Why Does Delamination Bother So Many People?

That picture is an extreme example of delamination, and considering how old that camper looks, it's not really surprising. However, if caught early enough, the delam can be contained if the water intrusion is fixed and there is no extensive damage done. Obviously only time will tell. I don't think anyone is really "happy" with delamination, but life's too short to be worrying about it.... We have camping plans that need to be met! :) Like previously posted, ours has a bit of delamination from a previous leak that has since been fixed, but I've watched it over the past year and it has not spread. We take it out and enjoy the camping lifestyle. Whenever that sidewall decides to fall apart, I'll then junk the camper and start over with another camper. The camper is just a means to a lifestyle anyway, and it's replaceable.

Having said that, if I did see a camper for sale with delamination, I'd likely walk away from it. But being the owner of one that has delaminated, I choose to continue using it until the side falls off or I get bored of it. :) Happy camping!

Old-Biscuit wrote:
No reason at all.......

I would paint this one like a American flag. It would have a 3D affect like it was waving.

Wilderness by Fleetwood. Worst camper for delamination. After we lost half the wall going down I81 I called and researched and found this was one of the main reasons they stopped building travel trailers (or fith wheels). An entire summer and I rebuilt the whole drivers side front of the camper. Now the passengers side is ready to blow off so will be tearing it apart and fixing it next. We still owe 12K on the unit so i have no choice. Insurance will do nothing as it was a "manufactures" defect and referred me to the manufacturer...who is no longer in business. If and when we buy another camper I will be doing lots of research prior. Its not easy to repair and is not cheap to do either.

I simply cannot believe that with all the technology that the RV manufacturers don't use a quality waterproof adhesive between the laminates.

botts12 wrote:
I don't think I have ever seen an Outback trailer without delamination.

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