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frisbeekev's avatar
frisbeekev
Explorer
Nov 30, 2017

Do mods void trailer warrenty?

We just brought home our new TT last weekend. I started some mods (adding bed rails to my bunks). In the process I crawled on the top bunk to turn on the light, and it crashed down. Broke right by the bunkhouse cabinet. The wood looks to me to have a weak spot where it broke. Either way, It's limit is 300lbs I am about 200lbs wet. Do the bed rails void my warranty?
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Nov 30, 2017
    When you read your warranty did it mention modifications? Have you taken it to your dealer for repair?
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Nov 30, 2017
    Shouldnt. But then again cheap bunk beds I would rebuild for strength instead of light weight.
  • frisbeekev's avatar
    frisbeekev
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2017
    donn0128 wrote:
    Shouldnt. But then again cheap bunk beds I would rebuild for strength instead of light weight.


    That is what I was thinking, as the warranty process is probably a pain. Should be an easy fix, the trim and luan just came loose didn't crack, one cracking the wood frame of bed I can reinforce.
  • rbpru's avatar
    rbpru
    Explorer II
    Nov 30, 2017
    If the bed is rated for 300 lbs. and you weigh less than 200 lbs. I would think it would be covered.

    Whether it is worth the delay or the effort may be another issue.

    If the unit is new, you might wait to see if other problems show. themselves.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2017
    rbpru wrote:

    If the unit is new, you might wait to see if other problems show. themselves.


    but immediately notify dealer/mfr.
    bumpy
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Dec 01, 2017
    I would probably not worry about warranty and rebuild it better myself.
  • jfkmk's avatar
    jfkmk
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2017
    ScottG wrote:
    I would probably not worry about warranty and rebuild it better myself.


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  • Walaby's avatar
    Walaby
    Explorer II
    Dec 01, 2017
    If you fix it under warranty, it will just be replaced with the same junk that it was originally.

    Mike
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Dec 01, 2017
    Walaby wrote:
    If you fix it under warranty, it will just be replaced with the same junk that it was originally.

    Mike


    And will be done by dealer lacky vs the highly trained factory installer




    Gads.....just rebuild it yourself and be done with it
  • goducks10's avatar
    goducks10
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2017
    jfkmk wrote:
    ScottG wrote:
    I would probably not worry about warranty and rebuild it better myself.


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