Looking at a 2008 Fourwinds 27ft need advise
Ok a retired couple here has a 2008 Class C with 17k miles..never driven in snow and is spotless ! It has a dinette and refridge slideout...My question is he said it has the rubber roof not fiberglass...
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The rubber roof is no big deal! Especially for such a new unit, and especially for the TPO variety, which is a tough material. Maintenance is to go up on the roof, and look at the rubbery sealant which is dribbled in mass quantities around each item up there. If you see significant cracks or gaps developed, you clean the existing sealant with lacquer thinner, then dribble new sealant over the cracks or gaps. The sealant is called Dicor self leveling lap sealant, and every RV store carries it. You need a cheap caulking gun (like under $5 at a hardware or Wal Mart) to apply it.
Check those seams once or twice a year and that's it. Most people ignore it and eventually it can cause a problem. My bet is that the one you are looking at is just fine, considering its age, even if the owners didn't ever go on the roof.
The sealant is the second line of defense, BTW. There is a different sealant under each of the items that are screwed down onto the roof. So both sealants have to fail before water gets under the roof.
If you like the unit and the price, don't wait around. Nice used units go fast. Don't worry about it being a Chevy. They are good. Each (Chevy and Ford) has pros and cons. We have a Chevy. Rides and handles satisfactorily, seems to have good power, etc. I personally would rather have it than a Ford just due to the passenger leg room. But they are more alike than different, for sure.
Check those seams once or twice a year and that's it. Most people ignore it and eventually it can cause a problem. My bet is that the one you are looking at is just fine, considering its age, even if the owners didn't ever go on the roof.
The sealant is the second line of defense, BTW. There is a different sealant under each of the items that are screwed down onto the roof. So both sealants have to fail before water gets under the roof.
If you like the unit and the price, don't wait around. Nice used units go fast. Don't worry about it being a Chevy. They are good. Each (Chevy and Ford) has pros and cons. We have a Chevy. Rides and handles satisfactorily, seems to have good power, etc. I personally would rather have it than a Ford just due to the passenger leg room. But they are more alike than different, for sure.
