Evaluating Damage from Leak
Hoping for a some input on a front cap leak.
In July a few days after a weekend of heavy rain I noticed new bubbling on the wall paper on the front left wall of the camper. I believe this is evidence of a leak. My dealer had the camper for ~3 months prior for warranty work- so I cannot positively say when this occurred.
I had the camper scheduled for MORE warranty work on an unrelated item and asked them to take a look at the suspected water damage while they had it.
They are now recommending to remove all interior panels from the front of the RV (front wall and sidewalls where it meets the front). This includes ripping out cabinets, beds, appliances and other items against these walls. They have not made any sort of holes in the walls beyond peeling back a small section of wallpaper. Wood behind is not clearly stained beyond the glue from the wall paper. The service tech says his recommendation is based on experience. Based on some of their past evaluations for warranty work the info from service has not been 100% accurate. I am a bit skeptical. The wall doesn't feel spongey. I can't smell mold or any other off smells.
My thought is to cut a few small pilot holes and get a look a the insulation interior of the walls.
In July a few days after a weekend of heavy rain I noticed new bubbling on the wall paper on the front left wall of the camper. I believe this is evidence of a leak. My dealer had the camper for ~3 months prior for warranty work- so I cannot positively say when this occurred.
I had the camper scheduled for MORE warranty work on an unrelated item and asked them to take a look at the suspected water damage while they had it.
They are now recommending to remove all interior panels from the front of the RV (front wall and sidewalls where it meets the front). This includes ripping out cabinets, beds, appliances and other items against these walls. They have not made any sort of holes in the walls beyond peeling back a small section of wallpaper. Wood behind is not clearly stained beyond the glue from the wall paper. The service tech says his recommendation is based on experience. Based on some of their past evaluations for warranty work the info from service has not been 100% accurate. I am a bit skeptical. The wall doesn't feel spongey. I can't smell mold or any other off smells.
My thought is to cut a few small pilot holes and get a look a the insulation interior of the walls.
