Delamination

sstan wrote:

apexadveture wrote:
I need some advice,I have a outfitter apex 8 just under 2 years old,the sides of the camper has bubbles,looks like the mumps.
Manufacturer can't seem to fix the problem and it is getting worse,shall I seek legal advice? any body else have this problem?

Pullin my hair out

Dave

Dave,

I have a 2009 Apex that had a similar problem. Mine was happening above the inside curve of the side where the overcab section begins. This is a picture of it before the repair.


Outfitter was able to remove the trim molding and inject more adhesive. It's not perfect but after 2 years it's not getting any worse.

Silver is correct about the construction method they use. Unlike most other Filon applications theirs is not done over luan or some other type of organic backing. The Filon Outfitter use is quite a bit thicker than what is used by most TC manufacturers. This and the absence of water absorption behind the siding is one reason why I chose Outfitter.

Have you talked to Outfitter about the repair attempt? They may be able to help.

Good Luck.

Steve

I had a new 04 Apex 9.5 that was doing the same thing as this picture along with 3 other small round delams , Mine was built on a " Friday " I guess because It had a long list of problems from day one. the most serious were the small over hang by the cabover window , the lower box was coming loose , I managed a fix on this , and the lower basement floor one day was hanging down 2" on one side , no water intrusion, just delaminated , poor construction not Outfitter typical, Bob fixed that
I wasent to impressed by their vacume press that had a shop vac connected to it
I lost all confidence in that camper and sold it in 07 while it was still looking decent , lost thousands
Not a typical Outfitter experience , but there out there