How To Repair Crack In Fiberglass Roof On 2007 Winnebago Vectra
I can't see how a patch repair could piece of work at all, not to mention destroy my chance to resale downwardly the road. Volition the insurance try to patch it or replace it. If anyone has any experience with this problem please respond.
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They should be able to connect the roof to the side wall, only the expanse where it bent will need some fiberglass piece of work or a whole new roof.
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I would exist taking it back to the dealer for repair if that was the case or calling my insurance visitor.
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two. Insurance will pay for a new roof not a patch
3. The fiberglass curlicue gets brittle and pulls loose. The fiberglass is worn out(breakable). Trying to reinstall can exist done BEFORE it rips loose, we take done a few, merely after ripping loose, I would not endeavor a repair. None of the ones I have seen and worked on ever pulled completely loose like yours. Doug
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dougrainer wrote:
ane. Common problem on older Itasca's and Winne's
two. Insurance will pay for a new roof not a patch
three. The fiberglass scroll gets brittle and pulls loose. The fiberglass is worn out(brittle). Trying to reinstall can exist done BEFORE it rips loose, we have done a few, simply after ripping loose, I would non attempt a repair. None of the ones I accept seen and worked on ever pulled completely loose like yours. Doug
Define "COMMON". Although I've heard if it happening it certainly is not what I would consider "common". It'southward an unfortunate incident that may or may not have been caused past the previous owners neglect. You lot take no history of this particular autobus and as such don't know if it was involved in an blow or damaged by the previous owner. In any case you should have some sort of warranty from the dealer unless you bought it "As Is" without whatever warranty.
Nosotros put over 100,000 miles on our previous Adventurer with no bug. However the roof was inspected at the recommended intervals and caulking was replaced every bit needed. Nosotros take well-nigh 20,000 miles on our current Adventurer and again haven't had any issues.
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I would take turned around, or called a tow
I would be dorsum at the dealer, returning it and cancelling the deal
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Information technology's non a criticism of Winnebago, just an outcome some of them had, similar any other coach.
Hikerdogs wrote:
dougrainer wrote:
1. Common problem on older Itasca's and Winne's
2. Insurance volition pay for a new roof not a patch
3. The fiberglass roll gets brittle and pulls loose. The fiberglass is worn out(brittle). Trying to reinstall tin can be washed Earlier information technology rips loose, we have done a few, but later on ripping loose, I would non attempt a repair. None of the ones I have seen and worked on ever pulled completely loose like yours. Doug
Define "Common". Although I've heard if it happening it certainly is not what I would consider "common". It'southward an unfortunate incident that may or may not accept been caused by the previous owners neglect. You have no history of this item coach and as such don't know if it was involved in an accident or damaged by the previous owner. In whatever case you lot should accept some sort of warranty from the dealer unless you bought information technology "As Is" without whatever warranty.
Nosotros put over 100,000 miles on our previous Charlatan with no problems. Nonetheless the roof was inspected at the recommended intervals and caulking was replaced as needed. We have virtually xx,000 miles on our current Adventurer and over again haven't had any issues.
I've seen at least 15 in the past 6 or 7 years. That means it is common as nosotros are NOT a Winne/Itasca Service Heart and if I meet it that means the Winne dealers see it more often than me. Not all exercise it, but it happens more than often than you lot think. Doug
PS, common enough that our sales dept takes care to examine Winne/Itasca roofs when a potential trade comes in.
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I know two things coming out of this thread, That apparently the Winnie roof can come off, and that it's probably several times more expensive to fix than a TPO.
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Effy wrote:
I remember having this conversation with my local dealer when the topic came upwards about TPO vs fiberglass. I remarked that most people retrieve fiberglass is ameliorate and a lot touted that Winnebago puts information technology on theirs. My dealer tried to educate me on the way the Winnie roof is put on and that it can come undone. I really didn't go it at the time, only information technology makes more sense now. I remember having the TPO/Fiberglass debate on here a few times and some folks beingness pretty adamant almost having to accept fiberglass.
I know 2 things coming out of this thread, That plain the Winnie roof can come off, and that information technology's probably several times more than expensive to gear up than a TPO.
