Mysterious Failure in Airstream - Part 1 

So sorry you are dealing with this damage to your Airstream. Stand firm on warranty grounds. Praying for positive outcomes.

We just noticed that ours has a crack on the skin behind the same bracket on starboard side. Ours is out of warranty, so I’m going to attempt to fix with a thicker piece of aluminum and rivet it. I also believe I need to drill a hole at the top of the crack to keep it from spreading. I think Mark and Trish @KeepYourDaydream had the same issue on their 30 flying cloud bunk. Sorry to hear that happened to you, that sucks! Yet I’m glad to know we are not alone in this misery 😅

That’s a design flaw, insurance is not the answer. Airstream needs to make it right!

Omg. I can't believe this happened to you guys and I can't believe they are asking yall to file it as insurance. Absolutly not!. They better take care of this. Hope everything turns out okay.

Oh no! I hope you can get it settled.

Hello from central Washington State. We have a 5th wheel. We keep gorilla tape in it at all times because you just never know

I’m so sorry to watch you go through this issue. We were Airstream 30 Classic owners and our experience with the quality of the coach was less than encouraging. Our ZipDee Relax awning was anything but relaxing. We could never count on it to open or close properly, even after having ZipDee check it out at an Alumapalooza rally. It just rode along as dead weight. We had a Dexter sealed bearing disintegrate in northern BC. It would have been covered under Dexters warranty, but only if serviced by a Dexter approved service facility, of which there were none in the wilds of Northern BC. A design defect in the shower door ensured that it never opened or closed properly, despite the installation of a small piece of plastic to raise the hinge side. And please, never look at the wiring at the front of the unit under the couch….an absolute rats nest. We observe the wiring in a Leisure Travel Van as an example of what proper RV construction can be. The wiring is loomed and fixed to walls and cabinetry. Overall, the quality was not what is expected of a high end coach. I hope your issues are handled to your expectations .

We just had this happen to us , ironically on our way to Jackson Center for other repairs. We added it to the list of things we need fixed.

Been there, done that, twice. Same bracket you had problems with, on both sides. Those rock guards cause more trouble than they prevent. And don't get me started on how many of those brackets i've replaced when they give out before the aluminum skin.

Please post part 2. We are looking at purchasing a 24 Globetrotter 30RBT. Your advice???

That looks like a really bad situation. Have you contacted Airstream directly about this?

It's a problem from Airstream. They put the bracket in the wrong place. Check 13 Adventures they had the same problem on a brand new International.

When you are paying so much extra for Airstreams, there should be an expectation of high quality construction. This is an odd situation that it ripped a hole in the airstream skin.

Just SAD, call your insurance. That will be a big deal to fix. Airstream needs to get on this.

WD 40

😮wow….

I can’t understand what you’re saying at about 2:21. Checked the transcript and it said you were low on death!?!? I think they got that wrong. Please explain. What needs to be filled up?

Time for a Brinkley ;)

Dammage is to the body, not the rock shield. This is a manufacturing issue... Focus and go back to airstream on this.

Little duct tape and it should be fine

Duck tape

First???