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Old 06-18-2020, 06:46 PM   #1
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Warping outer shell

Just noticed this on my 2013 Coachman 29 DDS. Checked inside walls and ceiling thinking it was water but no stains or sign of rot.
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Old 06-18-2020, 08:23 PM   #2
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Looks like delamination to me.
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Old 06-19-2020, 08:44 AM   #3
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So outer skin separating? Does it need repaired?
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Old 06-19-2020, 01:49 PM   #4
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So outer skin separating? Does it need repaired?
That's up to you. But the cause of water intrusion into the cap, needs to be determined. Most likely bad roof caulking on the front.
How often do you inspect the roof caulking? Should be done a minimum of every 6 months.
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Old 06-19-2020, 03:03 PM   #5
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Wash, Inspect and rechaulk every 6mo.
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Old 06-19-2020, 03:04 PM   #6
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Wasn't there a week ago.
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Old 06-19-2020, 03:07 PM   #7
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I saw a thread or two about this very thing... I will try to find

I thought there was another reason found
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Old 06-19-2020, 03:19 PM   #8
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maybe this will help a little

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Thanks!
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I don’t think the links worked correctly. Sorry for that. Google it and there are lots of articles about it. Seems like adhesion comes to mind with sun and humidity into play. I guess I am just hoping it isn’t water. That is always my worst nightmare. Good luck.
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I found them, thanks
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