We Have installed TPO/EPDM rubber OVER this type problem with fantabulous results. Doug
Clay L wrote:
Below is a cross section of the roof edge. As stated in a higher place the sealant integrity must exist inspected every vi months and the adhesive sealant replaced as necessary to maintain the ten twelvemonth warranty. I had ii sections of sealant almost two feet long replaced at the Winnebago factory after about 5 years. To inspect it you lot push button on the fiberglass and await for for a small crack betwixt the sealant and fiberglass or rail.
From an applied science standpoint, expecting the caulking to secure the roof to the sidewall channel is an extremely bad blueprint and a never catastrophe maintenance problem. The fiberglass should in some manner be mechanically fastened to the aqueduct and so sealed with caulking. Just my opinion a graduate mechanical engineer.
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Raymon wrote:
Clay L wrote:
Below is a cross department of the roof edge. Every bit stated above the sealant integrity must be inspected every six months and the adhesive sealant replaced every bit necessary to maintain the ten year warranty. I had two sections of sealant about two feet long replaced at the Winnebago factory after about five years. To inspect it you push on the fiberglass and look for for a pocket-size crevice between the sealant and fiberglass or rails.
From an engineering standpoint, expecting the caulking to secure the roof to the sidewall aqueduct is an extremely bad design and a never catastrophe maintenance problem. The fiberglass should in some way be mechanically fastened to the channel and then sealed with caulking. Just my stance a graduate mechanical engineer.
Ray
Indeed. It is cool, particularly in high winds (such as driving down the thruway).
This is what I meant, in the other thread, about RVs beingness designed like they are disposable playthings, not housing.
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wa8yxm wrote:
Rumor has information technology you have a gear up menstruation of time from time o purschse to change your mind.. I would recommend you modify your mind and return to dealer.
Yes! 'Heir-apparent'south remorse' is the phrase you want, I think. I bet yous feel mighty remorseful.
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I just purchased a 2004 Winnebago Vectra. I driove information technology off the lot 3.9 miles.
sounds like a dealer auction to me
BTW this isn't the first "one post" member
probably won't be the last
hanko wrote:
so much for considering winnebaggo in the future. I thought Thor had issues
My previous coach was a Winnebago DP and in my stance, the roof was much better fabricated than my current Tiffin. Although I have had no issues with my TMH product, so far, TMH has had large time issues in the past that may or may non be resolved (time only will tell). The roof on my Dejeuner doesn't look or feel as proficient as the one on my Winnie.
The Winnebago pattern works well, as long every bit it is checked on a regular footing, and caulked every bit required. I call back that Eternabond is the ultimate solution. That being said, based on overall quality and design, I would (and did) choose A Tiffin over the more recent recent Winnebago offerings.
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MrWizard wrote:
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I just purchased a 2004 Winnebago Vectra. I driove it off the lot 3.9 miles.
sounds like a dealer sale to me
BTW this isn't the first "one postal service" member
probably won't be the last
If this is his showtime experience as an Rv'er I wouldn't blame him if its his final LOL!
This sucks considering I was thinking Winnebago until I read this thread.
back to the drawing board.....
I was able to pop it back in and continued to a nearby campground. The CG host suggested an RV repair shop, the side by side twenty-four hours I consulted them and they advised that they have seen this a few times just it would be several days before they could repair it. They suggested that I put a strip of Eternabond the total length with the bottom of it covering the aluminum strip. I did this and it is yet holding A-OK. Since then I check the other side periodically, clean and caulk it as needed.
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bobman wrote:
MrWizard wrote:
Quote:
I just purchased a 2004 Winnebago Vectra. I driove it off the lot 3.9 miles.
sounds like a dealer sale to me
BTW this isn't the beginning "1 post" member
probably won't be the last
If this is his first feel as an Rv'er I wouldn't blame him if its his last LOL!
This sucks because I was thinking Winnebago until I read this thread.
back to the drawing board.....
I wouldn't rule out Winnebago because of these posts. I take two and the fiberglass roof is one of the features I like most.
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Naio wrote:
wa8yxm wrote:
Rumor has it you have a ready catamenia of fourth dimension from fourth dimension o purschse to alter your mind.. I would recommend y'all change your mind and render to dealer.
Yes! 'Buyer's remorse' is the phrase you want, I call back. I bet you experience mighty remorseful.
