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04-21-2019, 08:45 PM #1
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Sagging Under Apron
The plastic apron under the front half of my Reflection 303RLS is sagging. Can somone give insights into what may be going on please? Clearly no water in it. Not exposed to extreme heat.
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04-22-2019, 09:18 AM #2
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Sometimes the fasteners pull loose or are improperly installed. If it is still under warranty I would take it to a dealer. If you decide to tack it up yourself be careful the holding tanks may be near.
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04-22-2019, 11:17 AM #3
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A couple of beam clamps on the frame with clothesline wire and a turnbuckle between them is a fast way to hold it up.
John & Kathy
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04-22-2019, 01:52 PM #4
Hi larryl,
That sag is pretty normal. This entire area is tanks and plumbing, so the coroplast is secured only around its perimeter. A common fix is to run lengths of light weight angle iron below the coroplast from frame rail to frame rail. As mentioned earlier, if you drive any fasteners into the center of this area . . . you are likely to hit a holding tank.
RobCate & Rob
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04-22-2019, 02:34 PM #5
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04-22-2019, 02:38 PM #6
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04-22-2019, 02:56 PM #7
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My rig is currently at the dealer getting some warranty work done. I did complain about the saggy underbelly. GD agreed to replace under warranty so it being done this week. Will let you know how it looks as I pick it up Saturday.
2018 303RLS dual AC , table with chairs and 3 awning covers.. pulled by a 2021 GMC 3500 AT4, Andersen hitch with Factory turnover ball
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04-22-2019, 03:00 PM #8
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I haven't run into this on my current or previous trailer but I have noticed some sagging under my apron when grilling...too many beers I think
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04-22-2019, 04:34 PM #9
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Oh - the "old sagging belly" story makes a cameo appearance once again. Jim @JCR JD first reported this convex condition coming up on 4 years ago July, 2015. Then as now, the legitimate RV question morphed into some feedback on bodily challenges. I, of course, did not participate in that taking the thread of course !
Here is that thread for some reading enjoyment. I trust Jim's belly is doing just fine. https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...=belly+sagging
@larryl - w/o seeing any pictures of your RV, it cannot be determined if there is an issue but I suspect not as Rob explained. if you look at other GDRVs you will see similar sagging. Be careful looking at bellies, however.
DanLast edited by Canyonlight; 04-22-2019 at 04:36 PM.
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04-22-2019, 06:03 PM #10
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