Sealant failure within 8mo? 21g

[Hobbymike2000]

Hi guys need some help. Took my Rv in for some warranty Work, was told by the dealership there is a long list of open sealants and Grand Design will not cover as it is passed the 6mo sealant warranty??? Here is the list of items that are being resealed 7.5 Hrs of work @150 an hour. Needless to say is this typical? This is our first RV and just need to make sure its not something I maybe did wrong or is this maintenance I am supposed to be doing every 6 MO? Seems excessive for an 8mo old unit. Might be just my lack of knowledge.

Here is the list of open sealants:
RIGHT SIDE
-outlet
-top of the entry door
-the top front cap to gutter is separating
ROOF
-3 vents/fans
-2 tank vents
-wineguard
LEFT SIDE
-front compartment
-both refer vents
-microwave exhaust
-beltline above fuel fill
both back windows
REAR
-garage door

[NB Canada]

This dealer is scamming you for a big job
Don’t give them 5 cents

Call a mobile tech and get an honest quote or do it yourself

Run from this dealer


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

[Ynot4me2]

This doesn't sound right. Have you done your own visual inspection to confirm what your dealer is quoting? Are there really cracks? If so it's not hard to DIY. We can guide you.

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[Hobbymike2000]

Thanks unfortunately they spoke with my wife this am and she approved since they said it was necessary and we needed to pick it up tomorrow for a trip. They did say that Grand design will cover 2hrs of the work? I have a call in to Grand Design as well to ask them because frankly it seems like a warranty issue if it is one. The dealership is a good 2hrs away from us so I did not visually confirm it.

[Hobbymike2000]

Thanks for the responses.

[NB Canada]

Thanks unfortunately they spoke with my wife this am and she approved since they said it was necessary and we needed to pick it up tomorrow for a trip. They did say that Grand design will cover 2hrs of the work? I have a call in to Grand Design as well to ask them because frankly it seems like a warranty issue if it is one. The dealership is a good 2hrs away from us so I did not visually confirm it.

Definitely not a warranty claim. It is a dealership scam 100 percent
A bet a mobile tech would charge you 200 or less to touch up these areas
Your choice to give them over a 1000 but I wouldn’t

They will be quoting you this every year


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

[Hobbymike2000]

I appreciate the info and definitely will not be falling for it again.

[bertschb]

7.5 hours to reseal stuff???????????? Are you kidding me????????????

I could reseal everything on your list in less than an hour for less than $100 in sealant. It's dealerships like this that give the industry such a horrible reputation. Shame on them.

[DECelt]

Well either they are scamming you or your trailer came from the factory improperly sealed. No way of telling without photos, but I would make sure that you take pictures of all of these supposed sealant issues.
Best of luck...

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[Grandesigner]

OP, please post the name and location of this scammer for others to avoid...