Trailer Repair.

ryanjeri · Oct 22, 2017

I have a 2010 Wells Cargo that had a rough winter last year, got a couple dents and dings and is in need of some repairs. I called Wells Cargo, they said they do not do repairs, I called Wells Cargo Dealers close and was told can not repair the bonded panel trailers, called Charmac trailers, which is close to me in southern ID, ad they don't do repairs on trailers that are not Charmac.

We called Wasatch Trailers in Utah, they said Yes they can repair it but are over a month out. Any Ideas where to have a trailer fixed?

Or has anyone replaced a panel or two. It is unfortunate that the panel that needs to be replaced is at the back of the trailer, which would be the first one installed on that side.

96-ramair · Oct 22, 2017

ryanjeri said:
I have a 2010 Wells Cargo that had a rough winter last year, got a couple dents and dings and is in need of some repairs. I called Wells Cargo, they said they do not do repairs, I called Wells Cargo Dealers close and was told can not repair the bonded panel trailers, called Charmac trailers, which is close to me in southern ID, ad they don't do repairs on trailers that are not Charmac.

We called Wasatch Trailers in Utah, they said Yes they can repair it but are over a month out. Any Ideas where to have a trailer fixed?

Or has anyone replaced a panel or two. It is unfortunate that the panel that needs to be replaced is at the back of the trailer, which would be the first one installed on that side.

You may consider asking an RV dealership. Two of them in my town do repairs, and can do trailers since it's easier than fiberglass rvs...

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ryanjeri · Oct 22, 2017

96-ramair said:
You may consider asking an RV dealership. Two of them in my town do repairs, and can do trailers since it's easier than fiberglass rvs...

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Have one in mind I am going to call on Monday. Thanks for the idea.

LoudHandle · Oct 22, 2017

I-5 Trailer Sales (Seattle, Washington) did my Featherlite when new (Christmas 1999), as their technician did not have control the Skillsaw when installing the windows and damaged multiple panels.

The panels are designed so that only the damaged one needs to be removed and replaced. The lap is usually opposite Inside to Outside and usually a gap left in the upper track so they can be lifted out once the upper and lower rivets are out. Like most windows and sliding glass doors.

meathooker · Oct 22, 2017

Ricks body shop in Caldwell used to do these. He sold out to a large chain (abra?) but it might be worth asking them. They are on the boulevard in Caldwell.

ryanjeri · Oct 22, 2017

meathooker said:
Ricks body shop in Caldwell used to do these. He sold out to a large chain (abra?) but it might be worth asking them. They are on the boulevard in Caldwell.

I Will look them up and give them a call, Thanks.

meathooker · Oct 23, 2017

ryanjeri said:
I Will look them up and give them a call, Thanks.

Forgot to mention. Ricks was a Charmac dealer for years. When Charmac went to seamless siding Ricks helped them with the process to get good adhesion.

donbrown · Oct 24, 2017

How bad is the panel? .... Look at glueing plastic panel over it and cover up with a very large decal.

ryanjeri · Oct 26, 2017

The worst spot is at the back, all three shiny pieces along the bottom need replaced,
the extruded trim along the very bottom is also bent, but I am pretty sure I could get it to work.

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It had a very hard winter, The back one was from being parked to close, and turning left as we pulled out, the trim along the bottom was a friend pulling into his yard, he found a very solid realtor sign, and the front was a purple saub, that thought it was a good idea to try and merge between my truck and trailer, he was a little drunk, but was pissed off that the black vehicle "trailer" would not allow him to merge behind the Truck, towing the trailer. That is how it was described in the police report.

donbrown · Oct 28, 2017

ryanjeri said:
The worst spot is at the back, all three shiny pieces along the bottom need replaced,
the extruded trim along the very bottom is also bent, but I am pretty sure I could get it to work.

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It had a very hard winter, The back one was from being parked to close, and turning left as we pulled out, the trim along the bottom was a friend pulling into his yard, he found a very solid realtor sign, and the front was a purple saub, that thought it was a good idea to try and merge between my truck and trailer, he was a little drunk, but was pissed off that the black vehicle "trailer" would not allow him to merge behind the Truck, towing the trailer. That is how it was described in the police report.

Maybe you can get money from the drunk guy hitting your trailer and use it for the repair?

ryanjeri · Oct 29, 2017

Wouldn't that be nice, If they guy had it. I have pretty much decided to take it up to Utah and have Wasatch trailer give it a go, 6 weeks out is the only downfall I guess.

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