Wumba
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How old is the TT?
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gmcsmoke
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HappyTrails2U2 wrote:jerem0621 wrote:These delamination post sure make a strong case for the old aluminum sided trailers.
OP...this is terrible and completely unacceptable. Document document document.
Thanks!
There it is! A new record. It didn't take but 3 post on this subject this time to bring out the aluminum siding salesmen. 
Aluminum siding; hiding water damage for years
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travel-lady
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Wumba wrote:How old is the TT?
4 years 2 months old......
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jerem0621
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gmcsmoke wrote:HappyTrails2U2 wrote:jerem0621 wrote:These delamination post sure make a strong case for the old aluminum sided trailers.
OP...this is terrible and completely unacceptable. Document document document.
Thanks!
There it is! A new record. It didn't take but 3 post on this subject this time to bring out the aluminum siding salesmen.
Aluminum siding; hiding water damage for years
Not going to hide for years and not a sales man... Just a comment. Wood is easier to DIY repair on. No intention of causing trouble.....sorry
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westend
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What is the duration of the warranty for the exterior?
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JJBIRISH
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HappyTrails2U2 wrote:jerem0621 wrote:These delamination post sure make a strong case for the old aluminum sided trailers.
OP...this is terrible and completely unacceptable. Document document document.
Thanks!
There it is! A new record. It didn't take but 3 post on this subject this time to bring out the aluminum siding salesmen.
With as many trailers as I have seen like this I am surprised it took 3 post… if I were the OP I would have mentioned it in my opening post…
It is one reason why I will not own a smooth side trailer… or a aluminum sided one with the IMITATION FIBERGLASS end caps…
This problem happens far to often with all brands and IMO has gotten worse not better… it happens enough they should be required to make buyers aware of it and the policy in place to deal with it…
It happen enough and is expensive enough there should be a class action on them…
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thib2722
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I had the same thing happen to my Passport. The cost will be about $9K in the end because they will have to replace the entire roof membrane and the front cap. Call your insurance company.
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travel-lady
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thib2722 wrote:I had the same thing happen to my Passport. The cost will be about $9K in the end because they will have to replace the entire roof membrane and the front cap. Call your insurance company.
You really gave me a scare I called the shop doing the work and he said he has worked on many TT like this and he DOES NOT have to replace the membrane yes he'll be replacing the whole front of the Trailer....Whew..
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thib2722
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Wow... I sure wish the shop I used knew that secret. They had to change the entire membrane and the whole front cap (which comes as one piece). The cost was in the labor. Apparently a lot is involved in removing the membrane and then reapplying a new one and all that caulking and trim work.
Mine started leaking from a hairline crack in the caulking in the front where the roof membrane and front cap met. I check my roof every 6 months, and it wasn't there last time I checked. One day I noticed a small bubble and within days the whole front looked like yours. The guy at the shop showed me why. There is very little wood behind that curved front cap. It's mostly cardboard.
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travel-lady
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thib2722 wrote:Wow... I sure wish the shop I used knew that secret. They had to change the entire membrane and the whole front cap (which comes as one piece). The cost was in the labor. Apparently a lot is involved in removing the membrane and then reapplying a new one and all that caulking and trim work.
Mine started leaking from a hairline crack in the caulking in the front where the roof membrane and front cap met. I check my roof every 6 months, and it wasn't there last time I checked. One day I noticed a small bubble and within days the whole front looked like yours. The guy at the shop showed me why. There is very little wood behind that curved front cap. It's mostly cardboard.
Well I was surprised to find out that they used CARDBOARD also.....Did they replace it with plywood and plastic new insulation and a different kind of outer skin? How old was your trailer? Did Keystone cover it?
They wouldn't even hardly talk with us they said if it was the roof that leaked but this falls under maintenance...we do not have extended coverage did you? Ours started the same way first a little bubble and than the whole front.....My husband also checked it every time we waxed it which is about every 6 mo's
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