Why is this separating?

[Noofear]

While moving stuff around inside the generator compartment, on each side the front wall is pulling away from the metal supports coming down. You can see where each side has a screw head already broken off. The bottom of the compartment is tight, there's no gap, it's just on the sides there at the bottom.
Also you can see where the metal frame is actually holding the corner open.
How do I fix this?




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[lynndiwagoner]

I replaced all of mine with bigger screws and washers. Just make sure the length doesn't go through to the outside.

 

[cookie]

I also replaced with a little bigger screw but I also added a dab of caulk on the screw heads. They tend to back out.

Peace
Dave

 

[Noofear]

Did you have a problem with part of the frame pushing against the front wall not allowing it to be pulled back tight?

What would have caused this?

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[cookie]

It would be great if you had a picture from a little farther away to show the entire area.

Peace
Dave

 

[Noofear]

I'll get one tomorrow

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[Noofear]

Here's some more pictures.

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[Roller4tan]

X2 replaced bad screws and added more around opening. Freaked me out at first, but not separating since repair.

 

[CDN]

My new Bighorn is separated due to stripped screws. Going to do what others have adding washers and larger screws.

 

[cookie]

When I fixed mine the larger screws backed out as well as the originals.
I wound up putting a dab of caulk over the screw heads and that keeps them in place.

Peace
Dave