If its an 08 , he needs to look at the paperwork he signed but most likely he bought it as-is and the dealer offered an extended warranty......by declining he assumed all responsibility for it. but again some states have lemon laws that apply to used vehicles, the problem would be that 6 months have passed and the dealer can claim buyers remorse.
first thing I would do is find the leak and repair it and get a dehumidifier in there to get the moisture out before more damage occurs such as mold and delamination of wall coverings ceilings floors and such....these can add up fast if not taken care of.
best way to dehumidify the unit is to get the heat of the coach around 75 to 80 so the water begins to vaporize and the humidifier will remove it.....make sure all windows are closed and you empty the tank on the dehumidifier every couple of hours
This will take a couple of days to do......unsure if Serve- Pro is in your area but if they are they can do this for you , or any fire clean up company
hope this helps good luck
Mike
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 5th of March 2013 07:55:23 AM
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 5th of March 2013 07:58:54 AM
bacardiron said
09:57 AM Mar 5, 2013
Hello, here's the deal. We purchased our dream home used 6 months or so ago in the late summer early fall season from an RV dealer. We did not yet have a truck to haul it as it is a 2008 Drv 32TK3 and we wanted an F450 to pull it. Two months later we bought our truck and brought our new used rig home. The season was over so I winterized it and put it away for the winter without even getting to use it. Just last week I was checking on it and was shocked to see that the floor of the rear living area was soaking wet!! We were devastated. There were no signs of it leaking when we bought it in the late summer, no marks on the walls or ceiling or floor. The dealer did offer us an extended warranty but we declined due to the cost and the great shape of the unit. We paid a good price for this unit and feel that it should not leak, we are wondering what people think the dealer is responsible for when we declined the warranty. With the cost of the unit and the truck we do not have a lot of capital to spend on fixing it, the truck we bought also has issues. For now we are planning to store it under covered storage thru the rainy months, we live in the rainy Northwest. Any thoughts out there as what we could do?
Lucky Mike said
02:57 PM Mar 5, 2013
you dont say if the unit was new or used.........if it is new it will be under warranty most likely......if it is used and the state you bought it in has an As-is clause and you declined the warranty it will be tough to get the dealer to cover it.
I also would concur , you would need to consult with an attorney
look your paper work over very well
VanMar said
03:38 PM Mar 5, 2013
Lucky Mike wrote:
you dont say if the unit was new or used.........if it is new it will be under warranty most likely......
Mike
It's an '08 and he bought it six months ago.....let's see, that makes it, uh...........where's my calendar
V
(C'mon, Vance, think before hiitting the 'submit' button) Oops!
Technomadia said
04:15 PM Mar 5, 2013
Sorry to hear this happened.
Do you have full coverage insurance on the rig? Have you checked into seeing if this sort of incident is covered?
- Cherie
canuck said
05:30 PM Mar 5, 2013
Mike is giving good advice here. You need to dry things before mould sets in and damage occurs to the structure. A dehummidifer and fans blowing across the effected area will dry it the quickest. You may have to pull the underpad in order to dry things properly. You should check the enclosed under side of the unit as the membrane on the bottom of the unit can trap moisture in the insulation under the floor and cause even more damage. It is surprising how quickly all this can occur, so the sooner the better.
Scott
The Bear II said
06:51 PM Mar 5, 2013
Does it have a roof mounted air conditioner near or above where the water was.
If the bolts that tighten the A/C unit down to the roof aren't tightened properly you will get a leak. The water comes down through the A/C ceiling trim piece.
bacardiron said
09:41 PM Mar 5, 2013
Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I think my first plan of attack is tho get the rig out of the elements so it can dry out. I found a covered RV storage facility ( though it's 3 hrs away). If I put a heater in it and the water is not entering anymore I hope I can dry it out enough to prevent any further damage. I will not be able to put a dehumidifier in it or a Driz-Air because of the distance away. When the weather gets better I will have it repaired at a shop. If the dealer I bought it from will not help out I will go somewhere else, maybe Camping World. Anyone know of a good reputable place in the Bellingham/Seattle area ?
krackle12 said
10:41 PM Mar 5, 2013
teaberryeagle wrote:
Best place to start, in my opinion, would be to consult with your attorney... the dealer should have a moral obligation to correct this problem since the rig could have been misrepresentated and since you haven't had it very long, nor have ever put it on the road.....
I agree with teaberryeagle. Its funny how fast many organization snap to attention when they get a letter from an attorney.
NWescapee said
11:17 PM Mar 5, 2013
We had a water issue with our very first trailer after we moved to Seattle and had to replace the entire floor. Luckily that unit was only 14 feet long and my husband was able to do all the work himself. Regarding a good repair place in the Seattle area, Sumner RV is about 30 miles south of Seattle and we've had reasonable service from them over the past few years.
