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Post by ladywendolyn on Nov 18, 2014 12:26:27 GMT -8
Just saw this photo from an online group of one of the new Shastas. In her words.. "I think the Shasta factory has forgotten how to work with aluminum trim." She said it was like that on all the curves.. and so overtightened, that it goes in and out.. Check it out..  |
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Post by SusieQ on Nov 18, 2014 12:33:06 GMT -8
Wow! That must be some really thin J-rail. I admit I over tightened my eyebrows, they are really thin but my j-rails are thick and tough! Even with a power driver, I didn't dent them.
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Post by danrhodes on Nov 18, 2014 13:27:36 GMT -8
Wow! That must be some really thin J-rail. I admit I over tightened my eyebrows, they are really thin but my j-rails are thick and tough! Even with a power driver, I didn't dent them. It almost looks like thin sheet metal, rolled to form the J. |
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Post by man314 on Nov 18, 2014 13:42:10 GMT -8
Ouch
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 18, 2014 17:24:10 GMT -8
I just find it hard to believe that it left the factory in that condition.
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Post by vintagebruce on Nov 18, 2014 17:51:27 GMT -8
I visited a Redman trailer assembly line when they had one in Gulfport, and each employee had a job and X number of minutes to do it. You fall behind schedule and they let you go, no ands ifs or buts. Maybe the same approach on these. It's nothing personal, just business.
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Post by SusieQ on Nov 18, 2014 17:53:51 GMT -8
It would be nice to have another one to compare it to.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Nov 18, 2014 17:58:29 GMT -8
My issue isn't with the dimples, but with poorly bent curve above the dinette window. There was a post the other day on the TCT Facebook page that showed some other defects like the bolt on gas tank clamp touching the skin and a 1/4" gap in the trim around the dinette windows. Just curious do you get hubcaps when you buy one these? I've yet to see a picture with hubcaps, what are you really getting for $16K?
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Post by bigbill on Nov 18, 2014 19:16:01 GMT -8
I have been waiting for a comment about how far the J rail is from the corner coming down the front side. They sure can't be accused of trimming the aluminum to short. Instead of trying to form the J rail they just put in a screw then pulled it down till they could put in the next screw. Probably saved a lot of time that way. With the thought that it has chrome lug nuts I would guess no hubcaps.
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Post by vintagebruce on Nov 18, 2014 19:28:06 GMT -8
I might be missing something here and I hate to use big professional terminology, but I don't see one of those hold-the-door-open thingies. How do you keep the door open if there is a breeze without one of those clipper/hooker dohickies?
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 18, 2014 19:30:36 GMT -8
I might be missing something here and I hate to use big professional terminology, but I don't see one of those hold-the-door-open thingies. How do you keep the door open if there is a breeze without one of those clippies? These have a hinge that is under pressure by being made a certain way so there is a lot of resistance. They claim in the video that this holds the door open in wind. |
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Post by vintagebruce on Nov 18, 2014 19:34:33 GMT -8
I might be missing something here and I hate to use big professional terminology, but I don't see one of those hold-the-door-open thingies. How do you keep the door open if there is a breeze without one of those clippies? These have a hinge that is under pressure by being made a certain way so there is a lot of resistance. They claim in the video that this holds the door open in wind. That's not vintage, and just not right. Just another thing to break. The old way was simple and efficient. Thanks for the explanation. Guess that is one of the things you get for your 16K. |
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Post by vikx on Nov 18, 2014 23:18:20 GMT -8
I might be missing something here and I hate to use big professional terminology, but I don't see one of those hold-the-door-open thingies. How do you keep the door open if there is a breeze without one of those clipper/hooker dohickies? That new thingamabob that Mobile mentioned won't work for very long... C'mon, one little door hook would cure the problem. The J rail profile is unacceptable. Not only does it show lack of craftsmanship, but it's not ATTACHED to the edge as it should be. Screwed into metal only?? And: I'd like to be a birdie in the rafters and get an eagle eye on the front curve metal. (roof overlap and gaps or whatever) Me thinks Shasta missed the boat. OH MY. SIGH. These could have been so cool. I would never let one of mine go out like this... |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Nov 18, 2014 23:20:10 GMT -8
Look how much higher up the Jrail is on the perfect red prototype they videod compared to the assembly line yellow one!
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Post by vikx on Nov 19, 2014 20:54:33 GMT -8
Yeah, the red one does look better. I was just so shocked about the above, wasn't thinking about other units...
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