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Dealer omissions? Delamination

1382jcs
Explorer
Explorer
I have finally figured out what I want in a fifth wheel and went out to a few dealerships to get some in-person perspective. I was shown one that would fit the bill quite nicely. A 2013 Sundance 3300 (38'). That said I noticed some bubbles near the roofline along one side, ranging from a couple of inches down from the roof to a bubble about 8"x8" a few inches down from the roof. I asked the dealer about it possibly being water damage and was told that the walls sometimes 'just did that' & that if there really was a leak, it would be obvious from the inside given all the recent rain. The inside was great. I'm sorry to say that I did put $ down... but I refused to finish signing the paperwork when I realized that they were only proposing to re-caulk 'if necessary'.

I've done some focused reading & would appreciate a reality check...
- the bubbling really is most likely water damage &I really can happen even to a 'young' unit
- it may not be 'major', but their ' deny a probable problem' approach tells me I should walk away

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Joann
Newbie!
2013 Sundance 3300ck 37ft
2013 Ram 3500 crew cab
8 REPLIES 8

Jim-Linda
Explorer II
Explorer II
Look at the PPL website for options. Much inventory and for pricing check.

Jim

dblr
Explorer
Explorer
Being a educated consumer is the best thing and you saved yourself a lot of problems, keep looking your camper is out there somewhere.
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midnightsadie
Explorer II
Explorer II
X2 never ever beleave a sales person, they just want your money, you are a wise person, keep doing your home work and a great rv will show up.

dodge_guy
Explorer II
Explorer II
Good idea. It's one thing to find it after the sale. It's another to find it before the deal when you have options!
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1382jcs
Explorer
Explorer
Many thanks for the quick replies!
I am dropping it & walking away.
Newbie!
2013 Sundance 3300ck 37ft
2013 Ram 3500 crew cab

blackeyed1
Explorer
Explorer
Walk away from the unit and the dealer.

wildtoad
Explorer II
Explorer II
PatRenee wrote:
LEAVE.. the only true fix is to replace that wall...


What he said! Leave and find another dealer.
Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
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PatRenee
Explorer
Explorer
LEAVE.. the only true fix is to replace that wall...