User Tag List

Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Fireside Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2020
    Location
    Marrero, La
    Posts
    86
    Mentioned
    3 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Water damage to molding in Bedroom along floor due to WH seal

    Almost a year and we notice a little puddle of water in the bedroom along the floor.
    After a closer look the floor to wall molding was deteriorated along the first foot from the water heater.
    After a closer look around the WH I was able to trace it back to the WH seal around the exterior wall had gaps at all the corners.
    We have been having a lot of severe rain here along the Gulf coast so the leak revealed itself.

    Contacted GD and sent them pictures and requested a length of new molding to replace and they quickly got back to me and a piece of molding is on the way for me to repair.

    This is our 1st warranty request small but simply handled. That's an plus for me.

    Oh I did reseal the exterior and keeping an eye on it to make sure.
    Still having lots of rain daily so that should give it a good test.
    Dana & Janet H.
    New Orleans, La.
    Imagine 2450RL (MY2020)
    2018 GMC 1500 Sierra, SLT Z71 4X4

  2. #2
    Site Team WhittleBurner's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Sitting in the sun! FL for along while
    Posts
    8,061
    Blog Entries
    19
    Mentioned
    90 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Keep an eye on the flooring for future damage from being at. Good that your filed a claim it will help if there is a problem in the area in the near future
    Marcy & Gary
    2014 Grand Design - Reflection 303RLS
    2022 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax Longbed SRW
    2015 GMC Denali 3500 - Retired
    2003 F350 - retired
    Michigan
    We're in trouble now, the dog are bloggin'!
    https://3dogsandatrailer.wordpress.com/


  3. #3
    Fireside Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2020
    Location
    Marrero, La
    Posts
    86
    Mentioned
    3 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Most certainly will, I'm waiting on the new molding to come and before removing water damaged piece and observe that wall to floor area.
    If I recall the sub floor is marine grade or at least exterior grade which offers protection against water.
    At this point I think is is only a minimum issue and hopefully only the molding has been damaged.
    The area under the WH looked pretty decent as best as I could tell with a light and mirror. The very corner showed signs of water damage, but that is the framing of the wardrobe and a little harder wood than the molding material.
    I plan to probe the area with a awl to determine if there is deeper damage.
    Dana & Janet H.
    New Orleans, La.
    Imagine 2450RL (MY2020)
    2018 GMC 1500 Sierra, SLT Z71 4X4

  4. #4
    Commercial Member huntr70's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Location
    PA
    Posts
    4,454
    Mentioned
    230 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Be aware that sealants are technically only warranted for 90 days.

    Sealant is a maintenance item.
    Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
    [email protected]
    2011 RAM 3500 SRW Outdoorsman Edition 4X4, 6.7 Cummins--TWEAKED!
    2021 Reflection 310RLS

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

DISCLAIMER:This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Design RV, LLC or any of its affiliates. This is an independent site.