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Scott_P
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May 18, 2015

Did some damage to the TT

We had our first camping weekend in our recently acquired 2005 Dutchmen 18b and I was trying to put it back into the storage unit before the heavy rain started. While backing in, I caught the rear corner trim on a beam and it pulled away when I pulled up to straighten the camper out. It's only the third time I put the camp;er into the storage unit and the previous two attempts were successful. I guess I was rushed and not as careful as I should have been.

So, now I have something that needs to be fixed before our next adventure. It looks like The only thing that was damaged was the corner bead. I did not damage any of the metal that makes up the sides or rear of the camper.

What am I looking at for a possible repair cost? I am pretty handy, but I will probably take it down the street to a local RV shop to have it fixed. I'm trying to get an idea so I won't be caught off guard by the price quote.



  • Also, hard to tell from the photos but it looks like the wood may have some wetness in the one part. The screw looks a bit rusty as well. Might take a look at that while the molding is off.
  • Been there, done that!

    Clipped a car mirror with mine and did the same damage and put a softball sized dent in the skin


    Total insurance claim was $2200. I took the cash, paid down the balance and fixed it myself.

    The corner molding was $12.00. Shipping was $120 since it was over 8' and had to be shipped freight.

    Easy fix. Use lots of butyl tape underneath and ProFlex down the sides.

    Get yours water tight first and foremost before you get water intrusion.