2009 Sundance Roof

Mjaycox

Member
Update: Took my RV in for a check up a month ago. They just got back to me with their systems check report. They said 4 cutter seals along the roof need to be resealed and it will take 6-8 hours and it will cost $1200. Like I said in my original post the RV has always been covered and I don’t have any leaks. I only take it out 2-3 times a year and it’s only in the summer. Do I need this if I never take it out in the rain. Does a roof need this after 12 years? Just curious what the group has to say.

I purchased our 2009 fifth wheel in 2015 from a private owner. He always kept it protected from the weather by keeping it in his barn. Since purchasing I had a RV carport built and have kept it protected too. About the only thing I have done in the six years is have the bearings packed and replaced the tires. I’ve had no issues at all but want to take it in this fall to have it checked out just for peace of mind. My question to other owners is there anything I should be asking them to check that I might be missing? I live in the Seattle area so I’m glad I keep it covered. I’ll have them check the roof, AC, slides, appliances, etc… Thanks in advance.
 
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sengli

Well-known member
My first thought is spend a weekend or two in it, and just see if everything is working okay. For the same reasons you replaced your tires for age, the slide seals might be getting hard and checked as well. And as always the roof, and all surfaces that have caulking on them should be looked at to see if there is any areas that need touched up. I too keep my RV under a large car port, so it keeps the majority of the inclement weather off the largest part of my rig, but outside is hard on anything.
 

Mjaycox

Member
My first thought is spend a weekend or two in it, and just see if everything is working okay. For the same reasons you replaced your tires for age, the slide seals might be getting hard and checked as well. And as always the roof, and all surfaces that have caulking on them should be looked at to see if there is any areas that need touched up. I too keep my RV under a large car port, so it keeps the majority of the inclement weather off the largest part of my rig, but outside is hard on anything.
I just took it out last weekend and everything worked great. I’m taking it out again at the end of the month.
 
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