210rs

[IllNate]

I just bought a 2012 Outback 210RS, this is the one with the bed that slides out the rear. I got it at a bit of discount because the rear skin is bubbled at the back. It seems like the skin is delaminated, but the sealant looks good and there's no window or anything at the back that would be prone to leaking.

But I'm not so sure this is water damage now that I'm looking more closely, is this normal on this trailer? I can't see any other signs of water ingress. Would be a shame to pull it all apart to find that it's just cosmetic.

Thanks,
Nate

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by IllNate

I just bought a 2012 Outback 210RS, this is the one with the bed that slides out the rear. I got it at a bit of discount because the rear skin is bubbled at the back. It seems like the skin is delaminated, but the sealant looks good and there's no window or anything at the back that would be prone to leaking.

But I'm not so sure this is water damage now that I'm looking more closely, is this normal on this trailer? I can't see any other signs of water ingress. Would be a shame to pull it all apart to find that it's just cosmetic.

Thanks,
Nate

Take some pictures and post them…and welcome to the forum

[IllNate]

Was kind of difficult to convey in pictures. Here's a video:

https://vimeo.com/700613650

Pretty significant bulging.

[jasin1]

Someone with experience will probably respond …I’d make a exploratory hole on the inside and use a video boroscope to inspect it ..may be able to glue up from the inside or just let it go.


Probably get more responses if you add delaminating or something to that effect in the title ..should be able to add that

[wiredgeorge]

That video didn't really make it clear as far as what is going on. I do think that the filon in back isn't as snug as it should be. I saw an actual picture of the rear of that model and it didn't bulge. On many Keystone models, the filon is kept in place by the rear turn signals, window, etc and I don't believe it is glued down. Not sure why but they often have some bulge in places but not to that extent. I think folks who are smarter than I am will jump in and suggest what to do. You might want to actually take a picture of the rear of your camper so the things that should be holding the filon in place are shown.

[IllNate]

Some photos:

https://ibb.co/fSWCRSg
https://ibb.co/KzdmtS7

[jasin1]

Almost looks like it was pushed out from inside..maybe a stuck slide and someone tried to kick it out