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04-03-2016, 10:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Posts: 275
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Oxidization
So...I'm getting ready to wash/condition the roof, taking black streaks off (AWESOME followed by some wax, perfect), the whole friggin' top cap from the top of the top running lights back to the start of the roof is completely oxidized. I have had my coach for 11 months, bought "brand new", the attenae is rusting as well. The dealer is close to the beach, Mike Thompson RV in Fountain Valley, but this seems odd to me. I also paid extra for the paint sealant that comes with a 5 year warranty, so ?????????? Just another thing to add to the list.
Antone
2015 Forest River FR3 30DS - No Ragrets
Toad - 2011 Jeep Wrangler
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04-04-2016, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Southern California
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Hey Antone, I live in Huntington Beach, CA and store my MH in Costa Mesa. I will check for oxidation next time I take it out. I was planning on washing it before my next trip, anyway.
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2016 FR3 30DS
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04-04-2016, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
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Here you go. We should have never taken delivery 11 months ago, but that's a different story...
    
Antone
2015 Forest River FR3 30DS - No Ragrets
Toad - 2011 Jeep Wrangler
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04-04-2016, 08:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
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I've had mine for 18 months and have the same problem. I've buffed it out twice so far, but it keeps coming back.
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04-04-2016, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Michigan
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Sea spray will kill the chrome…. I had the same thing happen when I went to Florida.
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FW= 2011 270ret Crusader
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04-05-2016, 12:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Posts: 275
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Oxidization
I sent photos to Kevin Stratton, FR3 warranty manager. Looks like they're going to fix it. I'm still within the first year, by 15 days as luck would have it.
Antone
2015 Forest River FR3 30DS - No Ragrets
Toad - 2011 Jeep Wrangler
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04-07-2016, 10:38 AM
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from Cali
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 99
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I've seen a lot of the same corrosion. Specifically the cabinet near the battery access. The latches were completely rested on initial inspection. They repair them but now my door is falling off it's hinges and smashed on the backside from the repair. That's the latest on my list. I'm finishing my solar so I will check my front cap as well.
2015 FR3 30DS
Central Coast of California
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2015 FR3 30DS
2014 Jeep Rubicon X
Central Coast of California
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04-07-2016, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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That antenna is made by Jensen, or should I say sourced or imported by Jensen from our little buddies over the ocean. Put a new one on there and it will rust @ the spring in about 90 days. That has been my experience with 3 of those antennas and we live about 175 miles from the closest saltwater.
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04-07-2016, 06:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 15
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I live in Fountain Valley and bought my 28DS 2015 from Mike Thompsons. I do not have your problems yet but I have had numerous other ones,
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05-24-2016, 12:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Posts: 275
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Oxidization
Front cap was removed and repainted. It looks good, but time will tell.
Antone
2015 Forest River FR3 30DS - No Ragrets
Toad - 2011 Jeep Wrangler
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05-27-2016, 07:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RV Pilot
I've seen a lot of the same corrosion. Specifically the cabinet near the battery access. The latches were completely rested on initial inspection. They repair them but now my door is falling off it's hinges and smashed on the backside from the repair. That's the latest on my list. I'm finishing my solar so I will check my front cap as well.
2015 FR3 30DS
Central Coast of California
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Wow! Lots of corrosions on the locks on mine to.!
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05-27-2016, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 126
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Antone
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No oxidation, but your rust issues I DEFINATELY SHARE! My locks locked up on one of the outside cabinets when I tried to open it. I had to shove a screw driver in the lock with pair of plyers and turn until the whole mechism turned to open. Took the lock off and need to replace, still does not lock yet.
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06-07-2016, 11:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 45
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I just washed and applied a protective coating to my roof. I've been told by a local RV repair guy, whom I trust, that We should hit the roof with a protectant at least twice a year if it's sitting in the sun. Just spray it on and rub it around with a with a rag. It's fairly thick stuff. Here's a picture of the product I use.  
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06-08-2016, 12:45 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 30
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I live in the Midwest and my baggage door latches are corroded too. Have any do-it-yourselfers out there found an aftermarket baggage door latch and done a swap out? Thanks for any pointers.
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06-27-2016, 03:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 580
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I don't like going up on the roof of my 15 30DS. It feels like the roof will cave in with every step.
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