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Gjac
Explorer III
Mar 16, 2021

Overhang construction

After narrowing down some small Class C’s that fit most of my requirements online I was finally able to look at them in person. I saw about 5 24 ft C’s and notice one had a full front FG front cap and rear cap but little outside storage. The ones with the biggest rear storage in the rear all had a corner seam in the front over hang area. I realize this is an area than can leak over time due to movement of the over hang area and also realize that a full FG, or a partial FG front that wraps around the corners is a better design. So the only question I have is on a new MH how often do they leak ? I remember years ago people would complain about the front windshields leaking and sometimes the corner joint leaking but have not heard too much about this lately. Is it still a problem?
Class C
  • PartyOf_Five's avatar
    PartyOf_Five
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2021
    Most people would say that one leak is too many, and that it's not if but rather when in terms of likelihood of leaking. You really have to think about your usage and plans, meaning that if this is something you'll keep for 15 years then it's better to get something that doesn't require maintenance because it will probably leak during that time. On the other hand if the plan is to keep it for a few years then perhaps you'll get lucky and whoever buys it from you and choose to roll the dice instead.

    I also think there's a factor of role and twist that has to be considered. At that length it may be less and so you defer the leak, if you will.
  • MDKMDK's avatar
    MDKMDK
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2021
    I'd say yes, but it's a luck of the draw thing. Too many factors involved to define one or two cab over designs that will be more or less prone to leaks. I didn't want a cab over bunk, and was able to delete it when ordering, and so far, no problems without one. I'm sure that probably doesn't help much. Sorry.

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