After posting about a rv we looked at that had leak stains, someone responded by saying all class C's had leaked or would leak.....so heres' my question....we don't want an A, B, pop up or travel trailerSO how do I get over my fear of leaky C's????

Leaking Class C's may be inevitable, however, it may be minimized by constant maintenance. Solid fiberglass roofs are less likely to leak, but still need re-caulking of the seams as do all kinds of roofs. Caulking around windows should be checked regularly, also. Some roofs need to be coated with the proper material yearly. Caulking around running lights, vents, antennas, and air conditioners also need to be checked. It sounds like a lot of work, but does not need to be done in one day. Important that you do not wait until a leak is discovered to check all seams.

Mainly the older neglected ones leak. You need to do a yearly check of every protrusion on the roof. Vents, plumbing vents, air conditioner, TV antenae, frig. vent, and all the seems. Find a clean one take care of it and enjoy. Make sure you don't get one with wavy flat siding, that's delam and already has water damage. We have an old C and sure like ours.Brian

The Waites wrote:SO how do I get over my fear of leaky C's????STOP paying attention to BS information that you see on the Internet.C's are no more prone to leaks than any other design.Water is an equal opportunity invader.

No not all Class C's leak. :RIf you are vigilant on checking and doing maintenance on the roof as on ALL RV's a Class C will not leak. Those that constantly complain about leaks are sure to be owners that do NOT check and do NOT perform regular maintenance on their coaches. All roofs on all RV's over time need to have the seams resealed as part of maintenance.I've had 3 Class C's and none of them leaked.

I do this one step to all of my Rvs, and it works. There is trim at every corner and along the roof. It has a rubber strip that hides all the screws. The factory does not seal the screws, and that rubber strip is nothing but a channel for water. Take every screw out one by one, and dip the screw in caulk, like 5200 and hand tighten it back in. Don't be surprised if you pull out some screws that already have rust and the wood being wet. JMHO

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Cobra21
Explorer
Jun 08, 2017
Mainly the older neglected ones leak. You need to do a yearly check of every protrusion on the roof. Vents, plumbing vents, air conditioner, TV antenae, frig. vent, and all the seems. Find a clean one take care of it and enjoy. Make sure you don't get one with wavy flat siding, that's delam and already has water damage. We have an old C and sure like ours.
Brian
tobydad
Explorer
Jun 08, 2017
Leaking Class C's may be inevitable, however, it may be minimized by constant maintenance. Solid fiberglass roofs are less likely to leak, but still need re-caulking of the seams as do all kinds of roofs. Caulking around windows should be checked regularly, also. Some roofs need to be coated with the proper material yearly. Caulking around running lights, vents, antennas, and air conditioners also need to be checked. It sounds like a lot of work, but does not need to be done in one day. Important that you do not wait until a leak is discovered to check all seams.

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