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  • Dinette Bed Failure

    2020 GD Reflection 20BH Fifth Wheel

    During recent camping trip, main slide would not go out (frequent issues with slideout and in another post) so we were forced to camp in cramped space. Since we couldn't utilize the bunkhouse, our guest (1) had to sleep on dinette bed. Woke up first night at 2 AM to guest falling on the floor. The cheap pressboard on benches supporting the table top broke (figs 1 & 2).

    Ended up replacing with solid pine and anchoring with wood screws vs the cheap staples (Figs 3 & 4). Found darkest stain available at Home Depot and matched up pretty well (Fig 5). Not sure if anyone else has had this issue, but I'd think twice having guests sleep there until you modify it. I expected better quality from GD.

  • #2
    Excellent repair and documentation. Thanks for adding to our collective knowledge of owners helping owners.

    Jim
    Jim and Ginnie
    2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
    GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
    GDRV Rally Support Coordinator

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    • #3
      Even using screws over the staples is an improvement. Sad to say that nothing is built like it used to be and you end up with a field repair.

      Needless to say, nice writeup and excellent advice for people to check and strengthen the support before using.
      Joseph
      Tow
      Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
      Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
      South of Houston Texas

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