GENECOP said
12:54 AM Mar 6, 2013
bacardiron wrote:
Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I think my first plan of attack is tho get the rig out of the elements so it can dry out. I found a covered RV storage facility ( though it's 3 hrs away). If I put a heater in it and the water is not entering anymore I hope I can dry it out enough to prevent any further damage. I will not be able to put a dehumidifier in it or a Driz-Air because of the distance away. When the weather gets better I will have it repaired at a shop. If the dealer I bought it from will not help out I will go somewhere else, maybe Camping World. Anyone know of a good reputable place in the Bellingham/Seattle area ?
Please google RV SERVICE REVIEWS you can search by area and find the highest rated RV service place in the Bellingham area. Don't just go to Camping World....
Jack Mayer said
02:13 AM Mar 6, 2013
I'm sorry to say, but from the info you have presented YOU are responsible. The dealer has nothing to do with it. You purchased a used vehicle and declined an extended warranty. What is it that anyone would expect the dealer to do at this point? IF they do anything it is simply for "good will"...they are certainly not under any obligation to do anything six months later.
It is likely not the "end of the world". Fix the leak, and dry things out and things will likely be fine. UNLESS this is a recurring leak that has been there for a long time. Then there could be some permanent damage. IF that was the case you should go back to the dealer and have a little discussion - they are under an obligation to reveal problems with the rig....at least in most states. They would know about a leak.
RVs leak. That is a fact. Every year they need to be carefully inspected and maintained to prevent leaks.
If its an 08 , he needs to look at the paperwork he signed but most likely he bought it as-is and the dealer offered an extended warranty......by declining he assumed all responsibility for it. but again some states have lemon laws that apply to used vehicles, the problem would be that 6 months have passed and the dealer can claim buyers remorse.
first thing I would do is find the leak and repair it and get a dehumidifier in there to get the moisture out before more damage occurs such as mold and delamination of wall coverings ceilings floors and such....these can add up fast if not taken care of.
best way to dehumidify the unit is to get the heat of the coach around 75 to 80 so the water begins to vaporize and the humidifier will remove it.....make sure all windows are closed and you empty the tank on the dehumidifier every couple of hours
This will take a couple of days to do......unsure if Serve- Pro is in your area but if they are they can do this for you , or any fire clean up company
hope this helps good luck
Mike
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 5th of March 2013 07:55:23 AM
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 5th of March 2013 07:58:54 AM
Hello, here's the deal. We purchased our dream home used 6 months or so ago in the late summer early fall season from an RV dealer. We did not yet have a truck to haul it as it is a 2008 Drv 32TK3 and we wanted an F450 to pull it. Two months later we bought our truck and brought our new used rig home. The season was over so I winterized it and put it away for the winter without even getting to use it. Just last week I was checking on it and was shocked to see that the floor of the rear living area was soaking wet!! We were devastated. There were no signs of it leaking when we bought it in the late summer, no marks on the walls or ceiling or floor. The dealer did offer us an extended warranty but we declined due to the cost and the great shape of the unit. We paid a good price for this unit and feel that it should not leak, we are wondering what people think the dealer is responsible for when we declined the warranty. With the cost of the unit and the truck we do not have a lot of capital to spend on fixing it, the truck we bought also has issues. For now we are planning to store it under covered storage thru the rainy months, we live in the rainy Northwest. Any thoughts out there as what we could do?
I also would concur , you would need to consult with an attorney
look your paper work over very well
Mike
It's an '08 and he bought it six months ago.....let's see, that makes it, uh...........where's my calendar
V
(C'mon, Vance, think before hiitting the 'submit' button) Oops!
Do you have full coverage insurance on the rig? Have you checked into seeing if this sort of incident is covered?
- Cherie
Scott
If the bolts that tighten the A/C unit down to the roof aren't tightened properly you will get a leak. The water comes down through the A/C ceiling trim piece.
I agree with teaberryeagle. Its funny how fast many organization snap to attention when they get a letter from an attorney.
Regarding a good repair place in the Seattle area, Sumner RV is about 30 miles south of Seattle and we've had reasonable service from them over the past few years.
Please google RV SERVICE REVIEWS you can search by area and find the highest rated RV service place in the Bellingham area. Don't just go to Camping World....
It is likely not the "end of the world". Fix the leak, and dry things out and things will likely be fine. UNLESS this is a recurring leak that has been there for a long time. Then there could be some permanent damage. IF that was the case you should go back to the dealer and have a little discussion - they are under an obligation to reveal problems with the rig....at least in most states. They would know about a leak.
RVs leak. That is a fact. Every year they need to be carefully inspected and maintained to prevent leaks.