First time out for the year with our 2025 Eddie Bauer 3101RL and BAM. The screws holding the topper in place pull out. Same slide the lag bolts holding the forward arm fell out. And that doesn’t count everything else that needed to be fixed after taking ownership. Is it possible this is a “lemon”? Heartland says they take price in their workmanship. I’d hate to see what would happen if they didn’t.
Slide arm and topper
- Thread starter Tommyedge
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Bogie
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Sorry you had this problem
It looks like two of the four screws on the bracket have sheared off. Perhaps from over tightening. Or, could be a materials issue. Another possibility is the tool that was used during installation had it's torque settings go out of adjustment causing the screws to shear. Make sure when repaired, to check the screws on the other bracket of he slide topper to insure all four screws are tight.
It looks like two of the four screws on the bracket have sheared off. Perhaps from over tightening. Or, could be a materials issue. Another possibility is the tool that was used during installation had it's torque settings go out of adjustment causing the screws to shear. Make sure when repaired, to check the screws on the other bracket of he slide topper to insure all four screws are tight.
Roller4tan
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Toppers were most likely installed at your dealer
jerryjay11
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May I suggest using "screw and anchor" for a better hold? I've used them in the past for similar situations.
