Hi all, just arrived at our first stop of 5 on a 1600 mile trip. Upon arrival we noticed the front fiberglass is bubbled and dented. I waxed the camper before we left and this was not like this. So, obviously there is delamination, but what options do I have at this point? We have 1200 more miles to go. I have an extended warranty which I call first thing tomorrow but thought I would get some feedback from the forum in the meantime. Oh, we are currently near Niagara, so finding an RV service should not be too difficult. I i would post a picture but having trouble from my phone. I will work on that. Thanks!

Just wondering where the RV was made and if you can make an appointment to go by the factory maybe they can replace The front Fiberglas

How did your fiver pull on the first part of your trip? Did you have lots of chucking? My point is there something under the front cap that is causing the problem, like frame flexing?

I get a little chucking on highways with expansions joints, other that that pulls fine.

Am assuming your near Niagara Falls NY. Don't go to Colten's. Buddy of mine is having a H*** of a time w/ them. What brand 5er? If coming thru Syracuse can recommend a couple places. PM me if you are and want info.

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caseyhoward
Explorer
Jun 26, 2016
Just wondering where the RV was made and if you can make an appointment to go by the factory maybe they can replace The front Fiberglas
Traveler_II
Explorer
Jun 26, 2016
How did your fiver pull on the first part of your trip? Did you have lots of chucking? My point is there something under the front cap that is causing the problem, like frame flexing?
shinglers3
Explorer
Jun 27, 2016
I get a little chucking on highways with expansions joints, other that that pulls fine.
ACZL
Explorer
Jun 27, 2016
Am assuming your near Niagara Falls NY. Don't go to Colten's. Buddy of mine is having a H*** of a time w/ them. What brand 5er? If coming thru Syracuse can recommend a couple places. PM me if you are and want info.
shinglers3
Explorer
Jun 27, 2016
Thanks ACZL.
shinglers3
Explorer
Jun 27, 2016
https://goo.gl/photos/iw7EVzjB42k3T9GJA
shinglers3
Explorer
Jun 27, 2016
Hopefully that will work, I was having problems linking a photo bucket picture. The unit is a 2007 Coachmen Chaparral 269 BHS. After looking into more, water must have gotten in, there is a mark on the wall and the carpet was damp in the corner on our last trip. I dried it and caulked everything, guess I was too late. We bought the camper last fall and I could not tell any of that. We love the camper, so not I have to figure out how to fix it.
Charlie_D_
Explorer
Jun 27, 2016
Link does not work for me
Me_Again
Explorer III
Jun 27, 2016
You have a major problem that is going to disrupt your trip. Front cap is going to have to be removed, frame fixed and then put back together. This repair cost might exceed the trailers value. Continuing will have the trailer falling on the truck at some point and/or cause additional damage. Chris
shinglers3
Explorer
Jun 27, 2016
How do you know there is frame damage? I just ask so when I call my dealer I have as much info as possible.