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We were having trouble with the little flow management fins in the furnace ducts rotating themselves closed, so I decided to fix them in place in the open position. In the process, I inadvertently popped the cover off (figured it was fixed into the ring, it's not) and was able to simply remove the flow reducers (they just pop out). Popped the directional louver covers back in place so we can still channel the airflow direction and keep things out of the ducts. An unexpected (but in hindsight, obvious) benefit is that the airflow is less restricted which makes the furnace MUCH quieter and the trailer warms up more quickly. We couldn't think of any situation where we'd want the vents closed anyway.

Seems a little strange torque setting between 45- 70lbs what just pick a number? It should be one setting. If anyone wants to do this themselves that’s ok. That will get dexter off the hook if you have any further problems. I haven’t checked these bolts yet. If they are loose. Can i fix it? Yes, will I? no. It will go to a service center. Unless dexter will put it in writing they will care for this problem down the road if the owner makes the repair. I’ll have the service center put it in writing that the repair was made. It may be a minor issue but it is a big safety concern.CYA.

If the angle is under 15 degrees the error can be ignored. For larger angles the torque will be less. No worries in this situation..... John Davies Spokane WA

I think the problem is not so much that parts will fall off, more that the brake will start to act weird, binding and locking up possibly. I would like to see more official information about “secondary steps” beyond notifying Dexter for help.... If I find a nut loose and I tighten it, do I call it a day? Two nuts? Three? What if they are really falling-off-loose but I can torque them down satisfactorily? At what point does this become a real concern? What happens next if I find a nut that will not tighten, indicating a stud that is turning? Is it required that an RV tech do this recall? If a problem is found by an OWNER, will that affect Dexters response in any way? It would be good to know where the limits are. If a significant number of nuts are found loose I would want to pull the drum/ hub off completely to clean and inspect the backing plate for trauma - cracks or bending. (These parts can be subject to very violent torque effects, especially if you slam on the brakes at freeway speeds.) For those who want to have this done buy a shop, you could have a traveling tech come by your place of storage to perform the recall. Cost will be about the same as for an RV dealer but the hassle is way less, especially in winter. Google “mobile Rv service”. I used one last year to do the Inverter Service Bulletin and was very pleased. John Davies Spokane WA

To cover the bathroom window I put up a couple of Command clips over the window and we slip a microfiber towel in when we want privacy. We have a couple microfiber towels that we use to wipe down everything after a shower. The wet one gets hung over the window to dry out after using it. Mike

I replaced my front brakes only last year and the four NUTS were fine. I did not check the rears, I will do so this winter when I do a bearing repack. For anyone who has had their brakes replaced by a shop, this bulletin should not apply since the brake backing plates are held on with this hardware. Normally the entire units are swapped, not rebuilt. But it would not hurt to check all 16 anyway! The four nuts secure each plate, which has four pressed-in STUDS which are probably splined near the head, as are the suspension shackle bolts. Those studs should never, ever rotate! If they do the backing plate or assembly should be replaced IMHO. And brakes must always be replaced in pairs (on the same axle) so that stability during operation will not be affected. I don't know what Dexter says about this, they may be OK with simply driving out a loose stud and putting another in there. I personally would not trust it to remain tight. John Davies Spokane WA

Canoe12, Most likely, but maybe not. It depends on the height of your hitch, the motion and drop of your tailgate, whether or not you have the basket option, etc. There is no definitive yes or no to this question . . . it depends. In my case, I have an Elite I with a (the tongue is set at the optional middle length . . . something not adjustable with current rigs). My TV is a Tacoma and I have a 2 1/2" rise on my hitch. My tailgate folds down without a problem when I am hitched to the trailer. If I use my hitch with a bike rack receiver addition, I cannot open the tailgate. Tell us about your tow vehicle and whether or not you will have a basket. If someone here has the same setup they might chime in and let you know. Pete