Window Leak - New 2015 Forest River Forester 2861DS
We purchased our 2015 RV brand new from Camping World in Mesa, AZ about 4-5 months ago. We drove it back to Las Vegas, NV after we purchased the RV.
We just finished our 23-day road trip to Washington DC, NY, Ontario, Canada, South Dakota. No problem with the RV, except 1.
During one of our stops near South Dakota, we had to pull over because of a passing severe thunder storm. Heavy rain, with 60-70 mph winds. We have camped out and experienced rain in the past short camping trips. NO leaks on any windows. However, in South Dakota, the window next to the dining table had a steady flow of water seeping through. I placed towels and it was soaking wet. Another leak by the small window, next to the kitchen sink. I did not see these leaks during the "regular rain downpour". But with the 60-70 mph wind and rain, that was when I saw the leaks.
Questions to the more experienced RV owners:
1. Should I "try" to fix the window leak myself (using sealants)? Or take it back to Camping World for "warranty work"?
2. Is there a "TEST" that can be done to find any other window leaks, before scheduling warranty work for window leaks? (Might as well have them check ALL windows).
3. How do you start warranty work? Once I asked the service department at Camping World Las Vegas on how to file for warranty work. I was told I NEED to call Camping World from Mesa, AZ since I purchased the RV from them. I am thinking, why do I have to do that? Isn't Camping World owned by ONLY one company?
I don't like to leave my Class C RV for a long time at the CW lot, waiting for repair.
What do you all suggest? Thanks.
We just finished our 23-day road trip to Washington DC, NY, Ontario, Canada, South Dakota. No problem with the RV, except 1.
During one of our stops near South Dakota, we had to pull over because of a passing severe thunder storm. Heavy rain, with 60-70 mph winds. We have camped out and experienced rain in the past short camping trips. NO leaks on any windows. However, in South Dakota, the window next to the dining table had a steady flow of water seeping through. I placed towels and it was soaking wet. Another leak by the small window, next to the kitchen sink. I did not see these leaks during the "regular rain downpour". But with the 60-70 mph wind and rain, that was when I saw the leaks.
Questions to the more experienced RV owners:
1. Should I "try" to fix the window leak myself (using sealants)? Or take it back to Camping World for "warranty work"?
2. Is there a "TEST" that can be done to find any other window leaks, before scheduling warranty work for window leaks? (Might as well have them check ALL windows).
3. How do you start warranty work? Once I asked the service department at Camping World Las Vegas on how to file for warranty work. I was told I NEED to call Camping World from Mesa, AZ since I purchased the RV from them. I am thinking, why do I have to do that? Isn't Camping World owned by ONLY one company?
I don't like to leave my Class C RV for a long time at the CW lot, waiting for repair.
What do you all suggest? Thanks.
