Leak-free Class-C?
For a couple of months now, I've been looking for a small (24ft) Class C. Less than 10 years old, 50K miles, clean...... I have a list of questions I send to the lister and one of them is regard...
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Bumpyroad wrote:fitznj wrote:
So.... is it a case of "if you own a class C, you will eventually
experience a leak ?"
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Class Cs either have leaked, will leak, or are leaking.
bumpy
I don't think it exclusively a Class C issue. Very few, it any, RVs will live a long time without a leak.
There are a lot of reasons, but they all come down to build quality. The "rubber" (EPDM ?) roof material that is most commonly used is NOT impervious to sun. For maximum life, the RV should be stored (not used) out of the sun and rain. If not possible, the rubber roof should be washed with mild soap 2 - 4 times a year and then a light UV protectant (like 303®) applied.
The "ultimate" roof material is either fiberglass (which must be painted to prevent UV damage) or aluminum. Both are much more expensive to install, but require less maintenance and will live much longer.
Any roof penetration, seam, or roof to side seal is also a common source of leaks. Applying more and more sealant is not the best solution. Removing and replacing the sealant is better, but is difficult, especially getting ALL of the old sealant off without damaging the rubber roof.
