18' Series Crack in shower wall

[Brownie]

Hi all. Bought 2nd hand van, bought it home parked up on level ground and set to cleaning in up and personalising it. Checked all over no problems. It sat for a few days, low and behold I notice a crack running from top left corner of shower tap going left diagonally up into corner of shower recess and starting to crack adjacent side. I know it wasn't there previous so Im dumbfounded. All I can gather is that it sat in full weather exposed for all seasons for near on 1 year(here in WA) before we purchased it and the shower side of the van had some sun damage.
Perhaps the heat has weakened something there and when we hitched up and moved it home it has cracked (days later)
Anyone else have this prob?
Its a 2012 18.57-9 OB. Not happy

 

[Capt. Gadget]

Yeah @Brownie I had my shower wall replaced last year, also a 2012 model but a 16:49, has also been a problem for a few others on here, Jayco covered mine under warranty even though it was 2 years old , don't know how you'd go being second owner though, The guys at PDA Caravan repairs in Maddington did mine. Maybe give them a ring and see what they reckon

 

[Brownie]

Yeah @Brownie I had my shower wall replaced last year, also a 2012 model but a 16:49, has also been a problem for a few others on here, Jayco covered mine under warranty even though it was 2 years old , don't know how you'd go being second owner though, The guys at PDA Caravan repairs in Maddington did mine. Maybe give them a ring and see what they reckon

Thanks for info Capt. Am hoping its nothing major might be able to bodge it for a while till i can get it looked at properly. Not sure warranty 2nd hand have heard mixed stories might try my luck might just have to pester for a couple months

 

[macca]

Just call head office and speak to service department. They are the ones who can arrange a local service agent if required. Under consumer law, a product has to be fit for purpose. I am sure they will help you out, they are very good that way, but get onto it asap.

 

[Brownie]

Just call head office and speak to service department. They are the ones who can arrange a local service agent if required. Under consumer law, a product has to be fit for purpose. I am sure they will help you out, they are very good that way, but get onto it asap.

Great macca will give it a shot

 

[dagree]

Pity it's not the rear wall @Brownie as I have a new one sitting in the shed (Second hand sink tho)

 

[Brownie]

Pity it's not the rear wall @Brownie as I have a new one sitting in the shed (Second hand sink tho)

Might have to hit you up about that one at some stage that wall is yellow... the basin is also but toilet and other walls are white. Where are you situated?

 

[dagree]

Perth northern suburbs @Brownie

 

[Brownie]

Perth northern suburbs @Brownie

Ok im south of Perth. Let me get onto jayco about poss warranty (much doubt) and will know more then.If it's still avail then could be interested. Thanks Dagree

 

[dagree]

No probs @Brownie ... It's just sitting in the shed in a box doing nothing.... I just keep forgetting to advertise it

 

[Brownie]

No probs @Brownie ... It's just sitting in the shed in a box doing nothing.... I just keep forgetting to advertise it

Yeh cool @dagree will keep in touch thanks mate

 

[dagree]

:encouragement:

 

[Drover]

My walls are okay but my sink unit is a lovely cream colour, wouldn't be that bad except the toilet is still brilliant white.

 

[coled1970]

Hi all. Bought 2nd hand van, bought it home parked up on level ground and set to cleaning in up and personalising it. Checked all over no problems. It sat for a few days, low and behold I notice a crack running from top left corner of shower tap going left diagonally up into corner of shower recess and starting to crack adjacent side. I know it wasn't there previous so Im dumbfounded. All I can gather is that it sat in full weather exposed for all seasons for near on 1 year(here in WA) before we purchased it and the shower side of the van had some sun damage.
Perhaps the heat has weakened something there and when we hitched up and moved it home it has cracked (days later)
Anyone else have this prob?
Its a 2012 18.57-9 OB. Not happy

Hi Brownie,

We where the second owners of our van and it ws 2 years out of warranty and Jayco still replaced the walls and basin due to yellowing. Give it a go you never know.

 

[Brownie]

Hi Brownie,

We where the second owners of our van and it ws 2 years out of warranty and Jayco still replaced the walls and basin due to yellowing. Give it a go you never know.

Sweet good to hear

 

[Brownie]

My walls are okay but my sink unit is a lovely cream colour, wouldn't be that bad except the toilet is still brilliant white.

Yeh seems a common thing. I blocked up vent/skylight with a bit if cardboard while it sits there keeps it nice and dark

 

[Drover]

I throw a bag over the vent but it was too far gone, be okay except for the blinding white dunny.......might take it down and get out the spray gun...nah.......actually had a real good look today while I was doing preps for a trip and thought are my walls yellow ????? they just might be, being sneaky as I was sure they were whiter when I bought it.

 

[Brownie]

I throw a bag over the vent but it was too far gone, be okay except for the blinding white dunny.......might take it down and get out the spray gun...nah.......actually had a real good look today while I was doing preps for a trip and thought are my walls yellow ????? they just might be, being sneaky as I was sure they were whiter when I bought it.

Prob best to not look too hard @Drover and enjoy your holiday thats my new philosophy!