So sickening to seed that TC manufacturers, RVs of all kinds as well, put out so many products with what amounts to no warranty and have the gall to charge the prices they do. It would appear with the majority of manufacturers not standing behind their product for more than 6 months and usually only 90 days to begin with they know the product will fail sooner rather than later leaving buyers holding the stinky bag. That's one big reason we went with a very old camper that had escaped rot and a minimal investment means not as much to lose. So far so good but I'm paranoid with constant inspections top to bottom checking for any potential leaks. Again, hate to hear sad stories like yours, it's almost like a death in the family.