I hadn't heard from the since last Thursday, until I called them today before work. Supposed to be getting it back tomorrow morning, after they install the correct hitch since the first one they recieved wouldn't line up correctly with the holes on the frame. Makes me wonder just how straight they could have gotten it if the same manufacturer's hitch won't fit any longer.

But to answer you, I did not ask about the cladding in today's conversation. Hopefully I will have an answer tomorrow.