Kodiak ultimate 243bhsl floor

[moosey069]

Just wondering if anyone can help me out before my warranty is up. I have a 243bhsl kodiak and noticed this year that the floor in front of the sink flexes a bit when we step there. Never noticed that before and was wondering if that's normal or a warrany issue? The dealer is 4.5 hours south so its a big trip if it's not a problem. thanks for the advice.

[ArmyVeteran]

Originally Posted by moosey069

Just wondering if anyone can help me out before my warranty is up. I have a 243bhsl kodiak and noticed this year that the floor in front of the sink flexes a bit when we step there. Never noticed that before and was wondering if that's normal or a warrany issue? The dealer is 4.5 hours south so its a big trip if it's not a problem. thanks for the advice.

We have a 2018 243 BHSL. Never had any soft spots yet, knock on wood.



I would suggest you look long and hard under the sink for any signs of water leaks or damage.


I can tell you this the water lines in our unit run along that right side wall. From the kitchen to the outside sink and then along the back wall to the tub and bathroom sink. Also the fresh water tank is under the kitchen sink and runs across the trailer to the left side. The water pump is also under the sink



If it came from the plumbing I would think it would be obvious. But I guess stranger things have happened.


You could be brave and cut an inspection "hatch" in the under-layment and then "patch" it back up. I have removed the underlayment in the very back and not that big a deal. Of course I did not cut it.


I'm sure you will hear more ideas.


Good Luck!

[franktafl]

Good advice to look for water leaks but sometimes, there is nothing that makes this happen except poor and inferior materials. I have a spot that flexes abnormally also and it was diagnosed as junk materials. The structural warranty is the important part here so pay attention to the expiration dates since the extended warranties don't usually cover structural issues.

My advice is to take it back to the dealer and have them examine it and make a determination of cause.

good luck

[ArmyVeteran]

Originally Posted by franktafl

I have a spot that flexes abnormally also and it was diagnosed as junk materials.
good luck

Curious. Did they determine this with just a visual inspection or did they actually "open" it up? And did you have it fixed or left it alone??

[franktafl]

Originally Posted by ArmyVeteran

Curious. Did they determine this with just a visual inspection or did they actually "open" it up? And did you have it fixed or left it alone??

When I had the new electric drain valves installed, they had to open the bottom and they inspected the floor then. They said it was due to inferior materials used for the floor and it was a "common" issue.

I tried going to dutchmen but they mentioned that because it was over a year old (structural warranty time period) that it was my problem. I then went to the RV insurance company and they said no also.

[Hart_family]

Newer Dutchmens come with a 3-year structural warranty, but not sure what warranty the original poster was referring to or if it even covers floors. My 2018 also came with a 7-year floor warranty; whatever that is good for.

[gotohatteras]

Our 2017 kodiak ultimate 230rbsl had a spongey floor in front of the kitchen sink area. I cut out the floor and it was soaking wet. Took it to my dealer. They determined it was caused by everytime we filled the fresh water tank some of the overflow water was laying on top of the tank. the flooring sits right on top of the tank. The dealer went to bat for us and Dutchmen swapped our entire trailer out for a brand new 2018 same model. No hassle. Make sure you do it right away ! Don't wait until the warranty runs out. Mine was out by a little, but the factory did me a real solid because my dealer sells a boatload of their units.

[davesullivansr@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by moosey069

Just wondering if anyone can help me out before my warranty is up. I have a 243bhsl kodiak and noticed this year that the floor in front of the sink flexes a bit when we step there. Never noticed that before and was wondering if that's normal or a warrany issue? The dealer is 4.5 hours south so its a big trip if it's not a problem. thanks for the advice.

I found two soft spots in my 2017 Denali 307RLS 5th wheel. The dealer General RV found that there was a seam where two pieces of the floor sub-floor plywood was NOT supported. From below they added support problem solved.