SLSAntigua wrote:

Just out of curiosity, how many of you re-caulk that thin bead where your laminate face-board meets the outer metal frame on any of your bunkends?

Kampfirekid wrote:

If I understand correctly, the problem the OP is experiencing is ultimately because of a faulty caulk job, correct? That is the whole thing I have been looking at regarding our Jayco. I received the same comments from the warranty department of Forest River, as well as Jayco. Caulk joints are not covered under warranty - even while the rig is under warranty. Caulk is a maintenance item. HOw do you warranty this item? Was it properly installed? Was the bond poor? was the caulk faulty? No, WE are supposed to inspect the caulk regularly as part of our monthly maintenance of these units.

I disagree, and for that reason I have been apprehensive on what Jayco would do to our trailer to cover compromised caulk joints if they in fact were to take our trailer apart. The comment I have received is "even if the trailer is under warranty, and the caulk joints show they have not been properly maintained, the unit will not be covered". How do you determine that? Do I have to have a few areas I "recaulk" even if it is for show? The manufacturers interpretation could be far different form mine or yours. That stinks. To me, the "maintenance" is purely subjecttive, and can easily leave someoneout to dry. From what I read, the only time a caulk joint is covered is if it is a new unit sitting on a dealers lot and is waiting to be sold. After you sign the paperwork, you own it. Sorry for the OP's misfortune, but I feel his/her pain.

mwebber78 wrote:

It's really quite simple, the manuf. determination is based strictly on "opinion" (what they may call neglect may be false) - so every 6 months I buy a tube of Dicor self leveling sealant and 1 tube of Dicor no-sag sealant. It's dated from the register and I keep it with the trailer.

Should I have a major leak I'm breaking out the physical reciept and showing it to the dealer (who I bought it from anyway!)

Then what's to argue about?

mwebber78 wrote:



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I'm on the other end - I'm tired of people letting the manufacturer off the hook. A one year warranty? Gee, that's just enough time for a floor or wall to start getting soft, just in time for the warranty to expire and the manuf. to pass it off as neglect. I'm not defending the Op but I take a bit of exception to the "pass" so many people give these companies.

I can count on 2 hands the number of threads about first time trips resulting in leaking behind, around or near the shower enclosures. It's so common on some products, like the Rockwood Signature Series, that current owners tell new owners to caulk the shower and enclosure before use.

I think some of us are eager to drop the axe on the owner and write a free pass to companies who slap together products and warranty them just long enough to say they have a warranty. Anyone buying a unit should opt for the 2nd year coverage (Forest River) if avalaible and seriosuly consider those who offer it standard (Jayco, K-Z, etc.)

MHO....