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Old 05-12-2015, 10:06 PM   #1
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Full body paint cracking at seams in king pin area

We have a 2015 Cardinal fifth wheel. While looking around underneath in the king pin area I can see where the paint is cracking and peeling away where they painted over the caulk. Anyone else with this problem and a way to fix it? Thank You!
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Old 05-12-2015, 11:44 PM   #2
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Don't have that problem, but caulking shrinks as it drys out. Might never get paint to stick to it.
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Old 05-13-2015, 12:08 AM   #3
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We are experiencing the same problem with our 2013 cardinal. The paint is cracking just below the water trough towards the top of the RV. It is being repaired as I write this, although camping world has not told me how they are going to fix it. Do you have any pictures? This is what ours looks like. Jerry Click image for larger version

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Old 05-13-2015, 07:37 AM   #4
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I believe there are a lot more brand new "Full Body Paint" RV's out there and I am one of them. I'll try to attach a picture.


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Old 05-13-2015, 07:39 AM   #5
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Both corners along with many other spots and the cracked paint in the caulked seams.


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Old 05-13-2015, 04:04 PM   #6
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I am one of the Full Body Paint. I have a 2012 Cedar Creek That was purchased in June 2012 and spent Oct. 2012 Thu Jan 2013getting paint and few other warranty problems fixed Most problems fixed the first week then the paint... Among other problems......i Better stop now...
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Old 05-14-2015, 01:21 PM   #7
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Where did you get your paint work done?
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Old 05-14-2015, 06:03 PM   #8
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Where did you get your paint work done?
Sorry to be late on this one as I was trying to find a WAX that will shine this Paint. NO luck!!
Paint job was done thru dealer, small outfit in Memphis that works only on full body paints...Found out Roof area was not prepared properly at Factory. that is why that flaked off..
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Dealer and Forest River went back an forth weather to send unit back to factory for service on paint..
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