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Main Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: ge_montana on September 26, 2012, 04:15:21 pm
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While i was working getting the AC going i ran across something that seemed odd.
I had decided to buy and replace the only replaceable part in our AC unit, before we declared it dead (Yeah it was worth spending $32 to buy it and try it, didn't work and the flames only shot out about 4 inches from the starting capacitor. Exciting!) By the way i found a great place for getting all sorts of odd parts for RB stuff in Houston, the part was here by 10:00 am. http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv_parts_rv_accessories.htm
Went ahead and ordered the new AC at $875, plus shipping, and two hours to install from a local dealer. A lot less than quoted at Lazy Days in Tampa.
Anyhow on the way to getting the cap off the AC and put in the part, i went aloft via a step ladder on the side of the PC instead of the sturdy ladder on the rear cap. I noticed when i reached up from the 12 foot step ladder that there is a void between the plastic cap on the roof and the base below it. The void seems to extend away from the curved edge of the roof about a foot and for two feet front and back.
I looked up in the forum so see if anyone had reported this as a problem in the past. Ron D had commented back in 2009 on a thread from another owner, back then but there seemed to be no follow up on that thread. I emailed Ron D who could not remember the post and commented that it had not been problem for him.
Before i contact Kermit about my RV, has any one else noted this type of void on the edge of their roof near where it rounds to the side?
Greg
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To help clarify, I do have the same fiberglass sheathing condition as Greg in a small flat area or two on my own roof, but it has not caused any type of problem. No buckling, rippling or any other issue. Regardless it has always been a bit concerning to me too. I should also include that mine doesn't seem to be getting worse over the years which keeps my worries way down.
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To help clarify, I do have the same fiberglass sheathing condition as Greg in a small flat area or two on my own roof, but it has not caused any type of problem. No buckling, rippling or any other issue. Regardless it has always been a bit concerning to me too. I should also include that mine doesn't seem to be getting worse over the years which keeps my worries way down.
Same for my 2010 2551.
Bob A
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Must be something about those 2010 2551's; mine was seperated in the exact same spot, right at the rounded area where roof joins sde wall. Never seemed to bother but I did not keep it long enough to see if it was spreading. My 3100 is A-OK on top, I just had a small headliner sag that I had to re-glue to fix on the inside!. Carry on, Thanks, Ron