class c repair

[10Grands]

Has anyone had good luck repairing the area over the cab. We were considering a 2007 Fourwinds 31 ft...but we've found moisture under mattress in the over hang...

[Mich_F]

10Grands wrote:
Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

Hope and pray that the dealer will help you out.:E

[deltamaster]

I found this:
Ohio used car lemon laws.

This applies to cars and trucks but since a class C RV is sort of a truck then it might apply as well.

[Travelcrafter]

10grands, I took the time to Google your predicament. Ohio's buyers remorse laws cover almost every thing except automotive but a lot of dealers do have a grace period and are required by law to post them on the window sticker. Also mentions (as-is) purchases and short term warranty's. Here is one of the sites I visited http://www.ehow.com/info_8722793_ohio-car-buying-remorse-law.html hope this is of some use to you. There's always the off chance the dealer never knew the problem was there and may be willing to repair or at least help repair it.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

Return it if you can.

[Travelcrafter]

I think there's a three day period in Ohio but not 100% sure about that.Try a Google search on grace period after the sale.

[10Grands]

I hate to admit it..but yes it was the trip home(2hours) and we of course were excited and I got up in the capover to adjust blinds. When we were looking at it, I had asked for a ladder and was told a ladder was not necessary in this model 😞 Hubby had leaned up and pushed on the walls...but what we found was under the mattress. I called immediately to both dealer and salesman..they had closed...texted salesman, he was polite and said for us to follow up on Monday am. I have no idea what to expect on Monday. We have had TT but not class c before. Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

[deltamaster]

I would say that if you do buy that rig and there is no delamination and you found moisture you really need to do some work to the seams. I suggest you spend the time and take off all the trim, remove all the butyl tape seals and replace them either with new tape or with a better option such as a good quality caulk.

I had to make extensive repairs to the siding on my rig because those seam seals under the trim failed. When I pulled off the trim I found out how utterly inadequate they were. I even pulled the compartment doors and found the tape on those had also failed.

In many places the butyl tape had been stretched so thin it likely NEVER created an effective seal.

I ended up sealing everything back up (after I made extensive repairs to the fiberglass siding) with lap sealant in generous quantity. I ended up using about six tubes of the stuff including resealing the top of the front cap over the cab. I pulled the trim off the entire rig including areas that were not damaged and removed all the compartment doors and laid a bed of sealant on it ALL! I used the lap sealant because it never fully hardens and flexes with movement. I also used new screws.

[dicknellen]

Have you already purchased it? Have you taken delivery? If not just say goodbye to that dealer. Dick

[10Grands]

Pretty sure now that we've found the moisture that its not just from condensation. I thank you all for responding...I just hope the dealer...will work with us...how long after you've dealt can you say i don't want it 😞

[10Grands]

Pretty sure now that we've found the moisture that its not just from condensation. I thank you all for responding...I just hope the dealer...will work with us...how long after you've dealt can you say i don't want it 😞

[pianotuna]

Hi,

Water leaks are a deal killer.

[BuckBarker]

Are you certain there is a leak or could it be that it is just condensation from lack of air flow under that mattress? The bottom of my bunk mattress is vinyl and if I let it sit directly on the overhead platform, it will sweat.
I installed a mesh material used for underlayment under metal roofs that allows air to circulate under the mattress and now all is well.

[Travelcrafter]

I agree with ed6713; if you have basic carpentry skills patients and some desire you can repair it. If not walk away from it. There is a lot of folks on here and other sites such as goodoldrvs that have info on this subject and offer advice and encouragement. If you don't go walking go surfing and good luck on what ever you decide.

[ed6713]

IF you have the necessary skills, equipment, money, time and facility, finding then repairing an unknown amount of water damage, possible delamination, etc. is doable.

Otherwise, I would keep searching rather than buying someone's problems.