That is all it is. Rumor. In about states, there is NO buyers remorse. Once it leaves the Dealership it is YOURS. We crave ALL purchasers to drive around the lot later on the papers are signed if they decide to leave the RV for any reason after the initial commitment. That drive off and on the dealership secures the ownership. Doug
mike brez wrote:
Effy wrote:
Where you at Bumpy? I think your position is always Fiberglass or nada.
ROTFLMAO
I was thinking the same matter.
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J-Rooster wrote:
I own a 2004 Winnebago and that is a first for me! Later on it is fixed I would like to know what caused it! I've had very little problems with Winnebago RV'southward my electric current charabanc is my 3rd 1 and I've been RVing since 1976. Welcome to RV.Internet and Take Care!
My previous autobus was a 2003 Journey DL. I was made aware of the trouble around 2005/06. I never had any issues with my roof, but I did know that I needed to inspect the aqueduct caulking on a regular basis.
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Hikerdogs wrote:
dougrainer wrote:
one. Mutual trouble on older Itasca's and Winne'due south
2. Insurance will pay for a new roof not a patch
3. The fiberglass roll gets brittle and pulls loose. The fiberglass is worn out(brittle). Trying to reinstall can exist washed BEFORE it rips loose, we have done a few, just after ripping loose, I would not attempt a repair. None of the ones I have seen and worked on always pulled completely loose like yours. Doug
Ascertain "Common". Although I've heard if it happening it certainly is not what I would consider "common". It's an unfortunate incident that may or may not have been caused by the previous owners neglect. You have no history of this particular coach and as such don't know if it was involved in an blow or damaged by the previous owner. In any example you should accept some sort of warranty from the dealer unless you bought it "Every bit Is" without any warranty.
We put over 100,000 miles on our previous Charlatan with no problems. However the roof was inspected at the recommended intervals and caulking was replaced every bit needed. We have well-nigh 20,000 miles on our current Adventurer and again haven't had whatsoever problems.
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427435 wrote:
Hmmmmmmmmmm. I learned something today. I re-caulked my roof before long later we bought it as the former caulk was deteriorating, and I was afraid water leaks could result. I used a high quality, outdoor Silicon product. I'll accept to check it a niggling closer this spring knowing this possible problem.
Actually, if yous look closely at the drawings that have been posted before, you should note that it would exist about incommunicable for water to work its way around the aqueduct. The caulk is what holds the roof in the channel and has trivial to do with keeping water out of your coach.
427435 wrote:
Hmmmmmmmmmm. I learned something today. I re-caulked my roof soon afterwards we bought it as the old caulk was deteriorating, and I was agape water leaks could consequence. I used a high quality, outdoor Silicon production. I'll have to check information technology a little closer this jump knowing this possible problem.
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haddy1 wrote:
427435 wrote:
Hmmmmmmmmmm. I learned something today. I re-caulked my roof soon after nosotros bought it equally the one-time caulk was deteriorating, and I was afraid water leaks could result. I used a high quality, outdoor Silicon product. I'll have to check it a little closer this spring knowing this possible trouble.
Actually, if you await closely at the drawings that take been posted before, you should annotation that information technology would be almost impossible for water to work its way around the aqueduct. The caulk is what holds the roof in the channel and has piffling to do with keeping water out of your coach.
Yes, I noticed that----------just I just saw the deteriorating chalking and idea it could pb to water bug.
Thanks.
Dealer needs to buy it back i way or tuther.
yahoo forbids me from going to the last 2 links???????? but I doubt that silicone is recommended as a seal.
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downwards home wrote:
Don' matter atall. He just bought it and hadn't even gotten it home.
Dealer needs to buy it dorsum 1 style or tuther.
If YOU had sold this motorhome and on the way habitation this happened, would Y'all render his money if he turned effectually and brought it back? Why is a dealer held to a higher standard than anybody else. Things happen and it was NOT the dealers mistake. IMO, Information technology make NO difference if it happened on the way home or 1 month later. He purchased AS-IS. Equally-IS is the same when individual sale or dealer auction, unless the seller gives some written warranty. Unfortunate, yes, only Buyer beware. Doug
Dachristianman wrote:
Anyone know how far dorsum this blueprint goes? I hear a lot of talk virtually 2000 and up, merely I'yard curious how long this design has been used (or how contempo for that matter).
