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03-05-2012, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas area
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Corner latch pulled loose
Good morning, all. The bank and I are proud owners of a 2004 3124kb. Had been looking to move up from an old pop-top, saw one of these, found one that was in good condition, and haven't looked back yet! The one issue that has arisen that I'm having a little trouble with is one of the external latches, to secure the front once it has latched down, has pulled out of the side. I don't know if that section has developed some rotting, or how important it is to have these latches, so needed some input. Has anyone out there had to replace one of these latches? I love this trailer, and want to make sure it lasts. Please help.
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Guy T and Tanga, too
2004 3124kb
2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew
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03-05-2012, 11:33 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
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Common trouble zone. Someone will come along shortly and offer solutions. Most of them involve using larger and longer screws to get a new bite on the side wall there. It can be rotting, but I think most have determined that the user was cranking down on the clamp too hard. Ease up on the clamp a bit and it still is a secure latch. The clamp swivels to shorten or lengthen the clamp reach. To use it to actually hold and bring down the roof is too much clamp pressure.
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rvcycleguy
TM-2002 3124KB
TV-2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4.7L. Fact. Tow Pkg, air bags
2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50c Motorcycle- crashed- parted out
1956 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Motorcycle-sold
2006 Harley Road King
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03-05-2012, 12:01 PM
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Member
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Location: Dallas, Texas area
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Thanks. That helps. I may try to inject a little epoxy, as I did get a bit of wood coming out. I really like the square-head screws.
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Guy T and Tanga, too
2004 3124kb
2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew
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03-05-2012, 12:17 PM
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TrailManor Master
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Welcome to the board and I hope you will enjoy your Trailmanor!
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Tim
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03-05-2012, 09:00 PM
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Hi guyindfw,
I've had this and went and purchased a sheet of 1/8" aluminum and painted white then cut a bit bigger to allow for pop rivets to attach to skin and bigger screws and PL construction adhesive, so 4 pop rivets and 4 screws plus glue and they are still holding strong years later. If you want tomorrow I can upload a few pics?
Good luck
Bob
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03-05-2012, 11:11 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
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Yes, pictures would be very helpful.
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rvcycleguy
TM-2002 3124KB
TV-2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4.7L. Fact. Tow Pkg, air bags
2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50c Motorcycle- crashed- parted out
1956 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Motorcycle-sold
2006 Harley Road King
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03-06-2012, 06:50 AM
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Here are the pic's of the mod, it only takes two screws and four rivets to attach, last night I got type happy. hahaha
Good Luck
Bob
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03-06-2012, 07:01 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
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thanks. Looks like a problem solved. I have two of the four corners that have pulled out. Previous owner had too much adjustment and weakend the screws. The rivets look strong, what is behind the 2 screws in the original clamp? Machine nuts or sheet metal screws?
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rvcycleguy
TM-2002 3124KB
TV-2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4.7L. Fact. Tow Pkg, air bags
2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50c Motorcycle- crashed- parted out
1956 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Motorcycle-sold
2006 Harley Road King
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03-06-2012, 07:30 AM
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The two screws are straight through into wood/hole filled with PL construction adhesive to ensure it will never come out.
Bob
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03-06-2012, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sunny Beaches of Los Angeles
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Bob - what is the thin square layer behind the aluminum? Did you tape off the area and then apply the adhesive a little larger that the aluminum?
Dave
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2000 2720SL & 2007 3124KB
2005 Toyota Sequoia
Twin Battle Born 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 (BBGC2) batteries, 300W solar on rear shell, Link 10, Lift kit, Maxxis 8008 225 75/R15 E tires
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