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Old 09-25-2016, 06:57 PM   #1
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Mirror falling in bathroom

Anyone know how to fix mirror in bathroom on medicine cabinet that's coming off?
Our appears to be slowly sliding down cabinet wooden door. It's only on by double side tape.
While at the service center for month the heat caused it to slide about 2 inches down. But we can't seem to get it to budge w/out fear of breaking it.
Didn't know if we heat the mirror w/ blow dryer if it would cause damage to mirror.
Then once we get the mirror off how can we attach it w/out using double sided tape. This seems like a horrible design. I can't image what would happen if mirror was to fall off while someone is opening or closing cabinet door.
Camper is under warranty but I'm tired of running camper to service. It's been in the shop more than out. Just got it back Friday and took it out this weekend to find the mirror issue.

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Old 09-25-2016, 07:39 PM   #2
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You can try using fishing line in a back and forth sawing motion behind the glass. Just make sure someone is holding the mirror.
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Old 09-25-2016, 07:44 PM   #3
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Gorilla Construction adhesive will fix that and we use it for anything that doesn't need to be screwed in our Jayco--and the inside temperature in storage is typically 120 F on a hot day, but it holds.
Construction adhesive is typically used for vanity mirrors in homes.
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Old 09-25-2016, 08:01 PM   #4
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I fought this problem on my last 2 Jaycos. My answer was to take the medicine cabinet door off it's hinges and mount it upside down and let the mirror slide back down. I then put a very small screw on the bottom to keep it from sliding past the bottom again......Sounds stupid but it worked.......twice.
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Old 09-25-2016, 08:08 PM   #5
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The Redhawk we bought had the same issue when we took delivery. They have ordered us a new one under warranty but seeing these makes me believe it'll just happen again.

If so, I'll do as others suggest and use fishing line and heat to separate the mirror and reattach it with something like liquid nails.
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Old 09-25-2016, 08:15 PM   #6
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I looked at two eagle fifth wheels on local dealers lot, one mirror was on the floor broke and other one was about to fall off. Can't believe Jayco would use double sided tape to hold a mirror on, what's next bubble gum?
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Old 09-25-2016, 08:21 PM   #7
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Be careful what type of adhesive you use, if its not made for mounting mirrors it may eat the silver off the back of the mirror. If the fish line idea doesn't work try picture frame hanging wire it is stronger, faster, and won't break.
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Old 10-30-2016, 01:25 PM   #8
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Even that won't work! We tried it and followed mfg instructions exactly.
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Old 07-11-2019, 11:45 AM   #9
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Medicine cabinet mirror

Mine has done the exact same thing. You would think Jayco would do a recall and come up with a fix

I used to be impressed with Jayco quality until I bought one. The longer I own one the more unimpressed I am.
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Old 07-11-2019, 11:50 AM   #10
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Medicine cabinet mirror

Just found out both gorilla glue and Locktite both have adhesive just for mounting mirrors
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Old 10-07-2020, 08:47 PM   #11
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I store my 2017 27.5 RLTS Fifth wheel in Lake Havasu inside. NO A/C. Mirror slide off but lodged behind faucet and hasn't broke yet. I will take all the great advice when I go back to use the RV. Should still be good as the RV has not moved since we discovered that.
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Old 12-19-2020, 12:39 PM   #12
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Ours has come off a total of 3 time..first feom the double sided original tape, then after application of loctite, and now last week....after a thick application of Gorilla Glue for mirrors. This is over a 4 year period. Hubby trying to figure out if putting a frame over it and somehow screwing it all together will help. I notice a lot of the new ones are framed!
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Old 12-19-2020, 01:41 PM   #13
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Both mirrors in my 2017 Greyhawk slid down about 2 inches after about a year. I finally got around to fixing it after contemplating the situation for awhile (read that as procrastination).

The old mirrors came off easily by prying gently with plastic putty knives. The tape they used to secure the mirrors sure didn't stick well to either the mirror or the wood.

After cleaning all surfaces with alcohol, I used good old 1/2 inch 3M VHB tape to hold the mirrors in place. They haven't budged in almost 3 years.

I swear by VHB tape and use it all the time. The stuff just works. OK, I am a bit biased since I worked for 3M for 24 years and could get the stuff for free. These days, perish the thought, I am forced to pay for it which I gladly do.
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