Tom
Tom, It'southward the aforementioned blueprint on my 1997. Mentioned earlier...in 2008 I used four" Eternabond tape, running the total length of moho and have had null problems with the roof.
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Lt46 wrote:
Dachristianman wrote:
Anyone know how far dorsum this design goes? I hear a lot of talk about 2000 and up, just I'm curious how long this design has been used (or how contempo for that matter).
Tom
Tom, Information technology's the same design on my 1997. Mentioned before...in 2008 I used four" Eternabond record, running the full length of moho and have had nil problems with the roof.
Wow! You taped the roof down? Really?
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smlranger wrote:
Heard of this before from other Winnebago owners when we owned a Journeying. Winnebago is likely to tell you that unless yous can testify that the seam where the edge of the roof fits into the aluminum channel was inspected/recaulked every six months since bus was new, at that place is no warranty. It is a poor design. In that location is simply near 1/ii" of roof textile in that trivial grove and if the caulk give up, it can come out. Many of us used Eternabond tape on that seam to go on this from happening.
I would be taking information technology back to the dealer for repair if that was the case or calling my insurance visitor.
Don't know if I could feel expert most myself knowing my RV was held together with Eternabond.
mike brez wrote:
I have been wrong before but one post on the aforementioned twenty-four hours he joined the forum and never responded back to the thread. Troll ![[emoticon]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_s19lN1C5nBXhdB2YPoXDtFyPjQtpZqjEwKncbXImT1yWfxMfbvAI6PSfAXbi1trapIJ-jGWu3AK1dbiVpRbAuE_Fnnicn2eon39fVY4PCiVFQ29vg7O7jC=s0-d "biggrin")
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I take a friend in out Winnebago owners group that had his front end cap divide while driving down the road. When I heard that I thought I ameliorate play attention to how Mother W attaches their fiberglass sections. Had somebody else that had house separate from from merely that is another story.
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2gypsies wrote:
mike brez wrote:
I have been wrong before but one post on the aforementioned day he joined the forum and never responded back to the thread. Troll
Yous're quick to approximate. Oasis't nosotros all had that first post?
Aye and I had my eyes glued to the thread and kept posting dorsum.
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mike brez wrote:
2gypsies wrote:
mike brez wrote:
I take been wrong before but one post on the aforementioned twenty-four hours he joined the forum and never responded back to the thread. Troll
Yous're quick to judge. Oasis't we all had that first post?
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Yep and I had my eyes glued to the thread and kept posting back.
x2 - yes all the same here.
dougrainer wrote:
Hikerdogs wrote:
dougrainer wrote:
1. Common problem on older Itasca's and Winne'south
ii. Insurance will pay for a new roof not a patch
3. The fiberglass roll gets brittle and pulls loose. The fiberglass is worn out(brittle). Trying to reinstall tin be washed BEFORE it rips loose, we have washed a few, but later ripping loose, I would not attempt a repair. None of the ones I have seen and worked on ever pulled completely loose like yours. Doug
Ascertain "COMMON". Although I've heard if it happening information technology certainly is non what I would consider "common". Information technology'southward an unfortunate incident that may or may not have been acquired past the previous owners fail. You accept no history of this detail coach and as such don't know if it was involved in an accident or damaged by the previous owner. In any case yous should have some sort of warranty from the dealer unless you bought information technology "As Is" without whatever warranty.
We put over 100,000 miles on our previous Charlatan with no problems. Still the roof was inspected at the recommended intervals and caulking was replaced every bit needed. We have nearly 20,000 miles on our current Adventurer and again haven't had whatsoever problems.
From ALL the comments posted hither, I guess information technology IS COMMON
I'm with Doug on this i - information technology's more common than it should be;
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2bzy2c wrote:
Lt46 wrote:
Dachristianman wrote:
Anyone know how far back this design goes? I hear a lot of talk about 2000 and up, but I'yard curious how long this design has been used (or how recent for that matter).
Tom
Tom, It's the aforementioned design on my 1997. Mentioned earlier...in 2008 I used 4" Eternabond tape, running the full length of moho and have had zero problems with the roof.
Wow! You lot taped the roof down? Really?
