New Transcend 321BH sharp debris under roof membrane

migd2865

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Hello,

We are new to RVing, and bought a 2024 Transcend Xplor 321BH in April--so it's still very newish. I have been up on the roof a few times and never noticed anything odd until today. I noticed a sharp, pointed object pointed upward, under the roof membrane. I assume it is a screw, but not sure.

I contacted the dealer but am anticipating a response denying warranty service until it penetrates the membrane. I don't want to wait that long for obvious reasons, and I don't want to puncture it myself and say "see, it's penetrating now!"

I am not opposed to fixing it myself to save the gas money and time of bringing it into the dealer which is 20 miles away.

So, what is the best way to handle this? It will poke through eventually, I am almost positive. Should I try to manipulate it and make it lay flat? Make a small cut, remove it, and patch it with a few dabs of dicor lap sealant? A larger dicor or eternabond patch with dicor on the edges? I am worried if I don't cut it and remove it, that it will poke through any patch I put over it because it is that sharp.

I welcome all ideas. Thank you.
 

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First off, it looks like this is your first post, welcome aboard. Yes, I'd be concerned with the object in your picture. You really have two choices: warranty or do it yourself. I might begin by reaching out to GD customer service with your VIN and see what they say. But while you're waiting for the warranty dust to settle, as you say the roof might get punctured on its own. Your described fix sounds good to me. Make a small cut just big enough to remove whatever is under there. Then Etenabond the slit, and lap seal the whole patch. This might void your warranty, but at least you'll be able to use your coach.
 
I tend to agree (meaning I would forgo the Dealer) and repair myself. Slice it, seal it and let the four winds blow. The very last thing you want is some kid with a Buck knife and a caulking gun on your new roof.
 

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