When the roof problem in question is your roof, it is a big deal. But keep in mind, Winnebago has built several hundred thousand if not millions of roofs with this design. And yes, there are some bad ones out there, but the vast majority are good.
I watch this roof repair guy's videos all the time. He does seem to get the worst of the worst to fix, and they cover the whole spectrum of RV manufacturers. Most of the time, the root cause of any roof failure is lack of maintenance, or correction of a leak or other issue, when the first happen.
After having a small leak in my first Winnebago, I learned how to correct the problem, and on my current RV, I do an inspection once or twice a year, or anytime I happen to be on the roof.
Those side seams always seem to need a few feet here and there removed and replaced. It is very easy to spot. The cross seam at the front cap, almost like clockwork, every 3-4 years needs to have some spots fixed. Folks come up with all sorts of solutions from Eternabond tape, to what I do using the recommended sealants.
These roofs move around and flex with the constant earthquake of driving, and even thermal expansion and contraction as we move from hot to cold climates (and back again).
It is actually amazing any RV roofs work as well as they do. Could there be better designs, absolutely. Look at those eggshell like fiberglass units, or the Air Streams. Wish we had roofs like them, but . . . the cost would really boost the price of the average RV. And I suspect they have some problems occasionally, too.
I'm sorry your unit has this problem. I hope the repairs can be made efficiently. Then do your due diligence with maintenance and enjoy the RV as much as you can.
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2010 Journey 39n - 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk - this our 13th year living aboard, travelling and visiting the Pacific NW, summer 2023
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