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ifd22's avatar
ifd22
Explorer
Oct 05, 2016

Roof coming apart

Pictures aren't the greatest, however on our 2016 Shadow cruiser 280qbs the roof sheeting appears to be lifting where the roof meets the wall. It is doing this in several spots. When pushing on the roof it springs back into place. This is putting great stress on the roofing material, and I'm sure eventually will cause tears and roof leaking issues. Luckily the camper will be under warranty until December. I plan on using it through November, I'll just have to keep an eye on it.
Has anybody ever had an issue like this? Was it an issue getting it fixed properly? Should properly fixing it mean removing the roof entirely?
I'm a little upset with this, we bought a brand new camper and pay for covered storage so we could have a nice camper for a long time, having roof issues is very frustrating to say the least.




  • Kayli_s_Papa's avatar
    Kayli_s_Papa
    Explorer
    Jul 06, 2017
    I have a question that is related to this topic. The sheeting is not lifting up but appeares to have a slight seperation between ends (approximately 1/8") is this normal? The EDPM is not stressed or under tension from this seperation. I have made inquries to RV repair shops and they really can't/won't say any thing except bring it in or it is perfectly normal. I would appreciate some advice fellow RV's on this subject
  • nineoaks2004's avatar
    nineoaks2004
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2016
    I agree with everyone else, you paid for it and it is under warranty and should be the dealer's problem to repair it. If you try repairing it just may void the warranty..
  • ChuckNTruck's avatar
    ChuckNTruck
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2016
    I have a heartland sundance xlt which is just a rebranded shadow cruiser. Mine had the exact same issue 3 months after i bought it. My dealer said the factory had missed the studs in a couple spots which caused the plywood under the rubber to come up. They did a roof replacement and resecured the boards on my unit.
    Sadly mine is a 281DB which i believe is a similar unit and mine came up in the exact spot.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2016
    Not good. Who needs that kind of grief?
    But, if that were mine it would already be back to the dealer. Don't wait.
    At least get it in to the dealer and have him completely inspect and document the condition. Then, if you still want to take it on a couple more trips you have the repair process started and on the books. (and scheduled)

    It may have to go back to the factory.
  • T-tom's avatar
    T-tom
    Explorer
    Oct 05, 2016
    I have a Vibe that is doing the same thing. Forest river product? Quality is not there. Mine is a 2016 just used once.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Oct 05, 2016
    If it's under warranty, I'd take it back right now and not wait. Let the dealer get everything documented, any warranty work approved from the manufacturer, and schedule a repair date. Meanwhile, while you are waiting, you can still use your camper. If you wait till the very, very end, they may delay inspecting until you pass that initial warranty period and then you are simply screwed! Take it now and get THEIR ball rolling.

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