Coachman major repairs

fallguy1000 wrote:
I will work on pictures, but the story is simple. I had no idea delam problems would be so bad in a 2001 Coachman Catalina I just bought. I did not shop with a ladder and did not understand the bubbling is bad. Shame on me for trusting American manufacturers to build something that would last 10 years.


Thanks and I'll try to get some pictures uploaded (not sure how).

Hmmm. you bought a 14 year old travel trailer, that has been dragged over who knows how many miles, Think constant earthquake, and has sat out in extreme heat, and extreme cold, and has apparently been neglected. You did not inspect it, and didn't think paint bubbling could be a problem.

Then you want to blame the people who built it over a decade ago. FYI. Things do wear out, especially if not cared for. How long would a car last if not cared for. Not 13 to 14 years for sure. Or for that matter your house. Things require maintenance.

Best thing to replace the wood. Use AZDEL instead of wood laminate. AZDEL will not rot even if it gets wet.
However. It is going to cost more than the RV is worth to fix it.
After you do. Don't get a canvas cover. Have a shed built over it. That will keep most of the heat, and cold from it. A canvas cover lets the sun bake it.