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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-11-2016, 05:43 PM
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Posted By Mary F
Update: We are just back from 560 miles/round...

Update: We are just back from 560 miles/round trip without any vibration of the front storage box. Before the trip, we discovered a bad rivet on the curb side end of the box lid. The only way to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-10-2016, 12:01 AM
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Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
Today's report: the temp fix on the brace held,...

Today's report: the temp fix on the brace held, and the rivet on the forward end of it did not break. We drove 150 miles or more at 65 mph with no vibration. Then it began again, unless the speed was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-09-2016, 12:13 PM
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Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
As does ours, Jim. The broken rivet holds the...

As does ours, Jim. The broken rivet holds the brace that spans the center of the box, from front to back. The brace is held by a single rivet on each end, connecting it to the metal pieces that are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-09-2016, 12:05 PM
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Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
We've driven 60 or so miles this morning and it...

We've driven 60 or so miles this morning and it is better. For now. FWIW.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-09-2016, 11:42 AM
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Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
This is a temporary fix: Skip was able to get...

This is a temporary fix: Skip was able to get part of the rivet out and ran a sheet metal screw through the hole and the rest of the rivet (wch he was unable to remove since we don't have our drill)....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-09-2016, 11:07 AM
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Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
Another wrinkle

Last night we noticed the rivet holding the center brace was broken. Again wonder if it's a cause or a symptom.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-08-2016, 04:30 PM
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Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
Robert, at Mat Madness, did y'all verify that the...

Robert, at Mat Madness, did y'all verify that the box was not loose? That's the next thing we'll check, to be sure the bolts at the bottom are snug.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-08-2016, 04:25 PM
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Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
Hi, Jon. My post was prior to leaving Alpine. The...

Hi, Jon. My post was prior to leaving Alpine. The lid felt snug and I was hopeful. Your idea about supporting the center from underneath is worth a shot. Skip thinks (at this point) that air is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-08-2016, 09:17 AM
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Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
Thanks, again, Paul. We kept your followup advice...

Thanks, again, Paul. We kept your followup advice in mind as we tightened things up. Looks (and feels) much better - and I'm GLAD to solve that vibration thing!!

For now we'll use some heavy duty...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-07-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
Hi, Paul. No, the lock we lost was small. The...

Hi, Paul. No, the lock we lost was small. The other hasp is secured wth the pin ETI had on the hitch when we picked up. I think the problem is the latches were/are loose or worked loose...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-07-2016, 09:46 PM
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Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
Thanks, Charlie. We will, but we're on the road...

Thanks, Charlie. We will, but we're on the road for the next couple of weeks, and would like to solve it sooner rather than later - if possible.

Sure am glad to have found this old thread!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-07-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
This last pic is the inside lip of the lid, on...

This last pic is the inside lip of the lid, on the street side.

Having read this thread, we will of course try to tighten these latches... And it looks like the hasp is probably a part that can...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-07-2016, 08:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
There's no gasket on this lid. Should there be?...

There's no gasket on this lid. Should there be? There is rubbing on the curbside front of the box, and also rubbing on the street side inside of the lid.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-07-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
On the curbside hasp, you can just see similar...

On the curbside hasp, you can just see similar wear beginning to happen. The metal is slightly splintered. It's not just peeling paint.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-07-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,891
Posted By Mary F
We're having a similar problem. We've noticed a...

We're having a similar problem. We've noticed a weird vibration lately, checked lugs, tires, etc. Can't figure it out. Today, after driving 300 miles, we went to unlock the storage box and discovered...
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