The saga of my junk rig.....I need suggestions....

[kamperdog]

I have a 2009 Kodiak 192 hybrid. (Some people here might remember other post I've made about this) To say its a POS is a raging understatement. The bunk ends are of extremely poor design and borderline unusable. THe outside shower has never worked. The step tore out of the underside of the floor because the floor in that spot somehow got wet and its soft/spongy right there by the door. All the decals are peeling and it looks hideous. THere is delamination. The fenders fell off. Yes, fell off. The icing on the cake is last time I used it, when I went to put the awning back up, something went wrong with the mechanism and it retracted wrong and absolutely shredded the awning and bent something because the supports don't line up when their supposed to be closed, so the awning is destroyed. The only saving grace is it doesn't leak (except bunk ends) and everything inside still works.

I owe 12K on it. Yeah, we don't need to get into that. Ex wife issues there. I'm a poor working slob that can't afford to pay it off, or spend thousands on massive repairs. So I really don't know what to do with it. I"m about 85% sure I'm simply going to take the awning off and toss it, and just fill the bolt holes. I will just use a pop up cabana I have. I can try to shore up the floor where its soft and simply make a simple set of steps out of wood. I already tarp the bunkends to keep rain out.

So, I'm asking what you would do in this situation?

[newman_fulltime]

If on a seasonal spot and open all the time get a cover to park it under that will solve a lot of issues

[NYCgrrl]

garyhaupt wrote:

ScottG wrote:
I would probably start re-engineering some of the weak points and repairing (not just removing) the things that fail. If you can get caught up with the issues and refrain from crude patches you may end up with something your happy with again.
Good luck!

Yup yup..and pull that awning off. Try and figure out the bunk end dampness and get that sealed up..from the outside inwards. It's an '09 so you will get years of use out of it. Just get the bugger sealed up so that it doesn't rot. When that happens it gets more serious.

Gary Haupt

Yet if his floor is soft/spongy by the entrance and the stairs are falling off isn't he already in the danger zone?

[garyhaupt]

ScottG wrote:
I would probably start re-engineering some of the weak points and repairing (not just removing) the things that fail. If you can get caught up with the issues and refrain from crude patches you may end up with something your happy with again.
Good luck!

Yup yup..and pull that awning off. Try and figure out the bunk end dampness and get that sealed up..from the outside inwards. It's an '09 so you will get years of use out of it. Just get the bugger sealed up so that it doesn't rot. When that happens it gets more serious.

Gary Haupt

[NYCgrrl]

From your description sounds like you keep the unit in a stationary position on a regular basis maybe hunting spot or permanent/seasonal lot. You're upside down on your financing and trying to retain some value.
Were this me, I'd start by stopping the leaks first since in time it'll only extend to the bunk ends as well. A seal test or perhaps dyed water sprayed onto the unit will help you to discern the source of leaks.

Then begin to repair the leaks and discard and rebuild any areas that have become water-logged.

No idea how to repair delamination but at least you won't be worrying about where to place water buckets.

I suspect the subfloor is going to need replacing at least in the area that hold the entrance step. Go ahead and insulate/caulk to avoid rodents at the same time since you've already easy access.

HTH.

[ScottG]

I would probably start re-engineering some of the weak points and repairing (not just removing) the things that fail. If you can get caught up with the issues and refrain from crude patches you may end up with something your happy with again.
Good luck!

[Oasisbob]

Okay people what can we learn from this poor guy? This is a prime example of why one should never finance an RV. He is upside down with no way out. Also supports what I am always saying about the RV industry and lack of quality. Quality varies considerably throughout. Is there a user forum somewhere for this brand that might be helpful for this guy? I suggest fixing what you can and just using it til it rots.