Exterior hardware corroding ??

[tmaken2157]

I guess its a issue that has been around awhile, thank you for your suggestions

[Francesca Knowles]

Nice that you won't have this problem with the R-Pod since it doesn't come with any door holder at all!

FYI, though- There is a safety-related recall out on some R-Pod door locks.
here's a link to the recall notice.

Best of luck to you...

[trainjunkie]

Now that I see the photos, I understand the OP's beef with the Scamp's hardware in question. The Scamp may be a fine trailer and a great value, but clearly all trailer manufacturers occasionally take shortcuts that may or may not be palatable to consumers. Some of these shortcuts provoke frequent discussions in various RV-oriented forums and this instance is no different.

Obviously the door handle is chrome plated but the other hardware looks like zinc plated mild steel rather than aluminum, and yes, it looks like crap. The door holder catch appears to actually be rusting inside, suggesting a poor quality plating job.

I'd be a bit peeved too if I had a near new trailer of any kind that had hardware degrading this quickly. I think the OP's first post asks a legitimate question which was, "Has any one else seen this happen to their RV?" If this happened to my "new" trailer (regardless of brand) I'd be asking the same question to see if it was a common problem or if I had a unique situation. Obtaining satisfaction from the manufacturer might take a different tack depending on which situation applies.

[Frederick L. Simson]

There is some good information here.

This thread has been edited to maintain that.

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[padlin00]

Originally Posted by Francesca Knowles

Nice that you won't have this problem with the R-Pod since it doesn't come with any door holder at all!

R-Pods do have a door holder, lower outside corner of the door.

[tmaken2157]

So guys and gals do you folks have this problem or not. Go look at your ride and then comment.

Trainjunkie ... are you a poet.

[steve dunham]

Yes ;Same discoloration- Same location- Holds door in place