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Kim Ireland

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Sidewall delamination
« on: December 04, 2012, 12:47:08 AM »
Recently discovered 4'x6' area of sidewall delamination on passenger side in the area of the dryer vent.  Our coach is a 2003 Patriot Thunder.  Have others encountered this issue in same area?  Appears moisture has gotten between fiberglass skin and support wall.  Hardly noticeable except when sun heats area and get roughly a 1/2" bulge at center in area of the dryer vent.  Girard awning is above the area.


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Re: Sidewall delamination
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2012, 10:30:50 PM »
Kim,
I had similar issue with delam beneath Girard awning. Mine showed up in toilet box wall. Found source of moisture was rivets that hold awning to coach wall. a liberal application sealant stopped leak. I also replaced interior wall with paneling. I didn't get anywhere nearly the amount of exterior bulge you are experiencing however.
Steve
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