We have a 2015 FR Sierra fifth wheel. The current roof has a factory defect where the top color coat is coming off. The roof is water tight and the defect does not effect the integrity of the EPDM.That being said Dicor has given us two options. Option one they will give us $1000 and honor the remaining roof warranty. Option two is to have the roof replaced. They will send new roofing material and all installation materials to whomever we would like to install the new roof. They will also pay $2750 towards the labor as well.So my question is.... replace the roof or take the $1000. I'm leaning towards a roof replacement.

I would go for total roof replacement.

ScottG wrote:I would go for total roof replacement.X2!

I'd leave it alone. Who knows what side affects a full roof replacement will have, that's a very big and intrusive job. I don't fully understand what's failing on the roof now, but if they are saying the material is fine and will honor the warranty for it, then I'd let it be.

This would be an easy decision for me.....I'd go with the new roof offer. If you do, finding a qualified outfit to do the job will be the real challenge.Good luck with it.

A 4 year newer roof for no charge? I get to pick the installer so I know it is done right?REPLACE IT for sure.If you pick the right shop to do the job it should be better than the rush job at the assembly line.

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shadows4
Explorer III
Feb 17, 2019
schlep1967 wrote:
Find a local shop that would like the supplies and have it sent to them. Then take the $2,750 and put it towards a flexArmor roof.

X2 What he said!!!!
B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Feb 17, 2019
Grit dog wrote:
Beings this is rvnut.com, I’ll throw in asking for lemon law and a full purchase price buyback! Lol
There is NO lemon law for non-motorized RVs. There is a lot more to Automotive lemon laws than you think. Most require 3 attempts to fix the same problem. If they have to buy it back they deduct depreciation and miles. Best to try and get it fixed.
B.O.
schlep1967
Nomad
Feb 13, 2019
Find a local shop that would like the supplies and have it sent to them. Then take the $2,750 and put it towards a flexArmor roof.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Feb 13, 2019
Beings this is rvnut.com, I’ll throw in asking for lemon law and a full purchase price buyback! Lol
2012Coleman
Explorer II
Feb 13, 2019
Halmfamily wrote:
winnietrey wrote:
If you have it replaced, what happens with the warranty? My concern would be it fails, Dicor blames the install, installer blames Dicor. And round and round. That assuming of course, the installer is still in business 10 years from now

Second, how long to you plan to keep it, and how much would the cosmetics bother you? And how would a ugly roof affect resale.

Not sure what I would do, but those are things I would consider

This is exactly my quandary. I'm going to push for more money as I can live with the roof the way it is. If they are willing to pay $2750 plus give the material at no charge them they can cough up more money for me.
Wow - If I were you, I'd look into FlexArmor. The lifetime warranty transfers to the new owner if you sell it, and could be a great bargaining chip. Plus you never have to worry about leakage again.
Halmfamily
Explorer
Feb 12, 2019
winnietrey wrote:
If you have it replaced, what happens with the warranty? My concern would be it fails, Dicor blames the install, installer blames Dicor. And round and round. That assuming of course, the installer is still in business 10 years from now

Second, how long to you plan to keep it, and how much would the cosmetics bother you? And how would a ugly roof affect resale.

Not sure what I would do, but those are things I would consider

This is exactly my quandary. I'm going to push for more money as I can live with the roof the way it is. If they are willing to pay $2750 plus give the material at no charge them they can cough up more money for me.
honda1
Explorer
Feb 12, 2019
option 3 , send me new material & the $2,750.00 & i'll figure out what i want to do .
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Feb 12, 2019
^^^ Good question above ^^^

That being said, I think I would also take the NEW ROOF option..
winnietrey
Explorer
Feb 12, 2019
If you have it replaced, what happens with the warranty? My concern would be it fails, Dicor blames the install, installer blames Dicor. And round and round. That assuming of course, the installer is still in business 10 years from now

Second, how long to you plan to keep it, and how much would the cosmetics bother you? And how would a ugly roof affect resale.

Not sure what I would do, but those are things I would consider
monkey44
Nomad II
Feb 12, 2019
Let's see, they will send full materials for a roof (cost ??) AND pay $2750 for an installer.

OR, offer you $1000 to walk away - I'd raise the stakes a little and ask for more money, and continue the warranty. Negotiations never start and stop with the first offer. I'd get a little more "walk-away" money, AND the remaining warranty.

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