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ARE CX Shell Leaking Terribly/Quality Control Issues??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mtnfly, Jul 2, 2018.

  1. Jul 3, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    synaps3

    synaps3 Wag more bark less

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    The installer / dealer will do ARE warranty work for free. Bring it back and they will take care of you.

    My new ARE MX leaked like crazy up front. It turns out the window they put in behind the cab was defective. They ordered a new window, I waited a week, the new window came in and they installed it in under an hour. The leak is gone now.

    You need to also squat down in the bed so you can see under the rails and look at the front top left and right of the underside of the bed rails. The Taco install kit you paid for with the camper (I think it's like $37) comes with spacers to fill the gap in the top left / right. My installer derped and didn't install those, so I had some water intrusion. I ended up sealing that area with RTV.
     
  2. Jul 3, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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    Mtnfly

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    I really appreciate the response. Finally had contact with the shop owner and have a meeting with him sat to readjust alignment of shell and shell window. He’s a nice guy I have to say but I still need things right. Shop owner reluctantly told me he sees poor divers installed like that often, and almost lucky if the windows are perfect. So. Feels like I’m in for a ride , but I’m hopeful the process prevails. I love the look of the CX just want the function to step up.
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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    Woodrow F Call

    Woodrow F Call Kindling crackles and the smoke curls up...

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    Mine doesn't leak, but they put silicone on the bed rails. The windows hold up just fine. Your pics don't look right.
     
  4. Jul 20, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    Vanderjdm

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    Whatever came of this? Were they able to fix the leaking? Been raining all day and mine got a bit of water in it. Thinking about going back to my installer to see what they can do. My rear door is misaligned exactly like yours too. They've already had to adjust that once for me because it was sticking.
     

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