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livin_the_dream
Explorer
Mar 29, 2018

Rippling of roof?

We have found a 2018 Jayco Eagle 5th wheel with a great floor plan that we love. However, as we were looking at the unit today, my husband discovered the roof is "rippled" and doesn't appear to be solidly attached. Several nearby units had the same issue. Has anyone else encountered this before? Worried this could be a potential big headache and indicator of other quality issues.
Thanks for any info!

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  • ACZL's avatar
    ACZL
    Explorer
    Mar 30, 2018
    How many folks have seen the roofs on RV's going down the road looking like there is a air compressor blowing it up? Can't think of any 1 specific mfr, but IMO.....not good!
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Mar 30, 2018
    To me a ripple or two would show that the roof is loose and doing one of those billowing maneuvers. I would run far and I run fast.
  • Tyler0215's avatar
    Tyler0215
    Explorer
    Mar 30, 2018
    DW and I have looked at several used Jayco's and every one had some water damage inside. I'm just sayin".
  • mat60's avatar
    mat60
    Explorer
    Mar 30, 2018
    I was up on my roof yesterday to look mine over on my new TT and found a area in the rear that wasn't stuck down. My warranty is up in December.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Mar 30, 2018
    Small loose area's about the size of a quarter or even a silver dollar are *common and wont spread but if there's actually a ripple, I would pass it up.

    *Common but a sign of lousy workmanship.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Mar 29, 2018
    Roof doesn’t appear to be solidly attached? Nearby units the same?
    Run. Run now. Run fast away from these units.

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