Update - Delam on New Jayco Eagle 314BDS
I posted a while back that I had discovered some minor blistering in the fiberglass of my new 2012 Jayco Eagle 314BDS.
Jayco agreed to sand down the fiberglass, re-texture, and repaint the affected area. They also agreed to reseal the screw hole where it appeared the water had entered.
Well...sad to report that while using the trailer this weekend I discovered 2 more patches of delam on the rear of the unit - one on each side of the back, both about 1/2 way up. each patch is abotu the size of a salad plate.
This is troublesome for several reasons:
1. The first area of dealm seemed to be clearly coming from a screw hole. The other two areas just sort of randonly appeared in the corners of the RV. Granted, water could be traveling in a strange, non-linear path....but it just seems odd. Usually when looking at trailer delam you can ID where the water is coming from.
2. I pointed these areas out to Campingworld (authorized Jayco warranty shop) and the service woman submitted an additional claim, but she did point out that if this were any other company other than Jayco she wouldnt have even bothered becuase they would have told me to pound sand. Apparently there is only a 90 day warranty on caulking, and since delam is usually due to leaking, and leaking is due to bad caulking, technically the delam repair wouldnt be covered even thought the warranty is two years. She told me that Jayco is the ONLY RV dealer that would likely approve this type of repair under warranty.
3. I have no idea where the water is coming in. I ordered a leak test and I asked that it be covered by Jayco. She said she would ask...I said do it even if it is denied. My other worry is that this is somehow due to condensation. I use my trialer in the winter (albeit with a dehumidifier running all-day, all-night). Leaks can be fixed...but if it is due to condensation occuring inside the walls then this will be MUCH tougher to battle.
4. It just seems like the walls are delaminating awfully quickly. the trailer is really only 2 years old. I guess it can happen quickly...but it worries me that every little leak is going to permenently disfigure the fibergalss almost instantly.
I still have not heard back on if they are going to fix all three areas. Hopefully since they were willing to fix the first they will authorize fixing all three.
My big worry now...how do I keep this from happening over and over??
Jayco agreed to sand down the fiberglass, re-texture, and repaint the affected area. They also agreed to reseal the screw hole where it appeared the water had entered.
Well...sad to report that while using the trailer this weekend I discovered 2 more patches of delam on the rear of the unit - one on each side of the back, both about 1/2 way up. each patch is abotu the size of a salad plate.
This is troublesome for several reasons:
1. The first area of dealm seemed to be clearly coming from a screw hole. The other two areas just sort of randonly appeared in the corners of the RV. Granted, water could be traveling in a strange, non-linear path....but it just seems odd. Usually when looking at trailer delam you can ID where the water is coming from.
2. I pointed these areas out to Campingworld (authorized Jayco warranty shop) and the service woman submitted an additional claim, but she did point out that if this were any other company other than Jayco she wouldnt have even bothered becuase they would have told me to pound sand. Apparently there is only a 90 day warranty on caulking, and since delam is usually due to leaking, and leaking is due to bad caulking, technically the delam repair wouldnt be covered even thought the warranty is two years. She told me that Jayco is the ONLY RV dealer that would likely approve this type of repair under warranty.
3. I have no idea where the water is coming in. I ordered a leak test and I asked that it be covered by Jayco. She said she would ask...I said do it even if it is denied. My other worry is that this is somehow due to condensation. I use my trialer in the winter (albeit with a dehumidifier running all-day, all-night). Leaks can be fixed...but if it is due to condensation occuring inside the walls then this will be MUCH tougher to battle.
4. It just seems like the walls are delaminating awfully quickly. the trailer is really only 2 years old. I guess it can happen quickly...but it worries me that every little leak is going to permenently disfigure the fibergalss almost instantly.
I still have not heard back on if they are going to fix all three areas. Hopefully since they were willing to fix the first they will authorize fixing all three.
My big worry now...how do I keep this from happening over and over??
