Is the cab area of a Class C RV leaking?
Is the cab area of a Class C RV leaking?
Class C motorhomes are notorious for having leaks in the overhead cab area either from the front window or the roof. Actually, any older rig is notorious for water damage and our twenty-seven-year-old Class C is no exception to this as well.
Why do I have leaks in my RV?
Leaks can develop for maintenance neglect like not caulking roof or window seals. They can also develop from a result of damage to the roof or window area. We have been down a lot of rough roads while exploring this country over the past four years, so damage was bound to happen to our older machine.
What was the crack in the side of my RV?
It also broke the plywood that connects the bed platform to the wall, which made a huge crack in the fiberglass by the driver door. I was able to put a band-aid on it and fix it in the parking lot of a Home Depot, prolonging it for a future more permanent repair down the road.
How much does it cost to fix a leak in an RV?
I did take my RV down to a local RV service center where they performed an overpressure test on the thing. It was pretty much a useless waste of time because the only information I got back was that it was a “leaker”. They wanted something like $3,500.00 to “fix it”.
Class C motorhomes are notorious for having leaks in the overhead cab area either from the front window or the roof. Actually, any older rig is notorious for water damage and our twenty-seven-year-old Class C is no exception to this as well.
Is there a leak in the front of my RV?
The front part of my RV (part over the cab) had a leak in the past. It feels quite soft underneath, like the playwood has become delaminated. Should I replace it, if yes, can I roll the rubber roofing … read more
Where does the leaking come from in a popup camper?
A popup camper roof leak can come from one of two places. It can leak through the canvas roof area or the fiberglass roof area. We’ll talk about how to fix a fiberglass RV in the next section and cover fixing the canvas area in this one.
Why is my fiberglass roof leaking in my RV?
A solid fiberglass roof will only leak if there is damage to the roof. In most cases, a fiberglass roof leak comes from areas where the fiberglass has been cut into to add on items like overhead fans, HVAC systems, etc. We had a leaking roof in our first fiberglass RV because we mounted something in the ceiling (forgot what it was – maybe a lamp).