While enjoying the wonderful Memorial Day week stay at Henderson Beach State Park, FL, this week, I decided to climp up on the roof to do a visual inspection of my our 2007, 14 month old Sydney 31FRKS fiver roof.

What I discovered alarmed me somewhat - especially since the unit is 14 months old, I figure it's our of warranty. On the trailer right side, under the rubber roof, the roof decking is not fastened down where it meets the side wall. It is like this in 2 places - between 2 of the boards. It has not punctured the rubber membrane, however, I think it should be fixed. I have done a few searches and found that this can happen on any rv due to various reasons. Seems the most common is shoddy workanship. However, at any rate, I'd like to have it repaired.

Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do to repair it? Am I correct in the assumption that it is out of waranty now at 14 months old? Thanks for you help. PCM

 

sounds like the rubber roof is going to have to be pullled back at the least. don't know about the waranty. any way you can post a pic of the bad spots? good luck.

 

I have heard that the roof decking is glued-not screwed-to the roof rafters/trusses to avoid a screw back pooping loose and enetrating the rubber membrane. That makes sense.
Also, that the decking boards should not be fastened down at the waal edge to allow for flex.
If both these statements are true, then my situation is OK provided the decking board is not so loose it would raie to the point of poling through the rubber.
Any thoughts? PCM