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08-24-2018, 07:28 PM #91
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Mike & Maggie
Paige, Molly, Delaney & Bridget (yes, 4 daughters)
Chocolate Lab - Seamus
2019 312BHTS Reflection TT
2017 F-250 Lariat SCREW Gasser 6.2L, SRW, shortbed
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08-24-2018, 07:42 PM #92
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The screws came out of mine in 2016, I was told then they quit using the screws and went to rivets because they had so much trouble, that apparently never happened if the ones coming off the line still have screws. The problem is the thin strip of sheet metal the screws go into isn't heavy enough for the small screws and stress from the awning. Quicker to use screws and let the owners fix them with rivets I guess.
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08-25-2018, 06:52 AM #93
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08-29-2018, 07:34 PM #94
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To follow up, Jason in GD Customer Service had the rivets to me in three days. Wow! Today I did the replacement. Since I had new hardware, I gave each screw a good twist to see if it would snug up. Sadly, only 5 of the 32 screws would snug up using a short handle 3/8 drive ratchet. I removed the screws, cleaned off the hole, filled it with sealant, then installed the rivet. Once complete I put a dab of sealant on the little hole on the rivet head.
Now here’s something that’s not good, 16 of the 32 screws had rust on them, meaning water was coming in past the screw head. That’s 32 points of entry into the side walls. I replaced all the screws, even the 5 that snugged up ok.
My 5ver is only a year old, built last August. It took me about two hours to complete the job. I posted this info over on feedback to the factory along with pictures of the rusted screws.
The screws are a flawed method to attach the awnings. Kudos to GD for standing behind their product and providing the parts to make it right. I am really curious how they are being attached today.
KeithKeithb
Upstate New York
2018 Reflection 303RLS built 08/2017
2016 GMC Sierra Crew Cab w/6.0 L gas
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10-25-2019, 08:20 AM #95
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Well here it is 2019 and this issue is still a problem. I contacted GD but was told no longer under warranty.
I have no idea if it falls in to 1 year or 3 year warranty and Extended Warranty company only fixes ''mechanical'' issues. Somehow without even looking this is NOT mechanical.
So to those who have attempted to do this yourself did you have to remove awning to get to screws ? TIA
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10-25-2019, 11:28 AM #96
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Hi fatlube...there is a plastic cover at the top which covers the screws....it comes out very easily. Dont just put bigger screws in as they will pull away too; you'll want to use molly rivets. You might try another gd service rep and see if they will send you the rivets. They did for me.
Ours is a 2019 and the awning started pulling away after the first trip. GD sent me rivets and it was a 15 minute repair job...pretty easy.
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10-25-2019, 12:10 PM #97
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thank you ^^
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10-25-2019, 12:25 PM #98
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Grand Design provided the rivets for me (2016). For our 2015 Reflection.
I only replaced four at each end, plus added an additional near the edge
on each end and that was sufficient.
Milt
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10-31-2019, 02:52 PM #99
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06-08-2021, 07:58 PM #100
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I just purchased a 2020 29RS and low and behold, all the slide topper awning strips are coming loose.
So, they are still not doing the right thing. This seems to be an issue from day one and still, 5+ years later, they still don't seem to care about resolving the problem.
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