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06-15-2014, 07:11 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 29
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Entire back hatch fell off 2012 Itasca Meridian
Went to lift the back hatch that houses my radiator on my 2012 Itasca Meridian to check my fluid levels (ie: trans, coolant etc) and as I lifted carefully and the hatch went up on its struts the entire hatch came off the epoxy resin attachments. My front hatch/hood that houses the generator has done the same as the specialized adhesive/epoxy did not hold the latches. This would be the 76th item that has needing fixed/addressed on our new off the lot coach. Oh, and since I am telling more about the story every one of the running lights at the front peak have cracks in the body as it appears whom ever installed them tightened down the screws beyond their needs. We had one fixed in Havasu at the tune of $1200. Love this coach!!!
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06-15-2014, 08:23 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Western WA
Posts: 209
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Your back hatch fell off. I was on my the way to the factory at the end of April to have my roof to sidewall extrusions refastened, the driver side rear extrusion was separating from the body, I lost the entire lower rear panel somewhere between the RV park in Amana and Forest City, Winnebago calls that approximately 3ft x 8ft fiberglass panel a rear bumper. That panel is fastened only by adhesives. No warranty or policy support at all. I guess Winnebago figures any adhesive failures after the warranty expires is par for the course.
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'07 Winnebago Journey 34H, ISB-02, MH2500
Toad - '08 Ford Taurus X
Blue Ox, Aventa
US Gear UBS
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06-15-2014, 08:35 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Full-timer/volunteer w/SOWERS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mackspot1
Went to lift the back hatch that houses my radiator on my 2012 Itasca Meridian to check my fluid levels (ie: trans, coolant etc) and as I lifted carefully and the hatch went up on its struts the entire hatch came off the epoxy resin attachments. My front hatch/hood that houses the generator has done the same as the specialized adhesive/epoxy did not hold the latches. This would be the 76th item that has needing fixed/addressed on our new off the lot coach. Oh, and since I am telling more about the story every one of the running lights at the front peak have cracks in the body as it appears whom ever installed them tightened down the screws beyond their needs. We had one fixed in Havasu at the tune of $1200. Love this coach!!!
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From the hinges or as in this thread?: http://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/rear...ff-191914.html
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Rick & Melissa Young & Dawson (RIP), 2011 Meridian 40U, FL XCL, ISL 380HP/DEF, Al 3000 MH, 2014 Honda CR-V, SMI AF1, Blue Ox TruCenter & tow equip.,EEZTire TPMS.
Servants On Wheels Ever Ready. Best job we ever paid to do  . (full time volunteers)
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06-15-2014, 08:47 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: FTer Class of 2015 Origin: Evergreen, Colorado
Posts: 117
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Can you post a picture of the rear hatch ... I am not sure what that is and am not sure exactly what part of my coach I need to go inspect. Sorry for your loss -- and I admit I'm trying to keep my name off this particular list. Thanks! \ken
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Ken & Deb (WIT Club, FMCA, SKP, Harvest Hosts, and grateful volunteers with SOWERs)
2005 Winnebago Vectra 40FD w/400ISL and Allison 3000MH on Freightliner's Evolution chassis, Onan QD7500, 1000w Renogy solar, BlueOx tow gear, and 2015 Cherokee TrailHawk toad.
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06-15-2014, 08:51 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: FTer Class of 2015 Origin: Evergreen, Colorado
Posts: 117
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Is this what we are calling the "back hatch?" Thanks! \ken
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Ken & Deb (WIT Club, FMCA, SKP, Harvest Hosts, and grateful volunteers with SOWERs)
2005 Winnebago Vectra 40FD w/400ISL and Allison 3000MH on Freightliner's Evolution chassis, Onan QD7500, 1000w Renogy solar, BlueOx tow gear, and 2015 Cherokee TrailHawk toad.
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06-15-2014, 09:01 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 106
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Bummer!!
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
Newmar Dutch Star 4320, Spartan MM Chassis, Cat C9, Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi, Blue Ox Aventa LX, and Brake Buddy. TST 507 TPMS
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06-16-2014, 06:00 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 181
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1/4" Stainless steel button head screws both front door to latch and back "bumper" and door.
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11-01-2014, 11:20 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cave Creek, AZ
Posts: 27
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I noticed that the louvers on the back of my 40U were slanted and after a quick check, noticed that the left side had totally broken loose from the adhesive. I finally ended up putting 2 selt tapping chrome screws on each side. Since they were visible from the the rear of coach, I carefully placed them up under the louvers. They held on my 2050 mile trip...but one of the cylinder locks feel out. Good news, ordered a new lock from mobility, with matched keying for less than $20.
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Chuck Jackson
2011 Itasca Meridian 40U
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11-02-2014, 05:54 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 245
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I'd read about this issue earlier this spring so I took the proactive route and used 1/4" Stainless Steel rivets and riveted the rear radiator access hatch in place BEFORE it came loose. Took about 10 minutes to put 3 rivets on each side and was able to do it without even the need to open the hatch. As to the front generator access hatch I licked out and mines bolted on not glued on.
