Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?

[IAMICHABOD]

While researching these pages for my next Motor Home I saw a few threads discussing Rentals, most were Pros and Cons but very few posts from people who had purchased one.

I thought it may be a good resource and helpful to hear from these people. The good, the bad, what they liked and what they didn’t. Also if they had any problems, things they changed, if they would recommend this to others or do it again.

Here is my story: I am not a novice, having owned a Class A for more than 15 years and doing the camping thing with my wife and two daughters, I can say “been there done that” But life changes, and I sold everything so I have been away from this for several years. Starting over I lurked here for a while and got a lot of good insight then went looking.

My criteria was: A Class C within by budget, less than 30 feet so I can keep it at home, saving storage $, a rear bed, and a lot of storage space.

What fit that was Winnebago, Fleetwood and a few others, what I found mostly was Jamboree / Tioga 26Q. In the year models 2002 thru 2006. I did my home work looking at NADA and other sites to find the fair prices for the models that I was looking for.

After several months of searching the internet, Craigslist, private ads and Dealerships for a Class C that suited my budget and needs, this is what I found. Of the dozen or so I inquired about.Most were upsidedown in their payments, owing more than they were worth. All were on Ford Chassis, 7 needed tires, all had the original 7 to 10 year old tires, and they all needed repair of the awning and most needed some work inside or out and the maintenance records were sketchy, but most had low mileage. The Dealerships offerings were better but they had a profit margin to maintain so I got older models within my budget or huge up sales that didn’t work for me.

My next step was looking at the rental market for sales. In my area there are 2 large companies that have rental sales, Cruise America and El Monte RV,who also sell Class A RVs.

First up was El Monte RV Their units are production RVs that are made by major manufactures, with TV antennas and hookups inside and out, Ducted A/C and heat, 2 house batteries, a rear ladder and parts are readily available from those manufacture’s. I looked at their web site and it detailed their warranty and what was checked and serviced by their factory trained technicians. The unit I looked at was like new inside, the upholstery on all the seats was new as was the floor mat in the driver’s area, it had a new mattress, still in plastic and a new bedspread. All of the curtains were new also. Newer (2010 mfg date) tires with 98% rubber and the mileage was ninety thousand (90,000).

Then there was Cruise America: Their units that I looked at seemed to be Spartan,no TV antenna or hookups for one,non-ducted A/C,small counter space and only one battery, no rear ladder for inspection and maintenance of roof and built just for them, they were all “refreshed” their words not mine. They offered extended warranties at a huge cost. All had high mileage, one hundred and thirty thousand (130,000) or more and the price range seemed a little high. The sales staff had a take it or leave it attitude and were not very forthcoming when asked about maintenance records and service,they claim to have proprietary info in those records,It doesn't seem to be a problem for El Monte RV.

At El Monte RV I took a test ride; This Unit was a 2006 Tioga 26Q on a Chevrolet Chassis it rode
Drove and handled much better than the Fords that I had driven. It also had more leg room and was quieter. We got back and I asked about the service and maintenance on it, the salesman, Joey, handed me a 28 page single spaced document asked if I wanted some coffee or something to drink and said “read this and if you have any questions I will answer them”.

It detailed everything that was done before and after each rental, the mileage, generator hours and hours billed. Each time it was washed and detailed inside and outside, all fluids were checked and replenished if needed, the holding tanks were washed, LP system was checked for leaks, all torque on wheel lugs were checked, brakes front and rear checked for wear and cracks, pressure in tires, all appliances, generator oil, lights inside and outside, the list goes on and on.

It also listed all oil changes,coolant change,trans service,fuel injector service and cleaning,fuel filters,air filter, new brakes, all repairs and replacements all with date, mileage and time spent in complete detail from day one to when it was pulled from the rental fleet and was refurbished. I have a complete service record on this vehicle.Also the service records on the Onan Generator,all oil changes,air filter and spark plug replacement with hours and date. I negotiated a good deal with them and am very happy with my purchase.

It came with a 1 yr. 12000 mile power train warranty and 30 day on all appliances. It also came with a 28 page maintenance record that detailed everything. Also the original sales packet from Fleetwood with the manual and serial numbers on all appliances,refrigerator, microwave,furnace, AC, water heater, etc. and the manual for the Chassis. I have had no problems with it so far.

