Well after removing the interior furnishings and drip rails, I found out the only thing holding the overhang floor and sides were the few rusted screws(why not stainless Tioga) and fiberglass siding. I was relieved to find that there was a metal sub-frame that all things bolt to, but that had rotted out so much you could break it with a screwdriver. The rot was forming stalagmites in the cavities that should have marine grade plywood, and the window was barely held on by mastic which gets EVERYWHERE! The leak apparently started by the front roof vent when the copious amounts of silicone did not seal so well. The first problem I have with this type of fix is that silicone needs to be super clean to adhere to , and its quality application, not quantity. I forgot to mention as well that I did take the vehicle into a service shop in Hesperia, Ca. With a quote of anywhere starting from $3500 and up to possibly $7000, I decided that I will do it right and not have anyone to blame. $100 per hr rate...come-on. These aren't rockets and we aren't fabbing wings. If you can't tell my fustration with cheap manufacturing, then you will soon.
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