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01-09-2016, 12:26 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
Vineland
, New Jersey
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 7
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Crack in roof
Have a crack in my 2015 flying cloud 28 ft
It's about 6 months old
Found the crack when I was washing it
The crack was by the airvent for the shower
I would like to know if Anyone else had a crack in their roof
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01-09-2016, 12:58 PM
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Rivet Master 
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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In the roof metal itself?
Certainly not a common problem. Definitely a warranty issue for Airstream to take care of.
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01-09-2016, 05:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1998 30' Excella 1000
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 546
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I can't imagine how the roof sheets could be structurally stressed without it showing up on the sidewalls. Have service people been up on your roof? Would love to see a pic.
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01-10-2016, 06:26 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Vineland
, New Jersey
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 7
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you can see picture if you look under photos
Heading crack
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01-10-2016, 06:44 AM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,363
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flowers780
you can see picture if you look under photos
Heading crack
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Hope you don't mind that I posted a thumbnail of your "crack" on your thread.
It certainly looks like a hairline crack. Are you sure it's not a scratch? Even a deep scratch? If it's a crack it will (or has) leaked and will be a long term problem. Time for a visit to an authorized service center or Jackson Center.
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Lucius and Danielle
1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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01-10-2016, 07:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,140
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Wouldn't that just be in the white finish, and not the aluminum?
Perhaps it could just be "fixed" with some crack sealant.
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01-10-2016, 07:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaLevel
Wouldn't that just be in the white finish, and not the aluminum?
Perhaps it could just be "fixed" with some crack sealant.
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The aluminum panels on the roof have white enamel paint that's baked on.
Colonial Airstream's Patrick Botticelli talks about this in the video below.
(One minute and 40 seconds into the video.)
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01-10-2016, 08:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverGate
The aluminum panels on the roof have white enamel paint that's baked on.
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True, but it can be scratched exposing the aluminum. In the photo it looks like a scratch to me.
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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01-10-2016, 09:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Put a couple drops of water on the crack.
Does it disappear into the crack?
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WBCCI# 30676
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01-10-2016, 09:40 AM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,363
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cwf
Put a couple drops of water on the crack.
Does it disappear into the crack?
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That seems like a good idea. If it's a crack the water will wick into the crack to some extent.
The OP could also push (lightly) on one side of the crack to see if the aluminum on one side of the crack moves independently of the opposite side of the crack.
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Lucius and Danielle
1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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01-10-2016, 08:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1987 32' Excella
Nepean
, Ontario
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,414
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Instead of water, get a bottle of Captain Tolley's and use a fine brush, q-tip or even a toothpick to drop some on the crack. If it doesn't wick in, then there was never a crack; if it does wick in it will seal the crack - it's a win-win situation.
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AIR 12148
1987 Excella 32-foot
1999 Dodge Ram 2500HD Diesel
WBCCI 8080
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01-11-2016, 09:28 AM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,363
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blkmagikca
Instead of water, get a bottle of Captain Tolley's and use a fine brush, q-tip or even a toothpick to drop some on the crack. If it doesn't wick in, then there was never a crack; if it does wick in it will seal the crack - it's a win-win situation.
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Never hear of Captain Tolley's before this. Seems like an interesting product and perhaps something many of us would like to have in our "tool box."
If it really is a crack it should be covered under warranty for a 2015 trailer.
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Lucius and Danielle
1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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01-11-2016, 09:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nvestysly
Never hear of Captain Tolley's before this. Seems like an interesting product and perhaps something many of us would like to have in our "tool box."
If it really is a crack it should be covered under warranty for a 2015 trailer.
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Yup! Magic juice! Once you find a "leak" retreat regularly just to be sure.
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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01-11-2016, 10:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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For pesky small leaks start putting one drop on every rivet in the roof within 2 feet of the leak.
After you've done 10,000 bizillion rivets - look closely at your running lights, remove and recaulk them.
Do NOT ask me how I know this.
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01-16-2016, 11:03 AM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,363
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Where's the OP? We don't know yet if it was a scratch or crack.
What's the latest?
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Lucius and Danielle
1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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01-22-2016, 12:14 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Vineland
, New Jersey
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 7
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Dealer said it was a scrach
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