(ON EDIT) 5 Years and close to 14000 miles.Just Scheduled Maintenance and new tires,old ones were at the 5 year mark and I wanted new Michelin LTX M/S2s.

There were a few things that it didn’t have as it was a rental and the ones from private parties did have.
• Power steps, outside Stereo/CD don’t need or want them.
• An Awning, this I wanted and had installed. A Swivel Seat and a new Window in The Door that I installed.
• Wheel Simulators, I like the looks so I had them installed and at the same time had Tire Man valve stem kit put on.
• Replaced the Chinese WFCO with a US Made converter/charger
• It came with mini blinds and not the day/night that most have, these are more practical and have a lot less failure.

• It also came with Stainless Steel sinks,easier to maintain than the cheap plastic ones that come in the noncommercial units.
  

I am very happy with my Rig, it suites my needs and it was in my Budget range, I think I got a good deal.

So if you bought a rental please share your experience here for others to use as a resource.
Or if there are any other questions that have not been covered in these pages, just ask, there are many helpful people on this thread.

[SkiMore]

TwistedGray wrote:

Floridastorm wrote:


Thanks for the response. Yes, I have read over this thread a couple of times. However, just wanted more assurance from folks that may have bought the 19G specifically and what their pros and cons were for that unit. Just this week we stopped in at the CA Orlando facility, looked through the 19G, 23A, and 28A, and spoke at length with Jason who is the sales manager. We are most interested in the 19G due to its small size and subsequent maneuverability and also it seems to fit us quite well. Being very senior citizens I want to be able to park and travis areas where a larger unit would be a difficulty. We are not like most RV people. Really not into the RV lifestyle such as boon docking, RV parks, rallies, etc. Our purpose for a motor home is to get us from point A to point B comfortably and to be able to explore comfortably when we get to point B. For the last few years we have stayed in AIRbnb's and will continue to do so even with a motor home. The difference in expense is not really that great with decent RV parks now approaching the price of some hotels. I guess just different strokes for different folks.

Where will you stay during these jaunts between A -> B? All of the places you're not really interested in? Do you just want the extra headspace and lounge areas? If so, perhaps a converted Sprinter van might suite you needs better. Have you thought about that? Or do you want all the amenities even though you'll use them sparingly?

As far as the 19G is concerned, it is small but it is also kinda a perfect size for a couple (plus an animal or two or a child if you're into that). I can see it getting crowded quickly with more than that for longer than a few days.

It has everything you would need between your Points A / B (shitter, shower, stove, bed, fridge (aka cooler, ...).

I'd say one of the things I'm not thrilled about is that the grey water tank is NOT independent of the black water tank (at least on newer ones) meaning if you need to dump one you have to dump the other. I'd prefer to dump independently.

Another thing I'd like to change is allowing you to run outlets without the generator running. Kinda annoying to wake up and decide if it's too early to run it to make tea/coffee...don't wanna ruin people's camping trip by being woken by my generator running for 5min because I'm jonesing for a hot tea.

Move space on the stove top would be nice and better controls on the burner. It seems the left is LO and the right is HI. It doesn't seem you can run either on hi or low.

A second duct for the heater could improve it, too. Running it in the sleeping area would be nice, but with insulation on the windows, a cover on the front glass, a comforter and a quilt, we get hot (in sub-40° temps) under the blankets. In fact, I was sweaty last night, and the ambient temperature in the 19G was 53-55°.

Better storage design for the areas that are not in use such as the seat next to the door. There's nothing under it, but you don't have access to that area without some cutting. There's no under seat space for one dinette seat, but the other side has about 40% space for odds and ends. There's no easy way to access it without modifications.

That's all I can think of now...

My cat is on my lap, we're under the blankets, and my wife is reading a book as we sit sprawled out on the dinette bed. No complaints!!

We had a quick look at the 19G a few years ago and thought the loft bed area was pretty small. Are you sleeping up there or in the dinette?

[TwistedGray]

Floridastorm wrote:


Thanks for the response. Yes, I have read over this thread a couple of times. However, just wanted more assurance from folks that may have bought the 19G specifically and what their pros and cons were for that unit. Just this week we stopped in at the CA Orlando facility, looked through the 19G, 23A, and 28A, and spoke at length with Jason who is the sales manager. We are most interested in the 19G due to its small size and subsequent maneuverability and also it seems to fit us quite well. Being very senior citizens I want to be able to park and travis areas where a larger unit would be a difficulty. We are not like most RV people. Really not into the RV lifestyle such as boon docking, RV parks, rallies, etc. Our purpose for a motor home is to get us from point A to point B comfortably and to be able to explore comfortably when we get to point B. For the last few years we have stayed in AIRbnb's and will continue to do so even with a motor home. The difference in expense is not really that great with decent RV parks now approaching the price of some hotels. I guess just different strokes for different folks.

