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Removing the Lazy Daze Placard

January 09, 2021, 06:30:05 pm

I purchased a new Lazy Daze placard from the mothership as I wanted to send the old one to the previous, original owner as a fond remembrance. I removed the four screws but there is a sealant on each end of the placard that is holding it on pretty firmly. I started to pry it off but don’t want to do any damage to the placard or to the coach. I noticed the new placard has sealant as well. Has anyone removed a placard successfully without doing damage? If so, what method did you use? Thanks!

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Reply #1 – January 09, 2021, 07:33:34 pm

You can always trust Lazy Daze to glue it and screw it!

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Reply #2 – January 09, 2021, 07:40:46 pm

I removed mine with a thin flexible putty knife. There is sealant on the back of the plate and in each screw.

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Reply #3 – January 09, 2021, 09:17:32 pm

Ours is metal - if yours is the same, judicious use of a heat gun should loosen it without damage.

Steve

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Reply #4 – January 09, 2021, 10:53:57 pm

Steve, yes it’s a metal plate, fairly thick. I might try a hair dryer on low along with Rich’s idea of a flexible putty knife.

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Reply #5 – January 09, 2021, 10:58:14 pm

If you don’t mind sharing, what does your new placard say, Greg?

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Reply #6 – January 09, 2021, 11:51:43 pm

Quote from: WhiteElk - January 09, 2021, 10:58:14 pm

If you don’t mind sharing, what does your new placard say, Greg?

It’s blank for now, Warren.

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Reply #7 – January 10, 2021, 03:09:15 pm

I was able to remove the nameplate after carefully working to cut through the sealant with a flexible paint scraper, as Rich suggested. I was going to use a heat gun but decided against it as I didn’t want to possibly mess up the paint.

On the new nameplate, I left the paper on the sealant and loosely screwed it to the side of the rig for now. As soon as I figure out what we’re going to engrave on it, I’ll get it engraved and install it permanently.

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Reply #8 – January 10, 2021, 03:38:00 pm

Hi Greg. There was a thread here once with suggestions. One I saw that I liked best was "OPEN ROAD". that completed the phrase ....built for the open road... Generic, but doesn't reveal your name, or need replacing if you sell. RonB

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Reply #9 – January 10, 2021, 03:56:31 pm

Many folks request a blank plate or something like “Happy camper”.
I certainly do not want my real name on the door.

Larry

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Reply #10 – January 10, 2021, 04:28:10 pm

Yes, I remember that thread. We don’t intend to put our names on the camper. Either something generic or may
just leave it blank; we’ll see. Thanks!

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Reply #11 – January 10, 2021, 07:37:38 pm

<smile>
two things come to mind
1. license plate - front and back
2. registration and title papers in glove compartment

glen

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Reply #12 – January 10, 2021, 08:51:06 pm

Quote from: colddog - January 10, 2021, 07:37:38 pm

<smile>
two things come to mind
1. license plate - front and back
2. registration and title papers in glove compartment
glen

While we can't easily remove our license plates we have NOT kept registration and title papers of any kind in our vehicles for over 20 years. They are taken with us when were are away from them. Just common sense in today's new world. Yes, I am that old.

Charles

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Reply #13 – January 10, 2021, 09:33:57 pm

Charles, I’ve always kept my registration in the vehicle. Where do you keep yours and what is the issue?

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Reply #14 – January 11, 2021, 02:37:16 am

Mine now says “for the good times”

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Reply #15 – January 11, 2021, 06:53:03 am

I will be the one to say it. It almost doesn't seem right to remove it, maybe why it is installed like a permanent thing.

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Reply #16 – January 11, 2021, 08:53:58 am

Quote from: StevenJill - January 11, 2021, 06:53:03 am

I will be the one to say it. It almost doesn't seem right to remove it, maybe why it is installed like a permanent thing.

I get where you’re coming from but I asked the original owner if he would like it back and he said yes. Since it has his name on it anyway, I had no problem with that. With my ‘85 TK, I was the third owner. Never met the original owner and it still had their name on it when I sold it.

I think the sealant is more about sealing up the four mounting holes drilled into the side of the coach, as the sealant spreads into the holes when compressed by the tightened screws but I could be wrong on that point.

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Reply #17 – January 11, 2021, 09:21:37 am

How much do they charge for a replacement nameplate?

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Reply #18 – January 11, 2021, 09:31:48 am

I have two nameplates, one for the original owner and one for the 2nd owner. I have the contact information for the first owner in Topanga, CA and might ask him if he wants the plate. You can also turn the plate over and screw it in place or grind the name off the plate. In today's world, it probably is best not to have your name on the outside of the RV.

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Reply #19 – January 11, 2021, 10:06:19 am

Quote from: brewersarcade - January 11, 2021, 09:21:37 am

How much do they charge for a replacement nameplate?

Too much, ha ha!

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Reply #20 – January 11, 2021, 11:10:22 am

We had our plate engraved with “The backroads and byways” which is where we like to travel.

Larry

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Reply #21 – January 11, 2021, 11:49:18 am

Quote from: Larry & Kathy - January 11, 2021, 11:10:22 am

We had our plate engraved with “The backroads and byways” which is where we like to travel.

We are thinking something similar such as Open Road.

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Reply #22 – January 11, 2021, 12:35:32 pm

Greg, all of our registration, ownership, insurance, passes, membership documents, etc. are kept in sleeves in a binder. The binder goes to my office when we are not using the LD. Same for our other vehicles, except those items are kept in zippered leather 9 x 7 x 1.5 folios. Too much personal information to be left unsecured. Cars, trucks, trailers, and motorhomes are broken into almost every night in the our area now. Catalytic converters are also being stolen more often now. Years ago after our mail was stolen several times I installed a secure mailbox at our curb. I shred every document and label that has our names, address, etc. instead of throwing them in the trash. This is not the California I was born and raised in. We never locked our doors, bikes, motorcycles, or cars.

Charles

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Reply #23 – January 11, 2021, 12:44:53 pm

I see. But isn’t the registration required to be in the vehicle in case you are stopped by the police? I can see keeping the registration for the LD in the house since it’s not driven very often, and just carrying it to the motorhome when you go on a trip but seems like it would be a hassle for the other cars.

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Reply #24 – January 11, 2021, 12:49:04 pm

Quote from: HiLola - January 11, 2021, 12:44:53 pm

I see. But isn’t the registration required to be in the vehicle in case you are stopped by the police?

Depends on State. In Oregon you can use your smart phone car/truck registration paper work. Problem is not all States have the same rules -- I'm sure you are surprised at that.

As an aside I'm not sure I want to give my 'open' smart phone to a police person. <smile> ya I'm that person......

glen

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