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randy1953
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I've read a lot about problematic roof leaks with Class C homes. Seems like they develop pretty easy with motion from travel. Thoughts?
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ksg5000
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In 25+ years the only leak I had in my Class C was from a side window which prompted me to remove and reseal all the side windows (all RV's should have there windows resealed eventually).
Kevin

Jayco-noslide
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They say "Water always wins. That's why there's a Grand Canyon." Seriously, constant water on a flat roof along with all that movement. But we have a 2003 Class C with a fiberglass roof and have only had leakage with one area near the front overhang at a seam, so not too bad.
Jayco-noslide

Teacher_s_Pet
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This is our B+ with the Fiberlass cap as Scottiemom noted, not a leak in the front area.
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We have had 2 class C's and both had problems leaking in the front. My sister and her husband bought a brand new Class C and kept it in a garage except when they were out camping. After 2 years, he had to tear the front cap out completely and rebuild it. He did a nice job.

We live in our Class A, but we bought a small motorhome for Alaska. It is a B+. The coach itself is built like a box and there is a fiberglas cap attached to the front to deflect wind/rain. Never a leak in that one.


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Cobra21
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4x4van wrote:
First RV we bought was a used class C (10 years old), we used it for another 9 years and had NO leaks. 2nd RV was another class C, also bought used (10 years old), and we used that one for 14 years; had 1 or 2 minor leaks during that time that were addressed quickly and resulted in no damage. 3rd RV is a class A, bought used (at 10 years old...hmmm, anyone else seeing a pattern here?). Have had 2 leaks already (1 in front, 1 in back).

My point? ALL RVs (A, B, C, DP, TT, 5er, TC) can and likely will leak at some point in time. Keep up with maintenance and it's really a non-issue.


I do see the pattern, and it makes cents to me!
Brian

4x4van
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First RV we bought was a used class C (10 years old), we used it for another 9 years and had NO leaks. 2nd RV was another class C, also bought used (10 years old), and we used that one for 14 years; had 1 or 2 minor leaks during that time that were addressed quickly and resulted in no damage. 3rd RV is a class A, bought used (at 10 years old...hmmm, anyone else seeing a pattern here?). Have had 2 leaks already (1 in front, 1 in back).

My point? ALL RVs (A, B, C, DP, TT, 5er, TC) can and likely will leak at some point in time. Keep up with maintenance and it's really a non-issue.
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rbrand
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I have a 2007. So far no leaks. I check it frequently and cross my fingers a lot.
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bukhrn
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toedtoes wrote:
DutchmenSport wrote:
Was it Alfred Lloyd Tennyson that said, "Tis better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all."?

I've read the same thing many times. But my thoughts are, if you are truly interested in a CLASS C, it's better you go ahead and get one, even if it ends up leaking and you have some disappointments, than to never do it and always wonder what it would be like.

Beside, you might get lucky and get the ONE that never has a leak. They are out there too you know!


x2

Regular preventative maintenance (resealing, etc.) and regular inspection after a rain will keep any leaking to a minimum. If you want to park it and ignore it for the winter, you will have problems.
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frankdamp
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We had a 26' Class C for a couple of seasons. It was something of an orphan. Ours was a Winnebago version, but we found out later that the model had been a Winnie for only about 9 months of its production life. They sold the design off to another manufacturer.

We bought it to "see if we liked RVing". We did, but that thing was a turkey, mainly because of its odd-ball layout and equipment. It was a 198-something with a carb equipped Ford 460. Enough anti-smog gear to get the space shuttle a street license and 5 mpg (average) at sea level.

On the plus side, we never had any problems with water ingress. It was a very solidly built rig, rectangular steel-tube body frame with aluminum skin. We managed to sell it through a local dealer's consignment plan and didn't lose too much from our original purchase price.

Subsequently, we bought a 32' Class A, which we used for four seasons before giving up the RV life.
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gbopp
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Any RV will leak if it's not properly maintained. Eternabond and Dicor are your friends.

Lwiddis
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It all about maintenance. Do it and youโ€™ll be fine.
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toedtoes
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DutchmenSport wrote:
Was it Alfred Lloyd Tennyson that said, "Tis better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all."?

I've read the same thing many times. But my thoughts are, if you are truly interested in a CLASS C, it's better you go ahead and get one, even if it ends up leaking and you have some disappointments, than to never do it and always wonder what it would be like.

Beside, you might get lucky and get the ONE that never has a leak. They are out there too you know!


x2

Regular preventative maintenance (resealing, etc.) and regular inspection after a rain will keep any leaking to a minimum. If you want to park it and ignore it for the winter, you will have problems.
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