Where will you stay during these jaunts between A -> B? All of the places you're not really interested in? Do you just want the extra headspace and lounge areas? If so, perhaps a converted Sprinter van might suite you needs better. Have you thought about that? Or do you want all the amenities even though you'll use them sparingly?

As far as the 19G is concerned, it is small but it is also kinda a perfect size for a couple (plus an animal or two or a child if you're into that). I can see it getting crowded quickly with more than that for longer than a few days.

It has everything you would need between your Points A / B (shitter, shower, stove, bed, fridge (aka cooler, ...).

I'd say one of the things I'm not thrilled about is that the grey water tank is NOT independent of the black water tank (at least on newer ones) meaning if you need to dump one you have to dump the other. I'd prefer to dump independently.

Another thing I'd like to change is allowing you to run outlets without the generator running. Kinda annoying to wake up and decide if it's too early to run it to make tea/coffee...don't wanna ruin people's camping trip by being woken by my generator running for 5min because I'm jonesing for a hot tea.

Move space on the stove top would be nice and better controls on the burner. It seems the left is LO and the right is HI. It doesn't seem you can run either on hi or low.

A second duct for the heater could improve it, too. Running it in the sleeping area would be nice, but with insulation on the windows, a cover on the front glass, a comforter and a quilt, we get hot (in sub-40° temps) under the blankets. In fact, I was sweaty last night, and the ambient temperature in the 19G was 53-55°.

Better storage design for the areas that are not in use such as the seat next to the door. There's nothing under it, but you don't have access to that area without some cutting. There's no under seat space for one dinette seat, but the other side has about 40% space for odds and ends. There's no easy way to access it without modifications.

That's all I can think of now...

My cat is on my lap, we're under the blankets, and my wife is reading a book as we sit sprawled out on the dinette bed. No complaints!!

[Floridastorm]

TwistedGray wrote:

Floridastorm wrote:
For those folks that have bought a 19G unit from Cruise America how do you like it? Does it afford enough room for two senior citizen adults. Most of the time I don't believe we would be using RV Parks as we normally like AIRbnb properties. Just interested in using the 19G traveling to and from and exploring wherever we land in comfort.

Q. How do you like it?
A. First thing you oughta do is go back and read through some pages in this thread (if you haven't)...nothing but happy campers, I'd say. I don't recall seeing a post from someone who regrets their purchase of a 19G from Cruise America.

Q. Enough room for two?
A. Short answer - yes. Have you been in a 19G? If not, go inside one with your spouse and see how easily you two can get into and out of the over the cab bed. Don't they have a location local to you?

Q. (not a question) Just interested in using the 19G traveling to and from and exploring wherever we land in comfort.
A. Here's where you lost me. If you are just going to stay in an AirBnb and not a campground then what's the point? Or are you saying that your AirBnb locations would be so far apart that you need something to sleep in in the interim as you drive between separated AirBnbs?

Thanks for the response. Yes, I have read over this thread a couple of times. However, just wanted more assurance from folks that may have bought the 19G specifically and what their pros and cons were for that unit. Just this week we stopped in at the CA Orlando facility, looked through the 19G, 23A, and 28A, and spoke at length with Jason who is the sales manager. We are most interested in the 19G due to its small size and subsequent maneuverability and also it seems to fit us quite well. Being very senior citizens I want to be able to park and travis areas where a larger unit would be a difficulty. We are not like most RV people. Really not into the RV lifestyle such as boon docking, RV parks, rallies, etc. Our purpose for a motor home is to get us from point A to point B comfortably and to be able to explore comfortably when we get to point B. For the last few years we have stayed in AIRbnb's and will continue to do so even with a motor home. The difference in expense is not really that great with decent RV parks now approaching the price of some hotels. I guess just different strokes for different folks.

[TwistedGray]

Floridastorm wrote:
For those folks that have bought a 19G unit from Cruise America how do you like it? Does it afford enough room for two senior citizen adults. Most of the time I don't believe we would be using RV Parks as we normally like AIRbnb properties. Just interested in using the 19G traveling to and from and exploring wherever we land in comfort.

