Underside Membrane (Coroplast) Compromised

[Big Myke]

During the acceptance inspection of our 2019 315RLTS this past weekend, we found that the two theater recliners would not turn on, which led to the discovery that the GFI was tripping throughout the trailer. The Service department immediately went to work and found an open fault on an inline fuse block in the underside. On Sunday when I was crawling over, under, in and out of everywhere I could, I noticed that they had cut open the underside membrane (for lack of proper term) to repair the circuit and then covered the approx. 3 ft. cuts with duct tape.

I love duct tape. But I know that it is not a lifetime repair in even the best of situations. Shame on me for not going under the rig when they were done.

So, my question is: should I just get some black Flex Tape - bullet proof (IMHO) in several applications where I have used it - to replace the duct tape they put on or should I ask them for a more permanent fix to what was a brand new sealed underside?

Updated thread title so search engine finds it when other search for "Coroplast") -Moderator Howard

 

[Country Campers]

I think I would ask the dealer what kind of tape , if you are not satisfied then have them make necessary improvements. If what they suggest does not appeal to you, you may want to do yourself.
Seems like they did a shotty job already.

Brian

 

[AZCM98]

I believe they call it Coroplast . My first camper they did a repair and used tape. I freaked out at first but then discovered the industry uses duct or other type of tapes for underbelly repairs.

 

[BabyBober]

The "membrane" is Coroplast https://www.coroplast.com/ not chloroplast. It is "nothing more" then plastic corrugated cardboard. There is really nothing unique about it at all other then it being plastic it doesn't rot and is VERY light. Your flex tape idea is just fine...

JIm

 

[livinthelife]

We discovered that they had opened the Coroplast on our rig sometime before we got it, but the fix was to put in a zipper. Big, plastic zipper.

At least tape doesn't leak. Zippers are not watertight.

 

[Big Myke]

I think I would ask the dealer what kind of tape , if you are not satisfied then have them make necessary improvements. If what they suggest does not appeal to you, you may want to do yourself.
Seems like they did a shotty job already.

Brian

Thanks, Brian. I will call them. I bought new from them because they had been so good to us on service with our last TT that we had not purchased from them. I'm sure they will do whatever it takes to remedy to me. I just wanted to know if I was over reacting. I will follow up when resolved either way.

Mike

 

[Big Myke]

Thanks, Jim.

Mike

 

[Dreamin' Dreamers]

Whoa Nelley!!! Your buying a brand new trailer. It did not come from the factory like that. I would not accept anything except a new Coroplast panel. Just to quell future ramifications....IMHO.

 

[Big Myke]

Whoa Nelley!!! Your buying a brand new trailer. It did not come from the factory like that. I would not accept anything except a new Coroplast panel. Just to quell future ramifications....IMHO.

Thanks, Duane. I am contacting them today.

Mike

 

[Bob/OlallaWA]

Nothing wrong with tape if the proper type is used. That will not be the only place it is cut in a couple years.

 

[Country Campers]

Mike

An add on I just remembered , If your spare tire is undermount towards the back of the camper you may want to drop it and see how big of a hole is above the tire in the coroplast.
Mine was big enough to drive a truck thru.
Taped it up with gorilla tape.

Brian

 

[Aridon]

Never had issues with taping it. I seriously doubt they'll install a new coroplast nor would I expect that.

 

[dmoore]

Mike

An add on I just remembered , If your spare tire is undermount towards the back of the camper you may want to drop it and see how big of a hole is above the tire in the coroplast.
Mine was big enough to drive a truck thru.
Taped it up with gorilla tape.

Brian

Just my thought but, why would a dealer cut the coroplast when removing a few screws to gain access would be the acceptable dealer maintenance procedure? ALSO.... check your spare tire [if it is an undermount]. Make sure it is mounted so that you can access the valve stem to check air pressure. I had the flip my spare tire to get access to the valve stem.

 

[minnow101]

Just my thought but, why would a dealer cut the coroplast when removing a few screws to gain access would be the acceptable dealer maintenance procedure? ALSO.... check your spare tire [if it is an undermount]. Make sure it is mounted so that you can access the valve stem to check air pressure. I had the flip my spare tire to get access to the valve stem.

Because cutting a hole and taping it up is muck quicker than removing several screws and dropping the coroplast.

They do make a special tape for colorplast repairs. It works and sticks very well. I bought and used it and carry it with me in our RV. Duct tape not last and will fall off.

 

[JColeman]

They do make a special tape for colorplast repairs. It works and sticks very well. I bought and used it and carry it with me in our RV. Duct tape not last and will fall off.

Link to the product please?

 

[howson]

Because cutting a hole and taping it up is muck quicker than removing several screws and dropping the coroplast.

They do make a special tape for colorplast repairs. It works and sticks very well. I bought and used it and carry it with me in our RV. Duct tape not last and will fall off.

I want to know what it is, too!

 

[minnow101]

Link to the product please?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V974DKG/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[COLRetired]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V974DKG/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks, just put this in my Amazon cart = will get some to have on hand when we do our next Amazon purchase.

Pete

 

[Cate&Rob]

Link to the product please?

They make that same tape with a zipper in the middle.
https://www.amazon.com/Flex-Mend-MobileHome-Bottom-Repair-Underbelly/dp/B00BJ640JG

The tape is continuous under the zipper so that you can wait to open the zipper and cut the tape if you need to open this area again.
One problem is that the zipper is a fixed length and cannot be disconnected at either end. I purchased some of this a while ago . . . planning to make an opening panel, but because the zipper only opens a "slot" I have not tried it. You might be able to curve it into a semi-circle to make an opening flap.

Edit: Just noticed that the Amazon link says "currently unavailable" . . . maybe from another supplier ?

Rob

 

[JColeman]

They make that same tape with a zipper in the middle.
https://www.amazon.com/Flex-Mend-MobileHome-Bottom-Repair-Underbelly/dp/B00BJ640JG
Rob

Tape with a zipper. A true first world solution. What a world we live in.