartment door on our boat, it's used to repair the gel coat, strongest stuff I ever used.
I now carry it in the AS tool kit, It'll hold anything. Force some in the screw hole, replace with a slightly larger screw.
Marine-Tex Epoxy
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06-01-2011, 09:32 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB International
2011 23' International
Larkspur
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Bob: Thanks for the recommendation on the Marine Tex. Sounds like it should work.
Bigcgar
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Larkspur, CO
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06-01-2011, 10:25 PM
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Rivet Master 
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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Why, is what I would ask? Could there be a whole lotta shak'n going on in there?
Neil
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1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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06-01-2011, 10:34 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1985 31' Excella
Fresno
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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My Sister has a new 2011 They left Virginia a few weeks ago for Texas. They have stopped twice for Airstream repairs. Had some popped rivets on the interior, The bathroom mirror came off, Closet hinge came apart and they had a drawer come out. The unit had missing caulk at double windows. They also had the tow electrical cable damaged by the propane cover.
I was not impressed by the workmanship. You could see where they had overlapped rivets and then put a rivet close by causing a noticeable bulge on the back splash area. There is bad discoloration in the clear coat on the tail lights and bumper. They are turning yellow. I took photos but have to find a way to reduce them from 4 meg.
I am concerned that they have a out of balance running gear.
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06-02-2011, 05:02 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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06-02-2011, 11:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
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Hmmmm, I got those too. I put them on when I got new axles. So why do I still find stuff on the floor.......hmmmm?
Neil
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FreshAir #12407
Avatar;
Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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06-02-2011, 11:59 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1985 31' Excella
Fresno
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FreshAir
Hmmmm, I got those too. I put them on when I got new axles. So why do I still find stuff on the floor.......hmmmm?
Neil
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LOL Must b e your driving.. 
The rig I have now things stay put, I can leave DVD and my change catcher or the credenza and it stays put along with lamp usually stays on night stand but the '79 I had I had to really put things away.
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06-03-2011, 12:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FreshAir
Hmmmm, I got those too. I put them on when I got new axles. So why do I still find stuff on the floor.......hmmmm?
Neil
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Hi, maybe you're driving that big powerful Buick too fast.  Or maybe it is because we have these really wonderful, smooth streets in California.
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06-03-2011, 06:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2004 19' Bambi
afton
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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I don't care what roads you take or where you go, if you spend big $$ for a quality rig....you should NOT have to interrupt your trip, be stressed, wait for an appointment to get the small or large things fixed.....or live with and adapt until you get help. I am getting more and more fed up. I cannot believe what we have been going through as well as others with NEW rigs....ESPECIALLY after paying for what we expect to be quality, and having to spend hours and hours getting a straight answer, or the problem solved. Everything seems to be a mystery and a problem. We just took a trip in our 2004 bambi...new to us...we had problems everyday....we came home with buyers remorse and disgusted. WHAT IS UP??????
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06-03-2011, 08:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
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Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Or maybe it is because we have these really wonderful, smooth streets in California. |
YEP!
Neil
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Neil and Lynn Holman
FreshAir #12407
Avatar;
Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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06-04-2011, 04:35 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cutterbug
I don't care what roads you take or where you go, if you spend big $$ for a quality rig....you should NOT have to interrupt your trip, be stressed, wait for an appointment to get the small or large things fixed.....or live with and adapt until you get help. I am getting more and more fed up. I cannot believe what we have been going through as well as others with NEW rigs....ESPECIALLY after paying for what we expect to be quality, and having to spend hours and hours getting a straight answer, or the problem solved. Everything seems to be a mystery and a problem. We just took a trip in our 2004 bambi...new to us...we had problems everyday....we came home with buyers remorse and disgusted. WHAT IS UP??????
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Ours was new...first trip, pull out pantry pulled out on the floor, water pump quit...wired rong...
QC, not so good....JC 25 acres of denial, don't know how much better it is today.
TIME DEVOURS ALL....... 
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