Purchased a used Jay Featther

[carverlin]

We purchased a 2006 Jayfeather travel trailer. The ceiling was wavy and was told it does not leak. One side of air conditioner ceiling is kind of soft. We took it to a dealer to get the inside ceiling fixed and was told it is not possible. Jayco has a all in one roof ceiling. Not worth fixing,it would cost more than it is worth. Since we just bought it and it is now ours, does anyone have any suggestions? I do not know if it leaks as it is winter. HELP!!! No sign of water damage except wavy and soft ceiling in one spot.

[Kampfirekid]

Sounds to me like the leak is near the air conditioning unit. I suggest finding where it is leaking, and fixing that first. Then, there are many options to fix and dress up the ceiling inside.
Removal of the soft interior ceiling will easily reveal the black water-damaged area where the roof is leaking. Just be careful if you walk the roof. You dont need breaking through the roof deck if it has been compromized by water, too.

[GrandpaKip]

If it is just a relatively small area, you can fix this, depending on how handy you are. I've repaired the same thing on the floor of our camper. If it's fairly large, might not be worth it. You may also want to have an RV repair guy look at it.
Good luck.

[my_toys]

I would cover it for now. That will give you some time to research your options. Assuming the ceiling is safe, you can always hang a tarp over it when you camp.

[gmw_photos]

Hey there original poster. Everybody seems to be piling on you here. Step back for a minute and consider the whole thing.

First, my suggestion to you is to search for a forum member that goes by "westend". He has re-done his trailer, and has a huge amount of practical knowledge on how to proceed with fixing this stuff. And over and over he has proven to be more than willing to share what he knows with the forum.
So check him out, maybe send him a PM, and then roll your sleeves up and I'll bet you can make this trailer whole again, and go do what you wanted to in the first place: enjoy camping with your family without blowing the budget to smithereens.
Good luck with it and enjoy the process.

[kennyd63]

carverlin wrote:
We purchased a 2006 Jayfeather travel trailer. The ceiling was wavy and was told it does not leak. One side of air conditioner ceiling is kind of soft. We took it to a dealer to get the inside ceiling fixed and was told it is not possible. Jayco has a all in one roof ceiling. Not worth fixing,it would cost more than it is worth. Since we just bought it and it is now ours, does anyone have any suggestions? I do not know if it leaks as it is winter. HELP!!! No sign of water damage except wavy and soft ceiling in one spot.

Did you buy it from a dealer or private party? either way, like they say ( As is) Sorry you are out of luck. I really feel bad for you, see if you can trade it in and get yourself a NEW one. Wish you luck.

[CampingN_C_]

Live with it and learn from it. I don't see much else you can do. Those roof designs were notorious for that. I had an 2003 Jayco that leak and they wanted to send it back to Illinois for repair.

[budwich]

😞 I think you kind of got your answer. IF you want it fixed "back to factory" and by a dealer, it is likely not economical. But as some suggest, you first need to find the source of the leak and stop it. Next, you need to decided on what you are willing to put up with in terms of the repair. Depending on the extent of the damage, you may be able to "sub frame" the ceiling to add strength where needed and then cover this with paneling. This assumes that the exterior still has some integrity both structurally and water proof wise. IF you can't or won't do this yourself (or with a "beer buddy"), then the costs for hiring any professional is going to likely be prohibitive.

Your best bet is to find some one that is a handy man that understands a bit about trailer construction.... and cross your fingers. If the area is relatively small (less than a half sheet of plywood), it is probably to possible to do a reasonable repair. Removing the AC and / or inside shroud will likely tell more about what you are up against.

[Dog_Folks]

jfkmk wrote:

blackeyed1 wrote:
Did the seller tell you about this before purchase? I'd go get my money back if he didn't.

I agree! Unless they were up front about it, you have a good chance of getting your money back.

Sorry, I disagree. Don't know, but it is overwhelming the sale was "as-is," which will release the seller from any warranty or guarantee.

""As is" denotes that the seller is selling, and the buyer is buying an item in whatever condition it presently exists, and that the buyer is accepting the item "with all faults", whether or not immediately apparent. This is the classic "buyer beware" situation, where the careful buyer should take the time to examine the item before accepting it, or obtain expert advice." Wikipedia

[jfkmk]

blackeyed1 wrote:
Did the seller tell you about this before purchase? I'd go get my money back if he didn't.

I agree! Unless they were up front about it, you have a good chance of getting your money back.

[blackeyed1]

Did the seller tell you about this before purchase? I'd go get my money back if he didn't.

[PAThwacker]

Wavy and soft is water damage. Need to find source of leak.