Leaky Lance 1881 Travel Trailer
After only two seasons, roof leak turned up around the fantastic roof vent fan over our bed in the front of our Lance 1881 travel trailer. Started raining a few hours before bed time in Bismarck ND ca...
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thomasmnile wrote:WoodGlue wrote:
The Lance 1881 hasn't been in production for a few years.
Have you been performing regular roof inspections and maintenance?
My suggestion is get up on the roof at least 3 times a year and inspect the caulking for wear and cracking. A good self leveling lap sealant should be applied if these things are found.
WoodGlue
X2. RV sealants are not forever and require vigilant maintenance. I had to reseal the roof ladder attachment points on our new Jayco WhiteHawk and we hadn't owned it 6 months. And, despite their 2 year warranty, Jayco considers sealants a maintenance item and will not cover water damage if the servicing dealer considers the cause of the leak a failure to maintain the sealants.
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We had out Jayco Eagle for 7 years and NEVER had a leak. So much for Lance's water test!!!!!