Q. How do you like it?
A. First thing you oughta do is go back and read through some pages in this thread (if you haven't)...nothing but happy campers, I'd say. I don't recall seeing a post from someone who regrets their purchase of a 19G from Cruise America.

Q. Enough room for two?
A. Short answer - yes. Have you been in a 19G? If not, go inside one with your spouse and see how easily you two can get into and out of the over the cab bed. Don't they have a location local to you?

Q. (not a question) Just interested in using the 19G traveling to and from and exploring wherever we land in comfort.
A. Here's where you lost me. If you are just going to stay in an AirBnb and not a campground then what's the point? Or are you saying that your AirBnb locations would be so far apart that you need something to sleep in in the interim as you drive between separated AirBnbs?

[Floridastorm]

For those folks that have bought a 19G unit from Cruise America how do you like it? Does it afford enough room for two senior citizen adults. Most of the time I don't believe we would be using RV Parks as we normally like AIRbnb properties. Just interested in using the 19G traveling to and from and exploring wherever we land in comfort.

[quasimatter]

SJ-Chris wrote:

I looked at whether or not reinforcement was needed. I AM NOT AN EXPERT, but to me it looked to be well secured to the RV. You will need to judge for yourself. I did have another RV a couple of years ago and on that one I added some metal plumber strapping. Like this:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-3-4-in-x-25-ft-28-Gauge-Galvanized-Pipe-Hanger-Strap-33530/301505501?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-301505501-_-N&
It made me feel better even though it was probably an overkill.

Chris

This is an awesome idea and easily implemented. Thanks!!

[SJ-Chris]

quasimatter wrote:

SJ-Chris wrote:


When installing a 2nd battery: I'm surprised that the 28as only have one coach battery. Adding a 2nd battery to double capacity seemed like a no-brainer. I put it in the small, otherwise pretty useless compartment on the driver's side near the rear (this is on a 28a Majestic). I drilled holes for ventilation in the compartment. I purchased these 20' long super heavy duty jumper cables and then I cut off the ends and crimped on some connectors. I ran the cables under the coach and it was pretty easy to zip-tie it up along the way.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FZWBKNZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(~$35 which was a cheap solution for thick wires).
and this crimper:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V6V7XZC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and these connectors:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083QC122B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also used one of these trays ($9) that I bolted down so I could strap the battery in place:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3ALEQM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-Chris

Hi Chris - a quick question on above 2nd battery installation. I think the second rear compartment on driver side is ideal for second battery. However, I was wondering if you re-enforced it with something as it seems to be plastic. Would it hold weight of the battery (especially going over bumpy roads)?

Anyone else have done a second battery in 28A? What location did you use to put battery?

I looked at whether or not reinforcement was needed. I AM NOT AN EXPERT, but to me it looked to be well secured to the RV. You will need to judge for yourself. I did have another RV a couple of years ago and on that one I added some metal plumber strapping. Like this:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-3-4-in-x-25-ft-28-Gauge-Galvanized-Pipe-Hanger-Strap-33530/301505501?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-301505501-_-N&
It made me feel better even though it was probably an overkill.

I don't think I will need a 3rd or 4th battery, but I have thought that if it was needed it could possibly be put in the passenger side front compartment. I'd use these bolted down to help hold them in place:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3ALEQM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You need to make sure you have proper venting in any compartment so that you don't get battery gas/vapor building up during charging. I'm told you want holes for venting at the top AND near the bottom of the compartment.

Good luck!
Chris

[quasimatter]

SJ-Chris wrote:


When installing a 2nd battery: I'm surprised that the 28as only have one coach battery. Adding a 2nd battery to double capacity seemed like a no-brainer. I put it in the small, otherwise pretty useless compartment on the driver's side near the rear (this is on a 28a Majestic). I drilled holes for ventilation in the compartment. I purchased these 20' long super heavy duty jumper cables and then I cut off the ends and crimped on some connectors. I ran the cables under the coach and it was pretty easy to zip-tie it up along the way.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FZWBKNZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(~$35 which was a cheap solution for thick wires).
and this crimper:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V6V7XZC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and these connectors:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083QC122B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also used one of these trays ($9) that I bolted down so I could strap the battery in place:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3ALEQM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-Chris

Hi Chris - a quick question on above 2nd battery installation. I think the second rear compartment on driver side is ideal for second battery. However, I was wondering if you re-enforced it with something as it seems to be plastic. Would it hold weight of the battery (especially going over bumpy roads)?

