Tweitekamp
Active Member
Hello all! I am new to the forum and the potential new owner of a 2010 2998 sundance bunkhouse. We put money down on it last week but they are going through it doing a full prep for us before we take it home. So I do not have it now and still have my Jayco in hand.
During my "inspection" of the unit while on the lot, I climbed on the room and walked around. I noticed on the dinette slide there were 3 small bubbles and the tape that must act as a seal was somewhat pulled up. Just looked like it was a bit aged and needed to be replaced. The bubbles were in the center of the slide. Again, they are pretty small (2x3) or so. There is no delamination anywhere on the unit. Believe me.... I know delamination because my jayco is shot! Previous owner didn't take care of it at all and I didn't know what to look for when I bought it! But I have gone over this camper with a fine tooth and comb and this is the only area of concern for the most part. If the dealer was going to retape that edge would you be hesitant to purchase this unit? The dealer said it was normal. It did sit out all summer on the lot and it was extremely hot in Illinois this summer! So I can somewhat believe what this guy is saying plus from what I have read it may be a bit normal. I don't have pictures...sorry. The rest of the roof looks good. The camper was only used 5 times in 2011 and the guy traded it in on a bunkhouse with a outdoor kitchen. Only reason for trade was to upgrade.
I guess the other area of concern was in the bunkhouse. There is a window that is the emergency exit. The kids had it open one time when it rained and the wallpaper is wrinkled. The dealer said there is no damage structurally and he can straighten the wallpaper. He said the walls are all aluminum. I can't hardly believe that! If water got in there, doesn't it wrinkle the luan that the wallpaper is glued to? Is there anything deeper in the wall that can soak up the water and cause problems. I have no problem walking away from teh deal, but if it is fixable I want to repair it. I was hoping someone could fill me in on the structure of the walls. My concern is if water got in and there is evidence on the wallpaper, could it be deeper in the wall and eventually cause delamination from the interior of the wall.
I have always in the past had older units and battled various issues. I am sick and tired of fixing other peoples mistakes and want to purchase a newer unit that will provide us several years of reliable service. That is why I am asking questions. If the roof slide isn't a major concern to anybody and feel like replacing the tape and making sure all the seals are good before we leave the dealership is a good ideal, I will still get it. The paneling in the bunk is a bigger concern for us. I understand how that can happen and it is a honest mistake with rain, but if it has the potential to be a structure problem, I will run away from the deal. The guy said they stuck some tester in the wall that senses moisture and said it was dry. I want to see that test done again in front of my own eyes!
Tell me if I am right or wrong please!!!
Looking forward to more conversation with everyone!
Todd
During my "inspection" of the unit while on the lot, I climbed on the room and walked around. I noticed on the dinette slide there were 3 small bubbles and the tape that must act as a seal was somewhat pulled up. Just looked like it was a bit aged and needed to be replaced. The bubbles were in the center of the slide. Again, they are pretty small (2x3) or so. There is no delamination anywhere on the unit. Believe me.... I know delamination because my jayco is shot! Previous owner didn't take care of it at all and I didn't know what to look for when I bought it! But I have gone over this camper with a fine tooth and comb and this is the only area of concern for the most part. If the dealer was going to retape that edge would you be hesitant to purchase this unit? The dealer said it was normal. It did sit out all summer on the lot and it was extremely hot in Illinois this summer! So I can somewhat believe what this guy is saying plus from what I have read it may be a bit normal. I don't have pictures...sorry. The rest of the roof looks good. The camper was only used 5 times in 2011 and the guy traded it in on a bunkhouse with a outdoor kitchen. Only reason for trade was to upgrade.
I guess the other area of concern was in the bunkhouse. There is a window that is the emergency exit. The kids had it open one time when it rained and the wallpaper is wrinkled. The dealer said there is no damage structurally and he can straighten the wallpaper. He said the walls are all aluminum. I can't hardly believe that! If water got in there, doesn't it wrinkle the luan that the wallpaper is glued to? Is there anything deeper in the wall that can soak up the water and cause problems. I have no problem walking away from teh deal, but if it is fixable I want to repair it. I was hoping someone could fill me in on the structure of the walls. My concern is if water got in and there is evidence on the wallpaper, could it be deeper in the wall and eventually cause delamination from the interior of the wall.
I have always in the past had older units and battled various issues. I am sick and tired of fixing other peoples mistakes and want to purchase a newer unit that will provide us several years of reliable service. That is why I am asking questions. If the roof slide isn't a major concern to anybody and feel like replacing the tape and making sure all the seals are good before we leave the dealership is a good ideal, I will still get it. The paneling in the bunk is a bigger concern for us. I understand how that can happen and it is a honest mistake with rain, but if it has the potential to be a structure problem, I will run away from the deal. The guy said they stuck some tester in the wall that senses moisture and said it was dry. I want to see that test done again in front of my own eyes!
Tell me if I am right or wrong please!!!
Looking forward to more conversation with everyone!
Todd
