I just got under my Valuelite Trailer today and saw a decent amount of corrosion on the steel frame. I know this has been a problem with this particular model of trailer, but have any of you all had it fixed by Sundowner under warranty? Will they replace the floor or just patch it? I want the floor completely replaced! Has anyone dealt with any dealer in particular in Virginia? Lexington is probably the closest one for me, but they are all about 3 hours away, so if you had good luck with any of them, please let me know. Also, how long did it take the dealer to do the work?Thanks
Posted 2010-03-28 6:21 AM (#118081 - in reply to #118078) Subject: RE: Sundowner Flooring
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I have a 2003 Valuelite and had paint flaking off the floor cross members. I think the flooring is aluminum so no problem there. Yes, sundowner did have them repainted. I guess they took off the old paint and replaced. A Sundowner dealership did all the leg work then they contract it out to a company that does that kind of stuff. There were no questions asked. The biggest pain was driving several hours to a dealership. In fact lots of dealerships have even closed.
Posted 2010-03-28 12:57 PM (#118096 - in reply to #118078) Subject: RE: Sundowner Flooring
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Do a search on this forum under Sundowner and you'll find more information. My frame was just recoated by my local sundowner dealer. One question to ask is, "Will you grind down the frame with a hand sander to bare metal before repainting with the undercoating?" Sandblasting and re-spraying isn't good enough, especially where the frame attaches to the flooring. Good luck and keep us posted.
Posted 2010-03-28 1:06 PM (#118099 - in reply to #118078) Subject: RE: Sundowner Flooring
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I wonder..would the Rhino lining stuff they spray into truck beds be a better product for coating the underside of the trailers...it sure would last alot longer..Granted, a bit more pricey too, but the life expectancy would be much higher...just a thought...
Posted 2010-03-30 4:23 PM (#118222 - in reply to #118078) Subject: RE: Sundowner Flooring
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I think they replace the whole frame. But you need to take act now my frame is rusted out and sundower does not want to fix it becouse it is out of warranty. But i being told it is not a warrant problem it is a problem sundower is having. Lots of these trailers.
Posted 2010-03-30 6:23 PM (#118232 - in reply to #118078) Subject: RE: Sundowner Flooring
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Take your trailer to the nearest Sundowner Dealer. Sundowner Mfg. will make any repairs as needed under the 8 year structural warranty. Typically if your floor needs to be replaced under warranty Sundowner Mfg will ask us replace the floor from the rear of the trailer up to the dress wall. Sundowner has no problem taking care of its trialers within the warranty period. But they do draw the line at 8 years. Lets face it if you and your trailer repair place let it go for more than 8 years without taking care of it, shame on you 8 years is a long time.
If you do not trust your local dealer to make the proper repairs you may take your trailer back to Sundowner Mfg for the repairs, or you can pay to have it shipped. When you get your trailer back it will be better than new. You will have to plan ahead they stay very busy at the plant.
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I think they replace the whole frame. But you need to take act now my frame is rusted out and sundower does not want to fix it becouse it is out of warranty. But i being told it is not a warrant problem it is a problem sundower is having. Lots of these trailers.
