I just recently had my 2020 Vilano repaired in Tucson at a repair shop that replaced the bowed out panels. Driving my unit home less than 10 miles and both sides were popped out just like before. I have been in contact with Tiffin about causes and they act as if they have never heard of this problem before. They want me to bring my unit to Red Bay for an evaluation, 1554 miles from Tucson, “because I am out of warranty”, per their email.
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Ryan, thanks for replying. I thought I added pictures, but I will attach here. I may be able to go by Red Bay in January on our return from South Carolina for the holidays. The system will not allow me to post pic’s being a new user.
Both back sides at the back cap are pulled out and bent up.
Thanks for the assist. I will try to attach the pictures here. The first set is the original damage, and the second set is after the repair and driving home.
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Ryan, Thanks for the info. I’ll send it along to Le Mesa RV Service here in Tucson to see what they think and maybe they will reach out to Tiffin for the full instructions. Maybe it will save me the 3000 mile round trip to Tish or Red Bay.
Jim
Thanks for the info. I replied on the forum also.
Jim
Ryan , I reached out to Tiffin for a tech copy of the procedure and was immediately told it was for tech use only and they would not share.
I figured that would be the case, but I tried.
Jim
Ryan, have you heard back from Shawn whether or not compliance has made the document for the buckling issue? Thanks for all your feedback, its really been a big help.
Thank you, I sent a copy to the service advisor at La Mesa Tucson. They are still waiting for the new panels to come in.
I really appreciate all you help.
Is that the front frame flew that you’re referring to? Are they repairing them?
Got my 5th wheel back from La Mesa Service yesterday. They used the procedure that RyanB sent and found several of the fastening screws were either too short or not attached at all. They followed the procedure to the letter and so far we have had no problems. They also added two tie clamps to the rear of the unit between the rear wall and floor for more stability. Thanks to RyanB and Shawn for their assistance. Also, they did not charge me anything.
We have a 2020 Pinecrest and the same thing is happening! We are headed to Tishomingo next week to get it fixed!
We’re in talks with Tiffen and Lippert, depending on what Tiffen is offering you can buy a whole lot of gas for what these repairs cost retail!
We just got back from a Christmas trip to Charleston and it happened again even after the so called fix by La Mesa using the repair fixed supplied by Shawn. The rear panels popped out of the rear end same as before just not as severe. I have a feeling I’m going to have to make a trip to Tish for a better repair.