Rubber Bumper Issues

[Jerry Winchester]

During my trip home from Kerrville, I noted a slightly perceptable harmonic vibration that I thought was benign. However, upon further inspection, a serious issue was uncovered relative to some severely worn rubber bumpers located in the bay door latch area.

A quick call to Prevost produced the aformentioned parts in record time and I have been able to replece EVERY one of the offending bumpers while parked here in Chula Vista. And as a tribute to MangoMike aka Prevostman, here are detailed photos of the operation.

Find Offending Bumper

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Remove by Drilling

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[Jerry Winchester]

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[jello_jeep]

Jdub, you are indeed the official KING of rubber mounting... It was a trojan effort to say the least. It takes a real man indeed to mount one with a rivet gun... You are my hero...:D :D

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Jdub, you are indeed the official KING of rubber mounting... It was a trojan effort to say the least. It takes a real man indeed to mount one with a rivet gun... You are my hero...:D :D

Warren, Was that an innuendo or a double entendre:confused: :rolleyes:

[Jerry Winchester]

New One Installed

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The Dead Ones

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Tools You Will Need

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[jello_jeep]

Warren, Was that an innuendo or a double entendre:confused: :rolleyes:


That would be the latter Jim, but thanks for asking!

[Ray Davis]

You got a part number? I'd hate to call Prevost and ask them for the thingies that JDUB just purchased ....?

[Jerry Winchester]

Well I had the part number and the little bag they came in up until a couple of hours ago.

Just ask them for the rubber bumpers that are a part of the bay door latch assembly. That's what I did and I got the correct ones.

However, on the trip from San Diego to Anaheim, I discovered that there are actually four (4) more of these bumpers installed on the coach and two of them were in critical condition.

They are located on the engine doors and are mounted opposed to each other on the driver's side door. When you close the driver door (the first one) the inside bumpers rest against the coach door frame. When you close the second door (pass side) the door rests against the bumpers that are on the opposite side (now facing rearward).

I am sure it was just a matter of time before these hardened, brittle bumpers would have caused a major problem.

But since I ordered extras when on the phone with Prevost, I was able to replace them while in the new RV park in Anaheim and we have complete rubber bumper homeostasis.

I'll post pictures when I get back from visiting the Mouse.

JDUB

[MangoMike]

Ray,

Luckily I have JDuB's back.

Part # 504334 for the rubber stoppers.


Mango

[Jerry Winchester]

Old Offending Part

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New Bumper

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[Loc]

Jerry,

First time I have ever seen pictures from the summer vacation on rubber bumper repair. Rae and the girls must be thrilled. Can't wait to see the rest of the slide show.

Loc

[Jon Wehrenberg]

It's denial. The engine is falling apart, the turbo don't work and he is posting pictures of petty stuff.

[Ray Davis]

Thanks Mike, Jdub,

At least this is something easily done by me!!

ray

[Jerry Winchester]

Ray,

Don't listen to those numbnuts. Nothing is sweeter that the solid "thud" of a new rubber bumper when you close that latch or door.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

That's like putting nail polish on a hog. Unless your slack adjusters have been polished, and your engine detailed those little rubber baby bumpers don't count.

[lewpopp]

Can that "thud" be compared to the same thud sound when you sit on the anaconda catcher?

[Jerry Winchester]

Did HH end early today? I didn't expect you to check in till after Casey walked you around the block.

[lewpopp]

My big problem is I can't wak even prior to Happy Hour. There is nothing to compare the after effects to. Kathy gives Casey the exercise and I sneak on the computer when she's walking.