Our 2006 fiberglass camper has some serious delamination in the nose cap. This started about a year and a half ago. It now looks like it has a very bad acne problem. Obviously, the camper is long out of warranty. The manufacturer is unable to repair it and suggested we take it to any "reputable service center". Has anybody else had experience with this problem? If so, please recommend a repair facility. Of course, we'd rather have it repaired locally but we are willing to drive some distance.Incidentally, we have no idea as to the cause. I don't see anyplace where moisture could have gotten in from either the outside or inside of the camper. We live in the Bay Area with some of the most ambient weather in the country. The camper has never been subjected to extreme heat or cold as we are fair weather campers. When not in use, the camper is stored under an ADCO cover. (We are on our second cover.)

I assume you are talking about a Host camper since thats what you have listed in your profile. Why is the manufacturer unable to repair it? Chances are if its a delam problem than somewhere you have moisture getting in to cause it. I always felt taking any RV back to the factory if possible is better than risking a repair with an RV dealership.

kerry4951 wrote:I assume you are talking about a Host camper since thats what you have listed in your profile. Why is the manufacturer unable to repair it? Chances are if its a delam problem than somewhere you have moisture getting in to cause it. I always felt taking any RV back to the factory if possible is better than risking a repair with an RV dealership.I own a Host Super C and we had some issues with our rig also. I personally talked with the owner of the company about my issues and he was basically worthless. we had to figure out how to make repairs on our own. I assume Host doesn't want to get involved with the delam repair. They are only good when you are buying a new product not repairing an older unit they built. That being said, if you have a delam issue, you have a leak somewhere. Like many posters on these forums state, water can travel from a long distance before it shows damage. Good luck with your fix and keep us updated

Explorer1016 wrote: They are only good when you are buying a new product not repairing an older unit they built. Always good to hear from a person who owns the product and the experiences that they have encountered personally. I"ll keep this in mind.

ThreeToGo wrote: I don't see anyplace where moisture could have gotten in from either the outside or inside of the camper. We live in the Bay Area with some of the most ambient weather in the country. The camper has never been subjected to extreme heat or cold as we are fair weather campers. When not in use, the camper is stored under an ADCO cover. (We are on our second cover.)Maritime climates, though often very mild, are also pretty wet, air-wise. Especially if the walls are luan/composite, it's possible that inadequate ventilation during storage could have created interior condensation that penetrated the walls and lifted the outer skin. Sort of a leak-from-the-inside-out.

Sorry to hear of your difficulties. For major repair work, you could try Cordelia RV Service Center near Fairfield, CA. 707.863.9102 I stopped in to get a slide-out wiper gasket and got a interesting mini-tour of their 45k sq/ft repair facility - all types of repair and restoration work in progress including filon delamination repairs of all types (incl, camper front cap)...Good Luck!Best Regards,3 tons

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sleepy
Explorer
Jan 31, 2014
Sorry about your problem.

I have reported the following before before... in 2005 I was told by Jim Allen, customer service manager at Lance Campers factory when I asked for recommendations for a cover for my 2003.

He told me "Do not use a fabric cover at all" He went on to explain that the covers trap moisture, mold, dampness, etc causes filon failure.... and chaffing or abrasion in the wind.

I told him that I had read the cover manufacturer's claims... Jim said "Sure, they are selling covers"

I have reported this a few times on the forum... I don't know of anyone that ever paid any attention to it... except me.

I saved up and built a carport... 18' X 37', 12' high... $3500 total tax and all.

I wish everyone would take Jim's advice...

Chet
BuckBarker
Explorer
Jan 31, 2014
Francesca Knowles wrote:
ThreeToGo wrote:
I don't see anyplace where moisture could have gotten in from either the outside or inside of the camper.
We live in the Bay Area with some of the most ambient weather in the country. The camper has never been subjected to extreme heat or cold as we are fair weather campers. When not in use, the camper is stored under an ADCO cover. (We are on our second cover.)

Maritime climates, though often very mild, are also pretty wet, air-wise. Especially if the walls are luan/composite, it's possible that inadequate ventilation during storage could have created interior condensation that penetrated the walls and lifted the outer skin. Sort of a leak-from-the-inside-out.

Absolutely correct call. The backside of my refrigerator is badly rusted and rusty condensation drips out of the fridge wall vent. I live 2 miles from the ocean and the moisture migrates through the fridge roof vent. I now cap that vent during storage and no more condensation drips.
3_tons
Explorer III
Jan 30, 2014
Sorry to hear of your difficulties. For major repair work, you could try Cordelia RV Service Center near Fairfield, CA. 707.863.9102 I stopped in to get a slide-out wiper gasket and got a interesting mini-tour of their 45k sq/ft repair facility - all types of repair and restoration work in progress including filon delamination repairs of all types (incl, camper front cap)...Good Luck!

Best Regards,

3 tons
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Jan 30, 2014
ThreeToGo wrote:
I don't see anyplace where moisture could have gotten in from either the outside or inside of the camper.
We live in the Bay Area with some of the most ambient weather in the country. The camper has never been subjected to extreme heat or cold as we are fair weather campers. When not in use, the camper is stored under an ADCO cover. (We are on our second cover.)

Maritime climates, though often very mild, are also pretty wet, air-wise. Especially if the walls are luan/composite, it's possible that inadequate ventilation during storage could have created interior condensation that penetrated the walls and lifted the outer skin. Sort of a leak-from-the-inside-out.
kerry4951
Explorer
Jan 30, 2014
Explorer1016 wrote:
They are only good when you are buying a new product not repairing an older unit they built.

Always good to hear from a person who owns the product and the experiences that they have encountered personally. I"ll keep this in mind.
Explorer1016
Explorer
Jan 30, 2014
kerry4951 wrote:
I assume you are talking about a Host camper since thats what you have listed in your profile. Why is the manufacturer unable to repair it? Chances are if its a delam problem than somewhere you have moisture getting in to cause it. I always felt taking any RV back to the factory if possible is better than risking a repair with an RV dealership.

I own a Host Super C and we had some issues with our rig also. I personally talked with the owner of the company about my issues and he was basically worthless. we had to figure out how to make repairs on our own. I assume Host doesn't want to get involved with the delam repair. They are only good when you are buying a new product not repairing an older unit they built.

That being said, if you have a delam issue, you have a leak somewhere. Like many posters on these forums state, water can travel from a long distance before it shows damage. Good luck with your fix and keep us updated
kerry4951
Explorer
Jan 30, 2014
I assume you are talking about a Host camper since thats what you have listed in your profile. Why is the manufacturer unable to repair it? Chances are if its a delam problem than somewhere you have moisture getting in to cause it. I always felt taking any RV back to the factory if possible is better than risking a repair with an RV dealership.

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