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Old 08-24-2016, 10:06 AM   #1
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The trim between the wall and the roof is separating. See photo. Is there a remedy?
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Old 08-24-2016, 01:29 PM   #2
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Jay,

Unfortunately I don't have a ready answer for you, but I'm curious. Is the trim pulling away from the wall, or is the wall pushed in? If the trim is bowed that should be an easier fix verses the wall being pushed in. Can you put a long level or straight board agaisnt the wall to see how far it's moved?
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Old 08-24-2016, 01:48 PM   #3
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The wall looks level - see photo
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Can you turn the level 90 degrees, so the long side goes from the tounge to the bumper?
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Old 08-24-2016, 02:02 PM   #5
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Jay, forgive me here, I should have asked another question before sending. Can you get to the top of that trim peice and is it inplace or has it seperated also? If your camper is open does it look pushed in from the inside?
I looked at my roof and that piece is sealed tight on mine, but that doesn't mean the adhesive hasn't failed on yours.
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Old 08-24-2016, 02:09 PM   #6
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Also looks level. See photo. Used 4 foot level. No air is showing underneath.
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Old 08-24-2016, 02:12 PM   #7
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I have EternaBond seal tape on the top. Hoping I don't have to remove. I'm OK if that helps solve the problem.
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Top view. See photos. Looks like a tree limb scraped the top corner. No impact on the roof. EternaBond tape now has ripples from something dragging on it. White metal trim has pencil thin scratch line exposing aluminum underneath. Other marks seen in photos.

Also no evidence on the inside roof or wall.
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Looks like you had an encounter with a tree limb, and not a gentle one.
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Jay, on my 2013 that trim is also aluminum. You could try to use a wooden mallet or a hammer to gently tap it down towards the wall or at least get it closer to the wall. If you use a hammer, place a piece of wood to cover the trim so you don't damage the trim with lots of dents. If you can get it pretty close, I'd use some sealant to fill any gap left. Be aware that you could lift the roof side of the trim piece when your trying to push down and straighen the wall side. Go slow and be as gentle as possible.
I'd also be concerned that you have an unseen crack or break in the caulk or eternabond that would allow water to get into the roof and wall area. I would do a very slow and thorough inspection of the damaged edge all the way down. It doesn't take much of an opening to allow water to get into the roof or wall and cause you more headache than you want. Good luck
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