Are these warranty issues?

[vampress_me]

Hi everyone. I take our 5'er in in a couple of weeks for its short list of warranty issues, and I'm wondering if these are things that are normal or worth mentioning.

1) shower wand/base - the shower wand leaks a decent stream of water at its head when the button is pushed to shut off the water. Also, when the button is pushed to the "off" position, the connection between the wand's hose and the base with the hot and cold knobs shoots water out. I've tried to tighten it, is makes no difference. So, are these normal leaks? And, I'm happy with this shower head flow, so i don't really want to replace it with an aftermarket one, just want to know if these are normal leaks since this is our first camper and don't have anything to compare it to.

2) Our roof. Was up on the roof last weekend to clean/ inspect it and found that at each OSB joint, the roofing isn't adhered and bubbling up. One of the joints (first one back from the front cap), the OSB has a gap of about 3/8" between the sheets that you can feel through the bubble of not-adhered roofing. The roofing itself is in one piece, no cracking or tears, but the OSB gap worries me because I don't know what is below it that it should be attached to width-wise and whether it is attached securely. I took pictures of the roof, the first showing the bubbled joints in general, the second the specific joint that has a gap, and third, my fingers pushing down in the gap of the OSB. Should this be turned in under warranty? Or is it normal and I should just watch it?

Sorry for the roof question on top of everyone else's bad roof stories…

I forgot to mention that the 3/8" gap in OSB does go all the way across the camper, it's not just a small section with a gap.

[PARAPTOR]

Here is how I treat identifying issues during a warranty period. If it is something that I do not feel is normal in my eyes I add it to the list. I request the dealer to address each item on the list as either a issue needing fixed or "Not an issue". That way I have documentation in the event something comes up down the road.

I would put your two issues on the list, my two cents.

[rjsurfer]

I had the same bubbling on my 08 Cougar and it hasn't gotten any worse over time. The bubbles seem to move around a bit year to year but never get to the point of being a problem.

The guys that layed the roof down at the factory either didn't clean the roof of dust and dirt or didn't use enough glue.

I would mention it to the dealer and get it written down somewhere in case it gets worse later on and you have to place a claim.

Ron W

[bsmith0404]

Your bubbles are from air, difficult to get a roof that large laid down perfectly without a few air bubbles. Ever try to put a screen protector on your phone? Doesn't hurt to add everything and anything you find to a warranty claim. They'll either fix it or they won't. I even put burnt out light bulbs down and they change them. Of course I don't haul the rv to the dealer for that, but I have stopped by when in the area to grab a couple. Doesn't hurt to ask, money is better in my pocket than theirs

[Ken / Claudia]

I would say that a small amount of water could be normal but, you could try taking those parts off and wrap the threads with plastic thread tape and put back together tight. Thats what I would do.
Regarding the roof, someone please correct me if I am wrong on this. I believe the rubber roof is a sheet that lays down on the top and is only attached around edges and vents etc. I was at the artic fox factory and watched/seen each step of a build in about 2008. Thats what I remember. The 2 rvs I have had each roof look that that at times. Sometimes when checked it would look perfect so, I think hot/cold temps change the look (tighest) of the rubber. Finally get an expert opinion from the dealer on the roof just in case.

[gearhead]

I'm not sure on RV roofs, but on home roofs the roof decking is installed with a gap between each 4' x 8' sheet. But not 3/8". That sounds big, but may be standard on RV roofs. I would definitely get it documented at your dealership.