Why yes I did and I am so happy not to accept to climb the roof every half dozen mos. for inspection. Seven years and counting, not a bit of problem, not a hint of lifting. I call this a permanent fix and a much more secure attachment that to rely on caulking.
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That's exactly what that record is for. Tiffin uses information technology over the joints between the roof and the front end/rear caps. Again, it's used to provide boosted protection to the joint. Any properly prepared articulation that is covered by Eternabond volition never need any more than attention for the life of your motorcoach.
haddy1 wrote:
I don't know why some of you are beingness so cynical about using Eternabond to seal the roof. In the Winnebago case, information technology's existence used to seal the joint, not "hold the roof down" as someone suggested.
That's exactly what that tape is for. Tiffin uses it over the joints between the roof and the front end/rear caps. Once again, it'southward used to provide additional protection to the joint. Whatsoever properly prepared joint that is covered by Eternabond will never need any more attention for the life of your autobus.
I accept ever heard Eternabond was a one and done bargain. Whenever I purchase my forever coach or at to the lowest degree 1 I plan on keeping long term I plan on doing all the roof seams with it. Each year I take to go upward on the roof and inspect and reseal. That gets old.
smacdiesel wrote:
Newer rigs have metallic fasteners equally well, too much hype hither.
Too much hype - unless you're the i with the missing roof.
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Bugmyspeed wrote:
I merely purchased a 2004 Winnebago Vectra. I driove information technology off the lot 3.9 miles. Loftier winds were blowing to the south. I was driving east. I heard a load noise on the left side of the roof some distance behind the drivers station. So I heard a larger bang in a higher place the drivers station. I pulled off the route to notice the roof came out of its mounting slot the entire length on the left side and a large section above the drivers seat folded backwards and was about to depart the roof. Is the a common problem with Winnebago fiberglass roof. Does the entire roof demand to be replaced?
I can't see how a patch repair could work at all, not to mention destroy my take a chance to resale down the route. Will the insurance try to patch it or supplant it. If anyone has whatever experience with this trouble please answer.
Most people would turn around and return to dealer and demand it be repaired.I don't meet any insurance company paying to repair under theses circunstances?
haddy1 wrote:
I don't know why some of you lot are being then cynical about using Eternabond to seal the roof. In the Winnebago instance, information technology's beingness used to seal the articulation, not "hold the roof down" as someone suggested.
That's exactly what that record is for. Tiffin uses it over the joints between the roof and the forepart/rear caps. Once over again, it's used to provide additional protection to the joint. Any properly prepared articulation that is covered by Eternabond will never need whatsoever more attention for the life of your coach.
They do? I am on my second Allegro omnibus and there is no EB sealing anything other than my roof radius cracks till Dejeuner repaired my roof under warenty this fall
predawn wrote:
haddy1 wrote:
I don't know why some of you are being so cynical about using Eternabond to seal the roof. In the Winnebago case, it'due south being used to seal the articulation, not "hold the roof down" as someone suggested.
That'southward exactly what that tape is for. Luncheon uses it over the joints between the roof and the front/rear caps. Once once more, information technology's used to provide additional protection to the articulation. Whatsoever properly prepared joint that is covered by Eternabond will never demand any more than attention for the life of your coach.
They do? I am on my second Allegro bus and there is no EB sealing anything other than my roof radius cracks till Tiffin repaired my roof nether warenty this fall
How old is your bus? My 2012 Phaeton has the tape front and dorsum every bit described.
dougrainer wrote:
down abode wrote:
Don' matter atall. He just bought it and hadn't even gotten it home.
Dealer needs to buy it back one way or tuther.
If Yous had sold this motorhome and on the way home this happened, would Y'all render his coin if he turned around and brought it back? Why is a dealer held to a higher standard than everyone else. Things happen and it was Not the dealers fault. IMO, It make NO difference if information technology happened on the way dwelling house or i calendar month afterwards. He purchased Every bit-IS. Every bit-IS is the same when private sale or dealer sale, unless the seller gives some written warranty. Unfortunate, yes, just Buyer beware. Doug
The OP didn't say he bought the motorhome "Equally IS". He has only a single post to the forum and didn't mention the weather condition of auction. If he did buy it "As IS" all the rhetoric is a mute point. However if he didn't buy information technology "Equally IS" the dealer should accept some responsibility.
