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Aug 25, 2013

Mid 90s Class C that hasn't had a leak problems??

In looking for a 1992-1999 Class C I have found evidence of leaks, either in the roof or around a window. Previous posts in this forum note this is not uncommon. In fact the main advice in purchase is looks for leaks. My question, will I be able to find one of this vintage without a history of a leak somewhere? In other words, does anyone own a Class C of this vintage with no history of leaks, so it is possible to find them now and then, or am I wasting my time looking for such a Class C.

Delamination is usually associated with water damage, but how likely is it to get delamination without water damage. That is the side wall just comes unglued. Does this happen very often in the aforementioned vintage Class Cs?

I looked at one this week that had a whole new roof cover, but the rear 6 feet on both sides of the coach were delaminated with signs of water damage on the interior walls. Obviously the new roof didn't come soon enough. Thanks for you experience.
  • We went thru much the same thing when looking for a rig in 2009. We did find that some companys had started making them with metal frame work and vaccuum formed panels with single piece sides, rear and roof in the coach instead of wood in the late 90's. They are well worth looking for as you get away from the wood frame coach. Leaks however are still a problem so need to really check. We did find a Fleetwood Jamboree we liked. No problems yet. Prices seemed to be more about year than how they were built.

    Good luck.
  • It is possible to get delamination without water damage. In a class C, this can occur in/around the area where the cabover meets the main house area. Constant flexing can lead to delamination in that area in particular.
  • It would seem that the metal frame work, vacuum formed panel mhs would be a good starting place. What were some names? Thanks.