Rotten floor due to water leak!

[TennisMan]

I've got an '07 Safari 25-footer FB SE; last time we were camping we noticed a soft spot under the dinette which turned out to be water-damaged rotten wood. Looks like water has been gathering under the linoleum for a long period of time and causing the problem including a crumbling section about eight inches in diameter.

The question of course, is where could the water be coming from? We keep the camper under covered storage so its probably not an external source (rain, etc.) coming thru a window.

Of course, warranty was out in May of 2009 but Airstream is working with us on it. The snag is we need to take it up to the Factory which is 600 miles one-way. Anyone recommend a good repair shop nearer to Atlanta Georgia?

Any ideas on where the leak may be coming from?

Lance

[altamont]

We had some staining (from a leak) on our trailer also. Have not had the courage to pull up the linoleum to check on the extent of damage. My wife mentioned the discoloration a few months into us buying the unit but didn't mention it to me until a few months ago. Way past the 2 year warranty. I called AS and they said the trim piece (under the back window, running from door to furnace probably had a gap in it (true!) and that is where the water got in. The trim piece is to hide where the body meets the floor. I got some AS sealant and went around the whole area. I don't know if it cured it as I also have a leak from one of the top windows over the sofa.

Let me know what AS does to help you out in this situation. Obviously it was a manufacturing defect.

John

[TennisMan]

Had an RV service shop remove the rear trim at the bumper.

THERE WAS NO SEALANT.

It's evident where the water was getting under the rear wall and into the interior.

This is the second 2007 I know about that has had this issue; you may want to check yours!



Lance

[altamont]

Is Airstream going to step up to the plate and repair this for you? this is obviously a case of poor construction from the factory. Probably the same guy that sealed my shower. Are you going to replace your entire floor?

[Krazyjohnny]

You would think they would issue a recall. It really makes you wonder if an Airstream is really built any better than the others doesn't it? They sure make you pay for it!