Loose Screws

[gtrnholm]

I have noticed on all of the slides some of the screws that hold the plastic trim around the outside of the slide are not touching the plastic and when I tried to tighten some of them they would not tighten, they were stripped. Is it better to leave them alone or should I try and tighten them all. This is a 2011 3650RL.

Here is an update on this issue. I tried to tighten a few screws and found that a few would snug up and others were stripped so they wouldn't tighten. Some the heads fell off. I then started looking closer at all the slides and found a few more that the heads fell off without anyone toching them. I am including some pictures. My unit is about 14 months old and up to this season has been used very little.

 

[PhotoPete]

I would try to fix that. I don't like stuff that's loose or may fall off.

 

[Marlau]

Good morning, I own a 2011 big country 3450 TS and I have the same problem, some of them have broken off. I had them replaced by the dealer. Does anybody know what caused this to happen. I am thinking about getting the wheel balance

 

[jimtoo]

Hi Marlau,

Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and family. We have a great bunch of people here with lots of information and all willing to share their knowledge if needed.

Jim M

 

[SJH]

I have noticed on all of the slides some of the screws that hold the plastic trim around the outside of the slide are not touching the plastic.

Its a "senior" moment for me...I am trying to picture the "plastic" trim on the slides of my Big Country. Are we talking about the plastic corner pieces or something else?

 

[PhotoPete]

can you post a picture?

 

[Mr_Black]

I know this is an older thread but I have this same issue on a brand new unit (Sundance 3100RB). It was delivered that way.

My suspicion is, when they are assembled they are using an electric or air tool with a clutch on it that is set for a little too loose of torque. I have been tightening screws like a mad man. They torque up fine.

 

[jnbhobe]

I would much rather be tightening loose screws than trying to fix stripped or broken off screws. I'm glad they have clutches !!

 

[Toy1Ton]

how does something like this leave the factory?

 

[Silverado23]

Over torqued screws could look fine at the factory during inspection but driving down the road the head pops off. The dealer should take a little bit of time inspecting and fixing these issues before being offered for sale. It would make the dealer look like they sold a quality product with less effort having to fix all these before final delivery.