Where are the studs in the ceiling?
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Topic: Where are the studs in the ceiling?
Posted By: clickscrazy
Subject: Where are the studs in the ceiling?
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 7:08am
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Our new 171 has a bubble in the ceiling over the bed. It is pushed out right at the seam. The dealer has a new panel on order. However, I can push on the panel at the seam and flatten it, and it seems like there is a stud there. For now, can I drive a trim nail up there and keep it tight? If it looks good enough, I am wondering if that could be the final fix, because I am not crazy about the dealer ripping out the panel (which goes over the bathroom partially and cabinets). Sorry, no pic, maybe I can post one later today. |
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Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 10:12am
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CC, That is what I would do, Get a good quality stud finder and re-nail it. they use small staples from a staple gun and could have barely hit the joist. My wonder is why the dealer ordered a new panel and that they know something you don't and are not telling you? cheers, John ------------- http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&title=slopod-180-mods-johnsue - SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost 
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Posted By: clickscrazy
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 6:47pm
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When I showed it to them, they just said, ok we will order a new panel.
How long of a nail do you think is safe to use? And am I shooting into aluminum? ------------- 2018 R-Pod 171 2014 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 9:40pm
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From what I've seen on The Forest River Manufacturing video it's wood joists inch and a half by inch and a half.and I would shoot half inch staples. Just Google Forest River r-pod factory tour and you'll see the video.
http://youtu.be/QXNYA73rCNE?t=261 - http://youtu.be/QXNYA73rCNE?t=261 Ok, there are two guys on the roof in the video I will no longer worry about being on the roof for maintainance. And they don't show how the center section is made, Wood or aluminum? ------------- http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&title=slopod-180-mods-johnsue - SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost
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