My Grey Wolf 27RR is having a problem where the rear corner molding and siding on both sides is pulling away from the rear frame it's screwed into. It's not just the silicone that's pulled away, I can see the mounting screws inside have snapped as well. I assume this is from the frame flexing during trips, but i'm concerned this is going to be a major issue if it's snapping the screws. I've only taken the trailer on about 6 trips.I noticed the issue last year, but it was so minor I let it go. Unfortunately as you can see from the pictures it's gotten worse, I circled the broken screw in the one picture it can be seen in. I'm out of warranty, so I don't know if i just fix this by putting more screws in and resealing, or if those screws will end up breaking also.

I'd do more investigation to see if it's structural or cosmetic (angle is cosmetic)

I don't believe the trailer frame is bent or anything, I've never hit anything or dragged the rear. I think it's just this trailer frame is so long, and I load 2 ATV's in the back that it just flexes a bunch. I recently upgraded my truck so i can now fit one of the ATV's in the truck to take some weight out of the trailer, but i'd still like to figure this out. What bothers me the most is that the SIDING is pulling away also, it's just just the corner molding.

You might want to contact the dealer, I know you're out of warranty probably but getting feedback from the dealer about the underlying cause is important. It might be no big deal or you might have a much bigger problem on your hand.

Y-Guy wrote:You might want to contact the dealer, I know you're out of warranty probably but getting feedback from the dealer about the underlying cause is important. It might be no big deal or you might have a much bigger problem on your hand.I just reached out to the dealer and sent them pictures. We'll see how it goes.

Sent the Dealer pictures but they want me to bring it in to be looked at, but they're 2.5 hours away so I don't know when i'll get around to bringing it down there, and honestly I'm not sure i want to bring it to the dealer. It's out of warranty, and I don't want them to charge me an arm and a leg to just drive some more screws in the corner moldings and throw some fresh silicone on them. If it's a major issue I still don't know if I want to pay dealer service rates to have it repaired. I guess the only reason to bring it down to the dealer would be the off chance Forest River covers the repair as a courtesy, but I seriously doubt that would happen.

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g00fy
Explorer
Jun 01, 2020
Y-Guy wrote:
You might want to contact the dealer, I know you're out of warranty probably but getting feedback from the dealer about the underlying cause is important. It might be no big deal or you might have a much bigger problem on your hand.

I just reached out to the dealer and sent them pictures. We'll see how it goes.
Y-Guy
Moderator
Jun 01, 2020
You might want to contact the dealer, I know you're out of warranty probably but getting feedback from the dealer about the underlying cause is important. It might be no big deal or you might have a much bigger problem on your hand.
g00fy
Explorer
Jun 01, 2020
I don't believe the trailer frame is bent or anything, I've never hit anything or dragged the rear. I think it's just this trailer frame is so long, and I load 2 ATV's in the back that it just flexes a bunch. I recently upgraded my truck so i can now fit one of the ATV's in the truck to take some weight out of the trailer, but i'd still like to figure this out.

What bothers me the most is that the SIDING is pulling away also, it's just just the corner molding.
nayther
Explorer
May 29, 2020
I'd do more investigation to see if it's structural or cosmetic (angle is cosmetic)

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