Kodiak 2014 279RBSL Looks like a lemon

Fisherman wrote:
The last thing the OP and wife should have to do is take up fixing a brand new RV as a "hobby". There's far too much junk escaping from factories and should be sent back to the factory to be dealt with. it's not a dealer or customer problem. The factory should provide a brand new, "unflooded" model. I would hate to see the mess of mold growing in the first one, regardless of repairs. I would tend to believe if the underbelly looked like a pregnant whale, then there's probably water seepage in between the layers of flooring and into the walls by capillary action. If I was to buy a brand new unused one, the dealer would be doing a full fill and water pressure test along with making sure the holding tanks actually hold it in. For the OP and wife, wish you the best and don't hold back from legal action.

Thanks for your good wishes. The dealer did do a pressure test and uncovered a leak. He fixed it and tested again and it was fine for one night. Then it got delivered to me. I share your concern about mold. I will probably take a drive to the service department tomorrow after they get the trailer back to see what is there for myself.

I half expected the dealer to tell me it was "my fault" for leaving the city water connected. Fortunately, they acknowledge that the product is expected to have water available.

Fife RV's service department seems very well meaning. Their management is not. It was the Fife RV sales manager that told me the issue is between Dutchman and me, not them. When was the last time a car dealer said that to anyone? Never.

Thanks for the good wishes. I will keep everyone posted.

Bob