Tent camper converting to TTing and doing a lot of research and reading but still a lot to learn. Question number 1: Still looking for my first TT. Narrowed it down to a couple, and my first choice is a 2006 Outback 29BHS. Inspection revealed a soft spot in the floor (about 8" v 12") near the front right corner. No visable signs of leakage anywhere. Dealer is reputed to be the most respected in the area (mid-south) and says it would be fixed by re-inforcing the area. Is this an acceptable "fix" or should I just forget about this one? Thanks - I have gleaned a TON on info from these forums

Personally, I would walk away from that TT. The dealer is going to put a band aid on the problem, not repair the damage. Plus you don't know what caused the soft spot. JMO

Stay away, there are better choices out there without a ton of work to make right.BTW, thanks for reinforcing my perception of salesmen. I guess we'll hear about an honest one, some day.

Check out this video. It may have you thinking twice about that RV and its soft floor.http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/post/forum/28/thread/27399368/parent/27399368.cfm

Thanks guys! I guess I really knew the answer before I asked, just hoping I was wrong. The price seemed good, $10,500 and they would install the WD hitch, digital brake assist, and sway bar.

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djsamuel
Nomad
Dec 09, 2013
I am still wayne_tw wrote:

sorry try this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx0SPexRHgo

I was waiting for that guy to fall through the roof!
Bob___Ann
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
I would keep looking. If it has rot there it could have it elsewhere.
I_am_still_wayn
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
gbopp wrote:
I am still wayne_tw wrote:
Check out this video. It may have you thinking twice about that RV and its soft floor.

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/post/forum/28/thread/27399368/parent/27399368.cfm

I'm not getting a video, just the reply screen.

sorry try this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx0SPexRHgo
rrohrer
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
A soft spot usually means it leaked somewhere and got wet. The leak needs located and repaired before you fix the floor. These kind of repairs get pricey. Stay away unless the price is well discounted(which it isn't).
Wagonqueen_Truc
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
Soft=rot... No if,s ands or ors about it. In a year it will be twice as big.
uncle_t
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
IMHO way overpriced
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Dec 08, 2013
Huckster1037 wrote:
Thanks guys! I guess I really knew the answer before I asked, just hoping I was wrong. The price seemed good, $10,500 and they would install the WD hitch, digital brake assist, and sway bar.

Low retail is $9,500
Soft spot could be from water intrusion OR just weak sub-floor material
Either way 'bracing' is just a bandaid fix.

Search on
gbopp
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
I am still wayne_tw wrote:
Check out this video. It may have you thinking twice about that RV and its soft floor.

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/post/forum/28/thread/27399368/parent/27399368.cfm

I'm not getting a video, just the reply screen.
brirene
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
I agree with the others; walk. Other dealers will also install your equipment. Good luck!
Huckster1037
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
Thanks guys! I guess I really knew the answer before I asked, just hoping I was wrong. The price seemed good, $10,500 and they would install the WD hitch, digital brake assist, and sway bar.

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