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New dents in the T@B

elgolfo
elgolfo Member Posts: 22
in Trailer & Towing
Purchased a 2007 T@B about 6 months ago,the exterior was perfect but now there are dents?,waves in the aluminum skin.I live in sedona,it was a cold winter for us but not like it is for you all back east,has not gotten above 90 yet,no javila,raccoons or coyotes have been walking on it per my camera,what do you think is causing this?The first two photos are from our first trip to Mexico,the next three from today in our driveway.  thanks
2007 t@b,no mods at all,2013 Jeep jk 4 door,Sedona,Az and El Golfo de Santa Clara,Sonora,Mexico,
Tim & Jill
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    It looks like something retracted the outside skin from the inside.  Is this the one with the carpet on the ceiling?  Anything going on inside the Tab?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • BirdieJane
    BirdieJane Member Posts: 237
    Is it dents or delamination, either way so sad to see. 
    2017 T@B Outback white w black trim / 2019 Subaru Ascent White with black trim / Birch Bay WA.
    aka BirdieJane towed by Quinn
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  • Newfisher
    Newfisher Member Posts: 105
    Water leak from the vent and delamination of the luan panel.
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  • irvingj
    irvingj Member Posts: 335
    Check the floor on the inside. Any spongy areas? This looks like it may be related to the "soft floor" problem on a DM T@B-- is this in fact a Dutchmen version?
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  • elgolfo
    elgolfo Member Posts: 22

    Bummer, yes it is a dm, with the  carpet ceiling, no signs or water damage in the T@B ,floor very firm.Thanks for tour assit

    2007 t@b,no mods at all,2013 Jeep jk 4 door,Sedona,Az and El Golfo de Santa Clara,Sonora,Mexico,
    Tim & Jill
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  • gulfarea
    gulfarea Member Posts: 524
    To have a curved piece of aluminium bend against the curve like that, In my opinion it looks more like some kid climbed on it or some force from the outside did it. Just my 2 cents & very sorry it happened. Art   
    2019 TaB 320 S Boondock Edge
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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @elgolfo, Looking at the photos, especially the last one, it appears something (as @gulfarea) stated has climbed on to your poor T@B, despite what your camera shows. If you look at the sharp angles in the dents, that takes quite a bit of pressure/force downward to create. Sorry to see this happen to ANYONE. Might take it by a body shop to get an assessment on how much to repair. Just another 2 cents worth.
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


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  • clinck
    clinck Member Posts: 57
    Dent people have large suction cups designed to pull the dent out. That may be a solution for you..Google: automotive dent removal
    Chris and Toby, the wonder dog
    2014 320S
    2016 kia Sorrento SXL V6
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  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    I'm not totally certain, but at first it looked like delamination with the waves. If your DM has been around that long and stayed that perfect, I'd suspect foul play with something about that large and round, like a basketball. I can't remember if the outer skin is aluminum, but paintless dent removal folks are amazing. Apparently, metal likes to be in it's originally set shape. A wee bit of suction and light heat (and some elf magic) and it's as good as new.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
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  • elgolfo
    elgolfo Member Posts: 22
    Will try the suction method but it sucks!!!,per my 24/7 camera no basketballs,no raccoons,no javalina,no deer have been playing around .I hope the suction works,if not the delamination will be a major problem,thanks for all your input!
    2007 t@b,no mods at all,2013 Jeep jk 4 door,Sedona,Az and El Golfo de Santa Clara,Sonora,Mexico,
    Tim & Jill
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