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clickscrazy 
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Joined: 09 Aug 2017 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 106 |
 Topic: Where are the studs in the ceiling?Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 7:08am |
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Our new 171 has a bubble in the ceiling over the bed.
It is pushed out right at the seam. The dealer has a new panel on order. However, I can push on the panel at the seam and flatten it, and it seems like there is a stud there. For now, can I drive a trim nail up there and keep it tight? If it looks good enough, I am wondering if that could be the final fix, because I am not crazy about the dealer ripping out the panel (which goes over the bathroom partially and cabinets). Sorry, no pic, maybe I can post one later today. |
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voisj
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Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 10:12am |
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CC,
That is what I would do, Get a good quality stud finder and re-nail it. they use small staples from a staple gun and could have barely hit the joist. My wonder is why the dealer ordered a new panel and that they know something you don't and are not telling you?
cheers, John |
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clickscrazy
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Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 6:47pm |
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When I showed it to them, they just said, ok we will order a new panel.
How long of a nail do you think is safe to use? And am I shooting into aluminum? |
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2018 R-Pod 171
2014 VW Touareg TDI |
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voisj
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Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 9:40pm |
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From what I've seen on The Forest River Manufacturing video it's wood joists inch and a half by inch and a half.and I would shoot half inch staples. Just Google Forest River r-pod factory tour and you'll see the video.
Ok, there are two guys on the roof in the video I will no longer worry about being on the roof for maintainance. And they don't show how the center section is made, Wood or aluminum? |
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Where are the studs in the ceiling?