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12-03-2017, 01:12 PM #1
Exterior Fiberglass Concern
While walking by my trailer today, I noticed a large crease that runs vertically up the side. You can see it in the attached picture. It is very noticeable from the left side of the storage door and proceeding up past the right side of the window. I have never noticed it before. But the light was just right for my eye and the camera to be able to see it today. I'm not knowledgeable about fiberglass and don't know if this is normal. Do any of you know if this is okay, or something I should have dealt with? I sure hope it's not a sign of delamination.
Thanks,
Jim
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12-03-2017, 02:02 PM #2
Hi Jim,
This is not likely delamination, but is part of the GDRV manufacturing process. We have similar lines to varying degrees and they are visible when the light catches the side just right. We became really "tuned in" to this situation prior to having a sidewall replaced due to a much more noticeable outward bulge. At the time, Jerry gave me a detailed tour of their lamination plant to show me how/why this happens as part of their production process. What you are likely seeing is the joint between two luan pieces which are directly under the very thin fibreglass outer skin. I would suggest that you watch this area for a while and if nothing changes (which is what I would expect) this is not something to worry about.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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12-03-2017, 02:09 PM #3
Thanks Rob. It's been bugging me all afternoon. The trailer is in pretty good shape right now, and I don't need another major repair.
Jim
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12-03-2017, 04:03 PM #4
Mine has a similar look. When you catch it in the light, there is an almost sillouette to it that looks like the frame work.....no bulges.
2016 GMC 2500 HD Denali Crew Cab 4x4 Duramax
2017 Reflection 303 RLS #13156 3/2017
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12-03-2017, 05:01 PM #5
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Mine is exactly the same Jim, primarily on the street side. I can see a couple of these lines. Since I didn’t see any bulges, I assumed it was normal. I do keep an eye on them also.
Steve & Sue (pups:Sky & Sierra) Gardnerville, Nv
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01-03-2019, 05:44 PM #6
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Jim,
Its hard to tell but from your first video, but it looks like the side skin is moving along with the window and up to this area. I had a delam repaired on my Imagine above the slide which was the result of butted luan under the skin. GD took care of it....hope to not see this again.MidwestCamper
Jim & Dawn
Near Milford, Michigan
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