|
|
05-02-2017, 06:17 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Springdale, Arkansas
Posts: 170
|
Entegra in flood
Wondering if anyone has experienced flooding with their motorhome. I have a 13' aspire that took on 29" in my enclosed shop. No ext damage. Started right up but blew water out the tailpipe. Check engine light is know on and a beeping sound coming from engine area. Water got into batteries, generator, aquahot, front drivers side outside fuse bay, etc. main electric switch was off inside. Adjuster calling today. Ive not tried to turn anything electric on yet. Really concerned about long term electric issues even if some things work. Any suggestions on how to proceed. I'm not close to any Entegra dealers. Thanks
__________________
2016 Entegra 45B Cornerstone, 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
05-02-2017, 06:28 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,903
|
Ouch ....so sorry.
__________________
Lynn & (Dan in spirit ) Fur kids Carl & Alvin
Full time - home base is Myakka River Motorcoach Resort in Port Charlotte, FL
2015 Entegra Anthem 44B with HWH Active Air
2021 Grand Cherokee Summit
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 06:34 AM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW FL
Posts: 31,569
|
What a shame!! As for the check engine lights, etc with the engine. I know from driving in heavy rains ( I won't do that anymore) the engine computer can get flooded out and causes all kinds of readings on the dash read out. Fortunately Cummins was able to fix mine with a heat gun.
I would be more worried about the basement floors, wiring etc. I would push for a total if the AH, generator etc got water damage. Get another MH and let the insurance company worry about the problems that will continue.
__________________
Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 06:36 AM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Montgomery, TX (Home Sweet Home)
Posts: 2,501
|
Contact Spartan and see if the have a procedure for flooded chassis.
Barring that, here are a few items to consider..
The CEL is likely due to water inside the connections surrounding the engine. You could pull the code and highlight the affected system. Personally, I'd disconnect each connector, blow it out with compressed air, then hit it with some LPS4. I'd carefully do this and during reassembly apply a dab of dielectric grease to the contacts.
Do this at the fuse panel as well. Remove, and clean each fuse location.
The batteries should be replaced.
Do not start the generator until you have a chance to change the oil.
Speaking of oil, I'd change the steer and tag axle oil. I'd also change the differential fluid. I would change the transmission filters and have the fluid examined for signs of water. If any is present, change the entire fluid, not just the filters. Grease all suspension zerks including the driveshaft U-Joints.
In short, I'd closely examine and service anything below the frame rails. Probably your best bet would be to get a mobile lube service to come out and service everything.
Good luck and keep us posted,
-Matt
P.S. As Chuck said, the basement floors are plywood, so anticipate replacement.
__________________
Currently Motorhomeless
2017 Entegra Aspire 44R (bunks) towing 2019 F-350 LB (Sold)
2012 Tiffin Phaeton 40QKH (Our Phaeton was so nice, we bought it twice)
2016 Open Range RF376FBH (Sold)
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 07:44 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 483
|
Ouch! We built our new RV garage higher than it needed to be just in case the water in the nearby creek flooded. But I'm not sure we could handle as much water as you guys got.
Good Luck!
__________________
Jeff and Cheryl
2015 Aspire 44U, 2012 Jeep, FMCA - 476557
Northwest Ohio
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 07:46 AM
|
#6
|
Moderator Emeritus
Jayco Owners Club RV Trip Wizard
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Poinciana FL
Posts: 7,781
|
The biggest problem caused for vehicles in water are to the electronics and electrical connections. As long as the intake was not under water, nor the oil fill tube, the engine is not likely damaged. The electronics that were under water will need attention. If the transmission vent was under water that needs to be checked too.
Of course our motorhomes are actually a marriage between a truck and a house. Those fuses under the driver's seat are house related. I'd pull every fuse and spray the panel with a dielectric water displacing contact cleaning product. An internet search will show many such products. Long term problems can pop up from corrosion caused by moisture not fully purged after the incident.
Flood damage can be challenging and frustrating. Every time you think you have a handle on it something else will pop up. Hopefully the adjuster you are working with has flood damage experience.
Good luck.
__________________
Jay and Peggy Monroe
"Can't take it with you, not leaving any behind"
2024 Jayco White Hawk 26FK
2024 Ford Expedition
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 07:58 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Grasonville, MD -- Golden, CO
Posts: 6,222
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Razorrick
Wondering if anyone has experienced flooding with their motorhome. I have a 13' aspire that took on 29" in my enclosed shop. No ext damage. Started right up but blew water out the tailpipe. Check engine light is know on and a beeping sound coming from engine area. Water got into batteries, generator, aquahot, front drivers side outside fuse bay, etc. main electric switch was off inside. Adjuster calling today. Ive not tried to turn anything electric on yet. Really concerned about long term electric issues even if some things work. Any suggestions on how to proceed. I'm not close to any Entegra dealers. Thanks
|
Sure hope the insurance company's good,
Give them a call and follow their lead - all wiring - all bearings - new Aqua Hot - probably new basement - steps - locks - all new fluids - front end grease - drive train - Brakes - ....................................
This could get really big.
Best of Luck,
__________________
Busskipper
Location - Grasonville, Maryland - and/or - Superior, Colorado
2005 Travel Supreme 42DS04 - GX470 Toad
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 08:09 AM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: McMurray, Pa
Posts: 868
|
If you have the correct insurance I see a new replacement coach on the horizon. Hopefully you have replacement coverage. A flooded car or coach most likely will be a continuing saga of unsolvable electrical issues and gremlins. If you have the correct coverage I would suggest lobbying for a new coach.
__________________
John
2016 Anthem 44B
2013 MKX
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 08:17 AM
|
#9
|
Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,822
|
I'd consider contacting your insurance company as the first order of business.
__________________
John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 08:44 AM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,323
|
Shouldn't a flood of this nature be a total ? That is if the insurance company does the right thing Due to the continuing electrical problems and the cost of rebuilding the basement and everything in it. Repairs will be listed as flood damage making it difficult to sell
I'd be pressing hard for a replacement coach
__________________
2023 Coachmen Encore 325SS
2002 Ford Escape toad
2020 GMC terrain
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 09:00 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW FL
Posts: 31,569
|
Many of us have discussed "Full Replacement Coverage" for the first 5 years on our insurance. This is one of those times is would pay off and a new 2017 or 18 would be replacing the probably totaled coach. I live in an area that "could" flood from a hurricane and I make sure I have that coverage.
This is an excellent post of what could happen, just sorry that it did. I have had a couple of boats sink at my dock and it is not fun.
__________________
Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 09:03 AM
|
#12
|
Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,248
|
After a fire, the worst thing that can happen to an RV is flooding. Contact your insurance company and then the chassis manufacturer. The long term effects of water getting into electronic will go on and on.
Best of luck in getting it resolved and sorry for your problems.
__________________
Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 11:21 AM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Springdale, Arkansas
Posts: 170
|
Great ideas and things to consider. Meeting with adjuster tomorrow. I have replacement insurance and certainly will push for that. Any other thoughts to bring up to adjuster would be greatly appreciated!! Rick
__________________
2016 Entegra 45B Cornerstone, 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
|
|
|
05-02-2017, 11:38 AM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Montgomery, TX (Home Sweet Home)
Posts: 2,501
|
While the effects present an interesting problem solving exercise, I'd be pushing for replacement myself.
-Matt
__________________
Currently Motorhomeless
2017 Entegra Aspire 44R (bunks) towing 2019 F-350 LB (Sold)
2012 Tiffin Phaeton 40QKH (Our Phaeton was so nice, we bought it twice)
2016 Open Range RF376FBH (Sold)
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|