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RSD559
Explorer
Feb 02, 2017

Anyone replace the diamond plate on the front of their TT?

Last year, we hit something metal on the road. It was about 3am and it was dark and what we hit was dark. So I didn't see it in time. It went under the truck and hit the trailer on the diamond plate, which left it fairly well dented. I couldn't find any other damage. If the diamond plate hadn't been there, we might have taken the metal piece home in the under bed stowage. Anyone ever replaced theirs? It's screwed into the bottom of the front frame piece, and along the sides. Is their plywood under it? Is it glued to the supports? I couldn't find anything on YouTube. Thanks.

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  • RSD559's avatar
    RSD559
    Explorer
    Feb 05, 2017
    Not late at all. It's a project for later in the spring. The dent is deep enough that popping it out won't work. There is distortion. Once the rain stops, I'll have to pop it off and mic it to see how thick it is and order a new piece. I'm guessing fasteners on the side edges and bottom edge, and adhesive on the supports. I'll let you know. Thanks again.
  • _DJ_1's avatar
    _DJ_1
    Explorer II
    Feb 03, 2017
    I guess I'm a little late but I would have had the dent on the old one repaired then sprayed with a heavy coat of Rhino Liner.
  • RSD559's avatar
    RSD559
    Explorer
    Feb 03, 2017
    The stuff on there is thicker than I have seen on other trailers. If it was the thin stuff, it would have a hole in it. It got hit pretty hard. I couldn't see any damage on the inside of the pass through. But I'll see when I pull the old diamond plate off. I need to get the exact same stuff. It fits snug into the metal siding above it. Thanks all.
  • _1nobby's avatar
    _1nobby
    Explorer
    Feb 03, 2017
    Lynnmor wrote:
    You will likely find that the diamond "plate" is paper thin. I would take this opportunity to replace it with a piece that is more substantial.



    THIS!
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Feb 03, 2017
    You will likely find that the diamond "plate" is paper thin. I would take this opportunity to replace it with a piece that is more substantial.
  • Passin_Thru's avatar
    Passin_Thru
    Explorer
    Feb 02, 2017
    You may be able to use woodscrews to reattach the new one. Make sure you dip each one sealant and seal all the edges before putting it in place. If you use tapered screws get a countersink and sue it on the holes in the aluminum.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Feb 02, 2017
    Your trailer has aluminum siding attached to a wood frame. That frame will be underneath the rock guard. I'd suggest to attach as the original was attached.

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