Anyone else have done a second battery in 28A? What location did you use to put battery?

[Hoerschel]

SJ-Chris:

SJ-Chris wrote:
I was thinking of using this stuff:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAVOGRAN-1-qt-Liquid-TSP-Substitute-Cleaner-10632/205491255
And then rinsing with a pressure washer.
----You're instincts are right on with the TSP. It is the recommended cleaner. Be careful, however, with a pressure washer as the intensity can damage the membrane. I applied the TSP with a soft bristle brush broom made for vehicles and rinsed it after attaching my hose to the broom extension wand. I'm sorry I don't have any photos.
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Question: Did you first use something like Dicor Lap Sealant over all of the existing sealed spots (ie. vents, front/rear edge, etc)? Or does the Henry's act as a good enough sealant over all those spots? I imagine edging with a paint brush over all those "trim" spots with 2-3 heavy coats during the process, and 2 overall coats everywhere else.
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Again, your instincts are right. You can use the Dicor or the Henry 884 for those areas that are gouged or originally insufficiently sealed from the factory (uh huh!) Otherwise, rolling or brushing on the 887 should be adequate too since both Henry products are 100% silicone and seal well. Just be sure you adequately clean the build-up of black dirt and environmental residue to get a good bond. This is where it took me the most time. On the previously sealed areas and around the perimeter I had to use a firmer brush and lots of elbow grease to remove the black layer of schmutz.
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My roof doesn't seem to have any issues with leaking/etc. As mentioned in a previous post, I'm mostly doing this as a preventative measure (the RV is 5 years old) and also I'm putting up solar and kinda figure now is a good time to do it while I don't have 2-3 panels up there yet. Once done with reseal and solar, hopefully I won't have much need to go up on my roof for a few years (except for perhaps an annual cleaning).
-Chris

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My roof was also in very good shape, the aforementioned ponding issue actually common and not necessarily problematic. Otherwise, an annual maintenance check for tree limb gouges is wise and should be about the only reason you'd need to put a ladder up there. I'll let the rain and snow otherwise rinse my roof for me!

[SJ-Chris]

Hoerschel wrote:
SJ-CHRIS:
The 28a has a TPO roof. I confirmed it directly with Thor. Mine's also a 2015 with 116k miles and I had the same thought about dealing with roof maintenance once and for all. I wanted my first season up on the roof to be the last season I'd ever have to go up there again. Collective wisdom found in numerous places around the web led me to go with the Henry 887 100% Silicone Tropi-Cool roof coating and Henry 884 Silicone Roof Seam repair goop, available at most Home Depots (didn't find any at my local Lowes). Lots of videos online to guide you through the experience. Key is doing the prep work thoroughly to ensure the product bonds properly. (But DO NOT USE ACETONE or any petroleum product while cleaning. It will destroy the TPO.) I was concerned about a 50 sq foot area on my roof that was ponding water consistently. The beautiful thing about the Henry is that it is made for this and is 100% waterproof, rain-safe in 15 minutes and lifetime limited warranty. All-in, I probably paid about $500 for product and supplies and applied it myself. My local RV dealer wanted to charge me $5,700 for labor and a comparable 'proprietary' sealant they used, which he would not identify. It was not Dicor. Now I'm not a paid spokesman. I just love how mine worked out, similar to other experiences I've researched. Best wishes however you choose to move forward.

Excellent info Hoerschel! Any Pics? What sort of prep-work (product) did you use? I was thinking of using this stuff:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAVOGRAN-1-qt-Liquid-TSP-Substitute-Cleaner-10632/205491255
And then rinsing with a pressure washer.

Question: Did you first use something like Dicor Lap Sealant over all of the existing sealed spots (ie. vents, front/rear edge, etc)? Or does the Henry's act as a good enough sealant over all those spots? I imagine edging with a paint brush over all those "trim" spots with 2-3 heavy coats during the process, and 2 overall coats everywhere else.

