First outing issues with cabinets

[mnaquaman]

Alliance - I was hoping for better!

First, I did not expect to not have some issues! I have over 40 years as a mechanical designer & woodworker, so I am able to fix most thing that go bad.
But fixing a Bad design does not make me happy.

Just finished our first outing with our new Delta RK234.

We had a screw come lose on a drawer, no way to get the drawer out due to screw jamming the drawer slide from opening fully. In the process of trying to get drawer opened enough the loose screw broke out the face frame of the cabinet (how do I fix this). Luckly drawer hides the damaged Face Frame. In my opinion the screws used are too short, and too fine threaded. This screw was also to close to the edge of the face frame (it was far from being in the center). I will be looking for ways to better support the drawer slides and add some additional screws.

Had a cabinet door almost fall off. I suspect that the hinge mounting screw was over torqued and caused the screw to loosen as I could not tighten the screw. I filled the hole with a couple of toothpicks and re-installed the screw. Problem temporarily fixed. I will add some glue to the toothpicks for a more permanent fix.

I will be checking and replacing all of the drawer slide screws and door screws?

I know they are trying to keep things light and cheap. However, particle board & screws have never been a good solution.

 

[RockDr896]

I am constantly replacing screws on my Paradigm, in ALL applications. Including my TV Mount. Engineering did not address the clamping strength of the fasteners they are using for sure. It's a strange approach to cut costs at the fastener level in my opinion.

 

[Lantley]

I am constantly replacing screws on my Paradigm, in ALL applications. Including my TV Mount. Engineering did not address the clamping strength of the fasteners they are using for sure. It's a strange approach to cut costs at the fastener level in my opinion.

I get it you assume there was thought or engineering involved in the decision as to what screws to use vs. hey grab a handful of those screws in the big box over there and start screwing the cabinets together!
It's the RV world slap it together and send it out!

 

[fireman0175]

If it is under 1 year, then you should use your warranty for a free repair. That repair shop should be able to notice other bad areas and address them under warranty. That is what you paid for.

 

[J. Thomas]

If it is under 1 year, then you should use your warranty for a free repair. That repair shop should be able to notice other bad areas and address them under warranty. That is what you paid for.

Fixing it yourself is the best bet. Any warranty work, by most any dealer, can usually take 3 or 4 months. And, they are not going to fix anything else, just what you have pointed out. Replace one screw, yes. Replace screws in all other drawers, not a chance.

 

[2 Allies]

Reach out to service@alliancerv.com and they will assist you. They will help you solve and send what you need. This will then be relayed to the floor to get changes made.
Just give them a chance,