Anyone know what causes this?

[Mattie1]

They are hard lumps in the wall. 2017 Freedom Elite in for service we just made it in time for factory warranty.

[tnedator]

With the picture on the left, I was going to say unprotected sex, but now I see it's on the coach wall.

Not sure why it's hard, but wonder if it could be something to do with water infiltration?

[Mickey3267]

Looks kind a Bad case of Chicken [emoji215] Pox ! Seriously looks like water intrusion.

[Joe-FL]

Originally Posted by tnedator

With the picture on the left, I was going to say unprotected sex, but now I see it's on the coach wall.

Not sure why it's hard, but wonder if it could be something to do with water infiltration?

you either had a really hard life or you are a doctor (heeeheee)

[steve76]

Blisters in fiberglass?

[vkb]

INTEREIOR .. we have a bubble/slight bulge type appearance on the passenger side of our Axis under the sliding window...it appears it is caused by water intusion ..
others have reported this same issue and have removed the interior wall and replaced same...
Ron has loaded the window top and bottom with sealant .. at this point, it appears the problem has been solved .. and at this time, it is not an eyesore and does not seem to cause any real problem, cosmetic (not soft or moldy).

[Mattie1]

Originally Posted by vkb

INTEREIOR .. we have a bubble/slight bulge type appearance on the passenger side of our Axis under the sliding window...it appears it is caused by water intusion ..
others have reported this same issue and have removed the interior wall and replaced same...
Ron has loaded the window top and bottom with sealant .. at this point, it appears the problem has been solved .. and at this time, it is not an eyesore and does not seem to cause any real problem.

Thank you.

[tnedator]

Originally Posted by Joe-FL

you either had a really hard life or you are a doctor (heeeheee)

Decades of watching Cinemax and ER!!!

[Bob Denman]

Is it contagious?!?!?

[rgriffis52@gmail.com]

might be a leak by a window

[Mattie1]

Originally Posted by rgriffis52@gmail.com

might be a leak by a window

That’s what we are checking. Thanks

[betsykelly]

Originally Posted by Mattie1

That’s what we are checking. Thanks

We have the same issue on the passenger’s side after heavy rain. We sealed on the outside above what seems like a rain gutter where the curved seam meets the top of the window. Fingers crossed

[Larry]

Originally Posted by betsykelly

We have the same issue on the passenger’s side after heavy rain. We sealed on the outside above what seems like a rain gutter where the curved seam meets the top of the window. Fingers crossed

While on our recent trip, I noticed some moisture on the wall in the corner nearest the toilet after a heavy rain. After checking the outside, I found the rubber seals on the slide folded inward which allowed an opening for water to get inside. Since then, whenever I set up and extend the slide, I reach inside the seals with my fingers and lay them out flat against the slide as they should be. I’ve not noticed any rain coming inside the coach since.

May not be occurring on yours but worth checking.

[betsykelly]

Thanks for the tip!

[Calico]

Originally Posted by Mattie1

That’s what we are checking. Thanks

Hi Mattie1!
My Vegas 25.3 is experiencing the same bumpy issue and I'm wondering if you've taken yours in for repairs and found any answers; What caused it, how is it to be fixed, how big of a headache ($$) can I expect since mine is out of warranty..., etc. Any answers would be great.
Thanks!
~n.

[vkb]

Originally Posted by Calico

Hi Mattie1!
My Vegas 25.3 is experiencing the same bumpy issue and I'm wondering if you've taken yours in for repairs and found any answers; What caused it, how is it to be fixed, how big of a headache ($$) can I expect since mine is out of warranty..., etc. Any answers would be great.
Thanks!
~n.

There is another thread on this issue...some folks have torn into it to find the whole panel (chipboard) has been compromised .. our side wall next to the passenger seat has a bulge...Ron..re-caulked the top and bottom of the window and it appears the moisture problem has been stopped. We are not going to tear apart our panel at this time as it is not as unsightly as matties is... Remember, if you take your motorhome in to an RV center .. and leave it ... it could be there for months !

[Calico]

Remember, if you take your motorhome in to an RV center .. and leave it ... it could be there for months ![/QUOTE]

Being working stiffs, still (but retiring in the next year! Yea!), we are not worried about the loss of our 'MagicBus' for extended periods, but we are more concerned about if Thor will fix the problem and the walls without raping us. We haven't enjoyed the unit long enough for things to start falling apart on us! ..and one year into ownership is too soon to start having to do repairs ourselves. Ah well....

[vkb]

Originally Posted by Calico

Remember, if you take your motorhome in to an RV center .. and leave it ... it could be there for months !

Being working stiffs, still (but retiring in the next year! Yea!), we are not worried about the loss of our 'MagicBus' for extended periods, but we are more concerned about if Thor will fix the problem and the walls without raping us. We haven't enjoyed the unit long enough for things to start falling apart on us! ..and one year into ownership is too soon to start having to do repairs ourselves. Ah well....[/QUOTE]

understood ! I am sure you have read many posts regarding same...seems like squeaky gate get the oil, when it comes to how prompt RV repairs are made...DO get with Thor..and again...someone has posted names and #'s at Thor to make things move faster on the repair end.

Good luck...even if we wanted to get ours repaired, we are out of warranty..sooooooo...

[JamieGeek]

Originally Posted by Calico

Being working stiffs, still (but retiring in the next year! Yea!), we are not worried about the loss of our 'MagicBus' for extended periods, but we are more concerned about if Thor will fix the problem and the walls without raping us. We haven't enjoyed the unit long enough for things to start falling apart on us! ..and one year into ownership is too soon to start having to do repairs ourselves. Ah well....

Being in IL you are likely not too far from Thor's factory service. I would give Thor a call and schedule that. You may not be able to get in for months but it won't be sitting there for months: two maybe three days tops. If you are still under warranty I would highly recommend that trip.

With the window problems, however, it is likely you wouldn't be able to stay in the RV (with Thor's factory service: you show up Sunday night and camp in their lot--they have hook ups. At 7am Monday a service tech knocks on your door and starts the process. If it isn't finished by 3ish they bring the coach back so you can stay the night, then at 7am Tuesday it all starts over.) I couldn't do that because they needed to leave my walls apart overnight to dry. So I simply drove home on Monday and returned on Wednesday to pick it up (yeah working stiff here too--had to take a couple of days off for the 3 hour drives).

Camping at Thor:

[Mattie1]

Originally Posted by Calico

Hi Mattie1!

My Vegas 25.3 is experiencing the same bumpy issue and I'm wondering if you've taken yours in for repairs and found any answers; What caused it, how is it to be fixed, how big of a headache ($$) can I expect since mine is out of warranty..., etc. Any answers would be great.

Thanks!

~n.

Ours is in shop now. Made it under warranty by 2 days. Water coming in around windows and seam roof and body. They are taking that piece of wall out to make sure no mold. Will replace with new sheet for wall. Needs to be caulked.
Will let u know if there is any mold.
Thanks