My roof doesn't seem to have any issues with leaking/etc. As mentioned in a previous post, I'm mostly doing this as a preventative measure (the RV is 5 years old) and also I'm putting up solar and kinda figure now is a good time to do it while I don't have 2-3 panels up there yet. Once done with reseal and solar, hopefully I won't have much need to go up on my roof for a few years (except for perhaps an annual cleaning).

-Chris

[Hoerschel]

SJ-CHRIS:
The 28a has a TPO roof. I confirmed it directly with Thor. Mine's also a 2015 with 116k miles and I had the same thought about dealing with roof maintenance once and for all. I wanted my first season up on the roof to be the last season I'd ever have to go up there again. Collective wisdom found in numerous places around the web led me to go with the Henry 887 100% Silicone Tropi-Cool roof coating and Henry 884 Silicone Roof Seam repair goop, available at most Home Depots (didn't find any at my local Lowes). Lots of videos online to guide you through the experience. Key is doing the prep work thoroughly to ensure the product bonds properly. (But DO NOT USE ACETONE or any petroleum product while cleaning. It will destroy the TPO.) I was concerned about a 50 sq foot area on my roof that was ponding water consistently. The beautiful thing about the Henry is that it is made for this and is 100% waterproof, rain-safe in 15 minutes and lifetime limited warranty. All-in, I probably paid about $500 for product and supplies and applied it myself. My local RV dealer wanted to charge me $5,700 for labor and a comparable 'proprietary' sealant they used, which he would not identify. It was not Dicor. Now I'm not a paid spokesman. I just love how mine worked out, similar to other experiences I've researched. Best wishes however you choose to move forward.

[SJ-Chris]

IAMICHABOD wrote:

SJ-Chris wrote:
Roofing....

Question: What type of roofing is on these units? EPDM or TPO or something else???
Happy Holidays!
Chris

Happy Holidays Chris!

Here is a Sure Fire Way To Tell

I tried removing the vent trim per the video suggestion, but there was no visible roofing material.

I looked at the Dicor material I have, and here's what it looks like:

As you can see, it says it is for EPDM and also TPO roofing. I assume my Thor Majestic 28a MUST be one or the other, right? Could it be anything else??

Do you think it is reasonable to reseal my roof after 5 years (it is a 2015 unit) with this? Couldn't hurt, right?

My roof isn't leaking and looks very solid. Probably the main reason I want to do this is a)preventative maintenance, and b)I'm about to put solar panels on and I figure now is the time to reseal it BEFORE putting on the solar panels.

-Chris

[IAMICHABOD]

SJ-Chris wrote:
Roofing....

Question: What type of roofing is on these units? EPDM or TPO or something else???
Happy Holidays!
Chris

Happy Holidays Chris!

Here is a Sure Fire Way To Tell

[SJ-Chris]

Roofing....

I have two 2015 Majestic 28a RVs from Cruise America. So far, quite pleased.

I was wondering if anyone has had any issues with the roof on any of their Cruise America RVs that you've bought over the years. I was told when purchasing that Cruise America has some sort of special roofing built on these units that makes them less likely to leak, but I have no idea if that is true or not.

Question: What type of roofing is on these units? EPDM or TPO or something else???

So far, I haven't had any leak issues. Since they are 5 years old, I'm *tempted* to give them a coat of Dicor roof sealant as a preventative measure to hopefully give them several more years without any issues. (I bought about 5 gallons for another RV that I had but never ended up using, so I've already bought the Dicor sealant). It would be nice (and oddly satisfying?!) to have a beautiful clean, white new looking roof...but I'm not sure if it's worth it or not if I don't suspect any real problems. Thoughts?

Happy Holidays!
Chris

[Floridastorm]

IAMICHABOD wrote:
Yes El Monte RV still has their 1 year/12 month warranty,Cruise America discontinued theirs and now only has a 30 day 3000 mile warranty.

I was told when I bought my RV at El Monte RV that they would get a extended warranty if you wanted one,but they didn't push it as Cruise America does.

I was also told the reason being that they did not push it is that most times the extended service contract did not perform as promised giving El Monte RV a bad name.

El Monte RV does their own repair and maintenance at 2 locations one in Los Angeles CA and one in Orlando Florida They also will make arrangements for warranty work at many locations across the US.

Sounds as though they are a pretty decent company. They have a 2020 Class C 23 FT Coachmen for $43,000. Their units seem to be more fully equipped than CA and also 2 or 3 years newer for a higher price. Their facility in Orlando is only 70 miles from my house.