Front Cap Separation

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  • 03/23/2020 at 8:45 pm#43111
    RJofOregonRJofOregon
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      Noticed today that there is a separation where the front cap overlaps the driver side of the 5th wheel (vertical)….just below the gutter spout. 2 screws no longer grab anything (stripped) and I need to replace those with something slightly bigger so that it will grab. As you can see in the photo there is about 1/4″ gap, at least, and I can’t even push it hard enough to close the gap. I’m hoping the larger screws will do the trick. My question is there something else I should do before installing the new screws? Should I fill the gap with some sort of adhesive? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

       

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    • 03/24/2020 at 10:30 pm #43124
      JohnD222JohnD222
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        I cannot help, but this response may help others that only look to “latest replies” to see your question.

        That said, the photo does not help me “see” the problem.

        Hope that someone can help.

        JohnD222
        Based in Florida except summer
        2013 36FWS Lifestyle (our great 2010 Cameo 36FWS has happy owners)

        03/25/2020 at 7:47 pm #43128
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          I have not noticed anything as such on ours.

          03/27/2020 at 3:06 pm #43136
          PartimewagesPartimewages
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            If you could send a couple more pics of the entire area it might help. Hard to tell with just one pic.

            04/12/2020 at 10:56 pm #43455
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              I replaced the scews around the cap with #10 x 1 1/4 counter sunk stainless steel. Color does not match the trim but they are holding. A bkack Sharpie marker will color them.

              When installing the screws I used some clear Proflex RV caulking on each screw.

              Wouldn’t hurt to use the #10s one up and one down from the screws that have come out.

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