2015 elevation Richmound

Regal52 · 06-03-2018, 10:56 AM

I own 2015 elevation Richmound nice rv but all kinds of silly things but the biggest problem is the sealant they used it's looks some kind of acrylic caulking that is separating from the rv walls causing water leaks. Water in the bedroom tipout the worse. Not sure anyone's come across this same issue

Papa-T · 06-03-2018, 12:18 PM

Show us some pictures so we can see what your talking about.

Regal52 · 06-04-2018, 06:11 AM

OK sorry it took so long to reply but I was at work when you replied. But anyway here a few photos . The last 2 photos
Are of the tipout that's the caulking above pin stripe

**Lloyd** · 06-04-2018, 07:35 AM

Your pics are a little hazy, but it looks to me like normal cracking do to age, and flexing. That is a problem that comes with owning a RV. I usually go over mine every year to see if there are areas that need re caulking.

There is a couple brands of caulk used for the job.
Pro flex and Dicor. I know Dicor has a lap sealant used on the sides, and a self leveling used on the roof. Regardless of which one you use, it's advisable to remove the old caulk first and clean up the area (I use rubbing alcohol) before applying the new caulk.

There is also etern bond tape.

Steve7 · 06-04-2018, 08:56 AM

For the window and hatch sealants, I recommend something like Geocel Pro Flex Rv Flexible Sealant. This stuff if pliable and easy to work with. Just clean off the old like Lloyd said. It is not made to adhere to prior sealant.

Regal52 · 06-04-2018, 09:15 AM

OK thanks guys I was going to try and find a window and door urethane sealant flexible and lasts but I am just customer as to the crap they used from the manufacturer and why separation after 3 yrs . In my opinion it's pretty shoddy work I will take your suggestions into consideration and again thanks

Papa-T · 06-04-2018, 04:10 PM

I like the pro flex myself.

Regal52 · 06-07-2018, 09:25 AM

Well as a result. If crossroads shoddy workmanship on sealing theses units the floor in my bedroom tipout is rotten along with delimitation on the ramp door. Very disappointed In there craftsmanship and quality control. Can't believe in 3 years I have water damage on 70,000 dollar unit crossroads should be a shamed of themselves

Papa-T · 06-07-2018, 10:14 AM

They should be, but of course their not. They would say maintenance prevention. As I always say; you get screwed at the drive thru.

joep · 06-08-2018, 05:10 AM

Same on my 2013 elevation 2810,no sign of leaks but now the front wall needs to be replaced,the wood rotted out.

Regal52 · 06-08-2018, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa-T

They should be, but of course their not. They would say maintenance prevention. As I always say; you get screwed at the drive thru.

Yeah if the unit was a few years older but three years I'd have to maintain company poor quality

joep · 06-09-2018, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regal52

Yeah if the unit was a few years older but three years I'd have to maintain company poor quality

Totally agree, bought it new and took good care of it not happy at all.

Regal52 · 06-10-2018, 04:38 PM

Well 3 days later lots of time and about 500 bucks a new floor in the tipout got pics if there's any intetest and also try and help anyone in the same predicament just ask

bws1105 · 06-11-2018, 07:05 PM

I would be interested in pics. I've got water damage in the floor in my hauler, I am still trying how to figure out how to take care of it myself.

**Lloyd** · 06-11-2018, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regal52

Well 3 days later lots of time and about 500 bucks a new floor in the tipout got pics if there's any intetest and also try and help anyone in the same predicament just ask

Yes, by all means, pics would be great.

Regal52 · 07-14-2018, 04:41 AM

Sorry for the slow response but here some pics Again sorry I'll have to send pics in segments

Regal52 · 07-14-2018, 04:45 AM

Here are more

bws1105 · 07-14-2018, 03:26 PM

Did you do the replacement yourself, or did you send it out to be done?
Any tips for someone in a similar predicament?

Regal52 · 07-17-2018, 07:11 AM

Did it myself and yes whatever you need to know let me know I'll help anyway I can

bws1105 · 07-17-2018, 09:37 AM

My issue is in the hauler. I took off the aluminum plate back there and discovered that the black rubber mat is actually under the frame, so I am going to have to cut it to remove it. It is also glued down pretty well, so it looks like when I do take it off it will be pretty well ruined.

For now I am just avoiding that spot

Thanks,
Bill

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