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Spizzer
Explorer
Sep 27, 2013

How much rust is normal?

Looked seriously at a 2007 coach today. One thing upon inspection is some rust. Inside a couple of the cargo storage doors, the bottom corners had some peeling paint and rust, not bigger than a half dollar or so. I looked all underneath and the chassis and other parts are rust free, but strangely some bolted on piece might be rusted. On the very bottom of a tank, behind the fuel tank ( not sure what it is) had a bit of rust on the seams.

The coach has had some months during the winter in Georgia, but otherwise stored in a dry climate. It seems a bit of sanding and rustoleum might clean it up. On another one in Colorado I looked at (same coach, same miles) it was absolutely clean. Colorado is pretty dry, though.

So, how much rust is something to really worry about?

Thanks,

Jeff
Class A
  • TimReeves's avatar
    TimReeves
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2013
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  • Spizzer's avatar
    Spizzer
    Explorer
    Sep 30, 2013
    hotbyte wrote:
    I'm in Georgia and no rust on our 2006.


    I lived in Georgia for 3 years and the humidity there was pretty high, Do you do anything to keep it at at bay?

    jeff
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    Spizzer
    Explorer
    Sep 30, 2013
    marbilupton wrote:
    I just finished derusting and painting with Rustoleum my cargo doors and battery compartment on my 2005.


    It won't take much to get this cleaned up I guess, just concerned me that it might be an issue.

    jeff
  • Spizzer's avatar
    Spizzer
    Explorer
    Sep 30, 2013
    TimReeves wrote:
    Hey I meant treatment of rust should be done at the earlier stage not waiting for it to spread and cause more damage.


    I understand! I grew up in Upper Michigan when they salted the roads, I have seen what rust can do!!!

    jeff
  • Spizzer's avatar
    Spizzer
    Explorer
    Sep 30, 2013
    SCVJeff wrote:
    Are we talking about the same Journey in the other post?

    It's common in the places you are talking about, and just lousy prep at the factory. A PITA, but easily fixed.


    This is the same Journey as in the other post. I think the rust is not a big issue, the rest of the coach is in really good condition.

    jeff
  • TimReeves's avatar
    TimReeves
    Explorer
    Sep 30, 2013
    Hey I meant treatment of rust should be done at the earlier stage not waiting for it to spread and cause more damage.
  • SCVJeff's avatar
    SCVJeff
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2013
    Are we talking about the same Journey in the other post?

    It's common in the places you are talking about, and just lousy prep at the factory. A PITA, but easily fixed.
  • TimReeves's avatar
    TimReeves
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2013
    Rust never stops. It is best to prevent metals from rusting. If at all you find a few signs of rust, it is better to clear the problem before it becomes more adverse. There is no limit to rust and so it is not advisable to avoid even an inch of rust.
  • marbilupton's avatar
    marbilupton
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2013
    I just finished derusting and painting with Rustoleum my cargo doors and battery compartment on my 2005.

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