Water damage - Coachmen RKS

I did discover that my water leak is via the slider. Since I left it out 24 hours a day (full time), rain was often leaking past the rubber flaps, etc. I heard from a couple of dealers that the Coachmen Spirit of America units weren't intended or designed to have their sliders out full time (which is a shame).

I've also discovered that the water damage includes the 2x4 that is located at the bottom of the aluminum siding, and the plywood flooring that runs under the bedroom window and also under the slider area, so the slider will have to be removed to replace it. The flooring is also soft toward the kitchen side of the slider, so the repair will definitely be more costly and difficult.

cgibney wrote:

mobilefleet wrote:
call the insurance co and have them look at it. Total it out and get a check

Thanks, unfortunately, I discontinued insurance on it a year ago while it was sitting unused during my divorce.

You probably didn't miss out on an insurance check. From the reports on this Forum, insurers don't pay out for leaks from the exterior. Plumbing failures, maybe, but not for maintenance issues.

If you have a composite floor with the foam sandwich, it will be a bit more work to repair but if you have traditional subfloor sheeting, it is really not difficult.

I'd check the likely areas water could have gotten in. Start with the slide and then check the window & roof and get the leak fixed. Replacing the floor in that area shouldn't be too bad, but check for other damage . My guess is that if you have a soft floor there is more damage to the base of the wall that might need to be addressed.

mobilefleet wrote:
call the insurance co and have them look at it. Total it out and get a check

Thanks, unfortunately, I discontinued insurance on it a year ago while it was sitting unused during my divorce.

call the insurance co and have them look at it. Total it out and get a check

Certainly fix the leak first.
Then, you might be able to fix the floor yourself by just cutting out the compromised area and replacing it with solid exterior plywood.. It's in a good spot. You won't have to remove any cabinets, furniture, etc.

Not good, but good luck with it.