Cold weather damage?

[msisco]

[QUOTE=Lovin2Camp;3384351]If it were me I would definitely make sure the toilet water lines are good and are not leaking before redoing the floor.....

Definitely will do that. Talked to a rep at a Coachmen dealership today, she told me the extreme cold was the likely culprit.

[Lovin2Camp]

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Keep the faith my friend, get er done and get out there and Camp!! 👍


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[Gordon Dewald]

Originally Posted by msisco

Opened up the camper to get something out, discovered damage to the floor tile.
Temps got down to -18° a couple of nights ago, wondering if anyone else has seen this happen due to contraction.

Appears the vinyl was not laying loose. By pinching it under the walls it may have not had enough give to accept the contraction in the cold without ripping. Flooring is at times laid loose to allow for changes in temperature.

[Hit_the_Rhod]

Originally Posted by msisco

Definitely will do that. Talked to a rep at a Coachmen dealership today, she told me the extreme cold was the likely culprit.

Okay, I'm just a little curious. Is there a warning in your Owner's Manual that says if you store your Coachman in "extreme cold" the floors will explode?!? That sounds like an excuse for poor quality materials or installation on the part of the manufacturer, NOT an acceptable explanation for the damage. Based on that advice, are Coachman owners now required to drive their RV's to Florida for the Winter and fly back home to the "extreme cold", then fly back to Florida to get them in the Spring after the "extreme cold" weather is gone? Does Coachman also recommend an "RV Daycare" while the coach is in Florida to keep the coach happy and content? What a crock . . . .

[motohomo]

What is that white crystal in the pic. Is that ice?

[msisco]

Originally Posted by Hit_the_Rhod

Okay, I'm just a little curious. Is there a warning in your Owner's Manual that says if you store your Coachman in "extreme cold" the floors will explode?!? That sounds like an excuse for poor quality materials or installation on the part of the manufacturer, NOT an acceptable explanation for the damage. Based on that advice, are Coachman owners now required to drive their RV's to Florida for the Winter and fly back home to the "extreme cold", then fly back to Florida to get them in the Spring after the "extreme cold" weather is gone? Does Coachman also recommend an "RV Daycare" while the coach is in Florida to keep the coach happy and content? What a crock . . . .

The fact that it was 60 degrees on Friday then -18 on Sunday morning didn't help.

[msisco]

Originally Posted by motohomo

What is that white crystal in the pic. Is that ice?

Snow that I tracked in.