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Question on the least invasive way to check for water damage
I have a 99 26 IB.... it had some surface blistering on the white paint in several places when I bought it ten years ago.. drivers side and rear and a touch on the passenger side.. No signs of leaks, no sagging anywhere.. One "expert body and paint man" looked at it and thinks it is due to some undercoating problems, another thought it likely to be water getting in through various routes.
Lack of  growth on the blistering over 8 years makes me hopeful that it MIGHT NOT be water.. Coach is very solid otherwise. functional with all systems working and runs well. I am thinking of either putting some work and money into it and driving a few more years or selling it and buying a 2019 mid bath (I am on "the list" maintained at the Mothership)  and want to do full disclosure to any potential buyer ...
My question is about how to access the framing in the areas of the bubbling to assess. How difficult is it to remove the paneling and replace after a look??
 TIA
Shift Colors - Underway
1999 26.5 IB
Re: Question on the least invasive way to check for water damage
Reply #1 –
Blistering on the painted aluminum skin is not typically due to leaks. Leak damage is best located on the inside, checking for soft spots. Larry W. generally recommends using an ice pic for probing. Used carefully, good walls will be left undamaged, while rot will allow you to easily punch through.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Question on the least invasive way to check for water damage
Reply #2 –
"...it had some surface blistering on the white paint in several places..."

Doubt if it's caused by water... you might try investigating electrolysis.
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
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