front mask damage

[Bill Lampkin]

Went down to the storage yard today to run the genny to charge the batteries and found damage to the front mask, mirror and headlight (rt. front). Looks like a 5ver forgot about allowing for tail swing and caught our mirror, then continued forward, scratching, as far as I can tell, only the front mask. Maybe paint scratches under the mask, can't tell. Question is, do I insist their ins. replace the whole mask, or can they cut out the bad and replace w/new? Likely need to replace about a quarter of the front mask. Anyone know what the replacement headlight assy. is from (did I hear a Ford truck)? Ours is a 2005 Patriot Thunder Lexington, 40' w/ three slides. We love our new to us Beaver and are still shuddering from the first scratch (ouch). The fiver is parked in a space just around the corner from our covered spot, and he suffered major damage to his left rear corner. My forensic investigation found small pieces of his left rear clearance light embedded in the mask. Filed police report and will contact FMCA insurance tomorrow.



 

[D. Wendal Attig]

Bill, While I don't have a picture of yours, I did search for online pix of 2005 Patriot Thunder Lexington. It appears to be the same as our 2002 Patriot Monicello. Our headlights and tailights are both from a 98-2000 Lincoln Navigator. You can find these headlights easily on ebay....sometimes the pair, new for less than $150. Can't advise you on the front cap.

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Bill,
I'd demand they replace complete mask. Other option is  to remove mask and leave it off as you can get mold growth under it that can damage paint. I've had coaches with and without.  With mask, any rock damage is permanent. Without the mask, a little touch-up paint normally does the trick.
Steve

[Jerry Carr]

I would  have the complete mask replaced, recently some members have had a bed liner used for replacement they have the color match and the job is done,  I think Jeff has been doing this updtate in Bend.