2018 reflection cracked fenders

[John the Sailer]

Many thanks to you guys weighing in on this. We’re new to the group and the information you provide is priceless.
JDWSKY, I really like the backing you used with the ABS adhesive. I’ve already got the JB Weld and will stick with that but I’m not a fan of the shallow void behind the fender material. Maybe I’m obsessing a bit about this but.. when you’ve got as much invested as we do into these portable homes, keeping them up is rather logical.

[Redapple63]

If you want to prevent further stress fractures or breaks here is what I would do.

Get a washer big enough to take it about 1/16th from the edge of the material. Get a spot face tool and drill on the back side until that washer sits flush, then use a color matched washer on the front side. Your fender is now effectively sandwiched in the middle and the washers will take the brunt of the vibrations.

Good luck…

[gcjackson77]

Schupp11 can you email me at [personal email removed - PM poster]

Just fyi. customer service responded to my issue regarding cracked fenders by telling me they would review the problem. I had asked them if this was a known issue. They responded after reviewing that it is not a known issue. I suspected that i was not the only one so did a search here and of course found others with same issue. I understand if they don't want to replace them since i am out of warranty but I am trying to determine if i should replace with factory parts. don't want to spend $170 each and have them do the same thing after 3 years. Have had good experience with them in the past but this just looked like an answer taken directly off of a standard response cheat sheet. Wondering if anyone has had the same issue with replacement fenders. I am leaning toward an aftermarket it they are going to fall apart anyway. My son has a used Montana that is about 10 years old and has one tiny crack just showing up.

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[Second Chance]

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Thanks,

Rob

[chemist308]

Thank you for this post--just seeing it. I suspect it must be a common issue.
The fenders on mine have been cracked up for quite a while.