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Dale_Traveling
Mar 05, 2016Explorer II
In general a coach can take the beating it will get going down the road but everything has it's limits. Thermal expansion/contraction causes a lot of movement when you consider the 100+ degree temperature swing from winter to summer.
The common cause of leaks is usually dried out sealant. Its not a difficult weekend project to pull a window to renew the seals. Same with the roof but you have to catch the leaks early. Let it go and a coach will rot from the inside out, aka delamination or RV cancer. A prime reason to walk away from a possible sale. A sticking door could just need the striker plate or hinges reset.
If you're a first time buyer knowing the signs of water damage and delamination is a must. Do an image search via you favorite internet search engine. Just type in "RV Delamination" for hundreds of examples.
The common cause of leaks is usually dried out sealant. Its not a difficult weekend project to pull a window to renew the seals. Same with the roof but you have to catch the leaks early. Let it go and a coach will rot from the inside out, aka delamination or RV cancer. A prime reason to walk away from a possible sale. A sticking door could just need the striker plate or hinges reset.
If you're a first time buyer knowing the signs of water damage and delamination is a must. Do an image search via you favorite internet search engine. Just type in "RV Delamination" for hundreds of examples.
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