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    Posted: 19 Jul 2017 at 11:07am
I posted elsewhere about this same issue. What are owners doing about it? Going back to the dealer, DIY fixes, contacting FR directly? 
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I have never visited Michigan. When is a great time of year to visit?

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Would like to know the answer to this, too!  Have a 2017 179 but haven't notice panel deformation, yet.  Been in the 90's for the last few weeks here and have not peeked in the trailer since before the heat.
We had 110 plus for several weeks. I don't remember the problem when we were under 100.
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Good news. If you get away from the insane heat the waviness goes away.
So the issue is expansion of the panels in the heat? 
yes, the heat seems to cause the walls to change shape but when it cools off they become flat again.
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I think the issue is expansion with heat.  The one piece, three sided panel that goes around from behind the toilet, along the outside wall and then wraps around to include the sink seems to hold it's shape ok, it just gets a bit warpy when the heat is high.  The single panel beside the door (immediately to your left as you open the door) is the problem, it pulls away from the wall because it is fastened securely at the bottom and the top by the screws as well as the screws for the pocket-hanger that is attached.

It looks like they changed materials but didn't take into account thermal expansion.

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Would like to know the answer to this, too!  Have a 2017 179 but haven't notice panel deformation, yet.  Been in the 90's for the last few weeks here and have not peeked in the trailer since before the heat.
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Come to northern Michigan to escape the heat.  Our high was 68, but it was misty and cloudy all day long.


I have never visited Michigan. When is a great time of year to visit?
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Originally posted by Dirt Road Warrior

Good news. If you get away from the insane heat the waviness goes away.
So the issue is expansion of the panels in the heat? 
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Sounds delightful. We'd probably need sweatshirts!
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Come to northern Michigan to escape the heat.  Our high was 68, but it was misty and cloudy all day long.
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