In Wisconsin the state mandates that all used vehicles sold at dealerships be put through a safe inspection. This 100+ point inspection covers all the normal operating systems likewise as trunk condition. The dealer has to sign off that everything is in good order, or place the items that failed the inspection before offering the vehicle for retail sale. If the dealer elects not to repair the defective items the vehicle must must be clearly identified as being sold "Equally IS"
Each of the items needing attention must exist conspicuously identified to the prospective buyer. The buyer gets a copy of the inspection study and signs off that they understand that repairs will need to be done. Depending on the severity of the items needing repair the state may require an inspection before granting a title and license.
Dealers are held to a higher standard because history has shown there are some who fraudulently annunciate and sell products that have known defects. Consumer protection laws accept been enacted in many states because of the lack of conscience shown by dealers.
Every bit for a "Buyers Remorse" clause in Wisconsin, information technology but applies for vehicles sold at locations outside the dealership. These locations could include places like a motorcar or RV show, or a special promotional location like a shopping mall or fair grounds. Vehicles sold exterior the dealerships do accept a iii day "cooling off" menstruation during which time the contract may be canceled.
Nearly people who practise a private sale aren't trying to make a turn a profit at someone else's expense. They're really taking a loss on a previously purchased product. Even then should they falsely represent what they're selling at that place are consequences.
topflite51 wrote:
I seriously doubt that Winnebago will practise anything for you. As for your insurance and how it is written and fact information technology came off similar that, they probably will treat it every bit a preexisting status and not be covered. With that being said, I promise I am wrong. Good luck.
One minute it had a functioning roof, the adjacent infinitesimal it didn't. Doesn't sound pre-existing to me.
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wa8yxm wrote:
Rumor has it you accept a set menstruation of time from fourth dimension o purschse to change your heed.. I would recommend you change your mind and return to dealer.
That is merely a rumor with no truth to it.
haddy1 wrote:
predawn wrote:
haddy1 wrote:
I don't know why some of you are being then cynical about using Eternabond to seal the roof. In the Winnebago case, information technology'due south beingness used to seal the joint, not "concur the roof downward" every bit someone suggested.
That's exactly what that tape is for. Lunch uses it over the joints between the roof and the front/rear caps. Once once again, it's used to provide additional protection to the joint. Any properly prepared articulation that is covered by Eternabond will never need any more attention for the life of your coach.
They practise? I am on my second Allegro bus and there is no EB sealing anything other than my roof radius cracks till Tiffin repaired my roof under warenty this fall
How erstwhile is your bus? My 2012 Phaeton has the tape front and back as described.
2008 and I have worked on a friends 2010. No EB sealing of any kind
all utilise the cocky leveling white sealant you always run into
msmith1199 wrote:
To the OP, hither is what yous need to do; Telephone call your insurance company and file a claim and let them handle it. This is what you pay them to do. They will have the roof inspected and try and determine what happened and if anybody else may exist financially responsible. They will likely become ahead and fix the damage and and so let their subrogation department piece of work with the dealership'south insurance company and effigy out who is ultimately going to pay for what.
any extended warrenty I know of usually have a xxx mean solar day no claim catamenia
predawn wrote:
msmith1199 wrote:
To the OP, here is what you need to do; Telephone call your insurance company and file a claim and let them handle information technology. This is what you pay them to exercise. They will accept the roof inspected and attempt and make up one's mind what happened and if anybody else may be financially responsible. They will likely go alee and fix the damage so let their subrogation department work with the dealership'due south insurance company and figure out who is ultimately going to pay for what.
any extended warrenty I know of usually have a 30 day no claim menstruum
Huh? This is storm impairment to a vehicle caused by high winds. If it'south covered, it will exist nether the comprehensive portion of your insurance. And it should be covered.
msmith1199 wrote:
To the OP, here is what yous need to exercise; Call your insurance company and file a claim and allow them handle information technology. This is what yous pay them to do. They volition take the roof inspected and try and determine what happened and if everyone else may be financially responsible. They volition likely get alee and ready the harm and and so let their subrogation section work with the dealership's insurance company and figure out who is ultimately going to pay for what.
Op is long gone. One post and never returned
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