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2012 Journey 40U (Our Incredible Journey)
2008 Dodge Dakota(TOAD) 2005 Honda Shadow in TOAD
AF-1 braking system
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11-02-2014, 08:47 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Full-timer/volunteer w/SOWERS
Posts: 2,737
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D Lindy
I'd read about this issue earlier this spring so I took the proactive route and used 1/4" Stainless Steel rivets and riveted the rear radiator access hatch in place BEFORE it came loose. Took about 10 minutes to put 3 rivets on each side and was able to do it without even the need to open the hatch. As to the front generator access hatch I licked out and mines bolted on not glued on.
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 Wise move. I almost ended up with a hole in my radiator. I used aluminum rivets. There is enough of them that I think it will stay in place. I hope later years have addressed this common issue.
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Rick & Melissa Young & Dawson (RIP), 2011 Meridian 40U, FL XCL, ISL 380HP/DEF, Al 3000 MH, 2014 Honda CR-V, SMI AF1, Blue Ox TruCenter & tow equip.,EEZTire TPMS.
Servants On Wheels Ever Ready. Best job we ever paid to do . (full time volunteers)
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11-05-2014, 02:57 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 354
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Jerichorick: Wise move. I almost ended up with a hole in my radiator. I used aluminum rivets. There is enough of them that I think it will stay in place. I hope later years have addressed this common issue.
You know, I had that exact epoxy failing problem 10 years ago. No, the later years Winnebago has not addressed this common issue.
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11-06-2014, 05:57 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 181
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Here is a pic of my front hatch with button head screws.
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11-06-2014, 06:58 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary CA
Jerichorick: Wise move. I almost ended up with a hole in my radiator. I used aluminum rivets. There is enough of them that I think it will stay in place. I hope later years have addressed this common issue.
You know, I had that exact epoxy failing problem 10 years ago. No, the later years Winnebago has not addressed this common issue.
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Does anyone out here know how to publish a form letter to the Winnebago CEO about this issue? Get enough signatures in his face and he might get this problem addressed properly.
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Rick & Melissa Young & Dawson (RIP), 2011 Meridian 40U, FL XCL, ISL 380HP/DEF, Al 3000 MH, 2014 Honda CR-V, SMI AF1, Blue Ox TruCenter & tow equip.,EEZTire TPMS.
Servants On Wheels Ever Ready. Best job we ever paid to do . (full time volunteers)
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11-06-2014, 07:27 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Fairfield, CA
Posts: 261
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Charles Tuit, did you paint the screw heads, looks like it. Where did you get the paint?
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Barry & Sue Miller("extended" RVer's, 6 mos + per/year) combined trips.
04 Journey 39K, C-7, 330 hp, towing:19 GMC Canyon 4WD or 2013 Ford Edge AWD, Aero 5050XL, ReadyBrake.
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11-06-2014, 07:52 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 181
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I had the coach painted after installing the screws. Any touch up paint I assume will work. IMHO I didn't think the Stainless screws looked that bad before paint.
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11-06-2014, 07:56 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 36
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Recently while driving our '99 Vectra Grand Tour we heard this banging from the front outside area of the MH. Stopped to see what happened and found that the front left portion under the door was flapping in and out. It is held on with 2 screws at the top and double face tape down the sides. This is worse than jury rigging it in an emergency. Did somebody say save a few cents?
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11-07-2014, 03:08 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Full-timer/volunteer w/SOWERS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wetsnail
Recently while driving our '99 Vectra Grand Tour we heard this banging from the front outside area of the MH. Stopped to see what happened and found that the front left portion under the door was flapping in and out. It is held on with 2 screws at the top and double face tape down the sides. This is worse than jury rigging it in an emergency. Did somebody say save a few cents?
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 How dumb is that for manufacturing?
The kick panel under my door, over the steps, buckles when the sun shines on it. Once again... .
Rick Y
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Rick & Melissa Young & Dawson (RIP), 2011 Meridian 40U, FL XCL, ISL 380HP/DEF, Al 3000 MH, 2014 Honda CR-V, SMI AF1, Blue Ox TruCenter & tow equip.,EEZTire TPMS.
Servants On Wheels Ever Ready. Best job we ever paid to do . (full time volunteers)
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11-08-2014, 07:41 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Waynesboro,PA USA
Posts: 307
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We bolted the front and rear doors on our 2004 Journey so they haven't resolved the problem. We had a 2015 Minnie Winnie on the short list but am wondering what ongoing problems may be with them.
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Downsized Winnebago C, 24 V /08 Saturn Vue/2014 Town and Country Van/03 Goldwing (Big Red)Recently triked Roadsmith kit
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11-09-2014, 07:04 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Full-timer/volunteer w/SOWERS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beabop
We bolted the front and rear doors on our 2004 Journey so they haven't resolved the problem. We had a 2015 Minnie Winnie on the short list but am wondering what ongoing problems may be with them.
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Search your model on the forum. I'm certain you will find something.
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Rick & Melissa Young & Dawson (RIP), 2011 Meridian 40U, FL XCL, ISL 380HP/DEF, Al 3000 MH, 2014 Honda CR-V, SMI AF1, Blue Ox TruCenter & tow equip.,EEZTire TPMS.
Servants On Wheels Ever Ready. Best job we ever paid to do . (full time volunteers)
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