If your RV is stored outside, go check on it.

[Wingcamper]

I went over to the storage unit today to look over our rv and noticed a broken vent cover laying on the ground a few feet away. Climbing the ladder to check my vent covers, which were fine, I could see the front vent cover missing on a fifth wheel that is parked close to ours. We had some big winds a couple weeks ago, and some big rains since then.

The weather people are predicting 100 per cent chance of rain tomorrow, so I called the owners of the storage facility and gave them the information. They were going to call the 5th wheel owner.

Later, I wondered if they made contact. Are the owners out of town for the holidays? I tried to call again but the business was closed for the day. so, now what do I do. Do I go home and find some plastic and go up and cover it up? We had a little freezing rain and snow the last couple days so I wasn't excited about the thought of falling off a strangers RV.

I decided to drive to the business and try to catch an employee leaving. Fortunately, I did talk to the lady that called he owner. She said it was a local number and when she told them of the problem, all they said was thank you. I guess I won't worry about it anymore.

Now don't get me wrong here. I'm not after any praise or reward. What I wish, is that the owner would have said, We will go over right away and take care of it, or I don't know what to do, I have no one to help. Then I could have followed up and made sure it is covered up.

It is an older rv and the vent is above the bedroom area. I'm afraid here may already be a lot of water damage in there. Maybe they already know and its an insurance issue.

I know there are people watching out for me and I just want to do the same for others. Hopefully this will inspire someone to go check their rv if they haven't for a while. Have a safe and happy new year everyone.

[Lwiddis]

You did the right thing. I would have considered throwing a tarp over the hole but 5ers are tall compared to TTs. My collapsible ladder only goes to 12 feet.

[TwoManyToyz]

Iraqvet05 wrote:
You did the right thing but some people just don't seem to care, especially if it's an older camper. There are 2-3 older campers in my storage lot that have seen better days. The one next to me seems to be used as a storage trailer...it's full of junk and the TTs fiberglass siding is horribly delaminated.

This is so true and its not just in the RV world, I'm a boater too and it kills Me to see some of the stuff people do to new, or newer boats. Just like RV's. Some times I think there needs to be a Stupidity test before you can by a boat or RV.

[Iraqvet05]

You did the right thing but some people just don't seem to care, especially if it's an older camper. There are 2-3 older campers in my storage lot that have seen better days. The one next to me seems to be used as a storage trailer...it's full of junk and the TTs fiberglass siding is horribly delaminated.

[GordonThree]

What a bummer. Glad to hear you were keeping an eye out for your neighbor. See something, say something, good advice.

[jfkmk]

You did the right thing. I know if was my rig, I’d be most appreciative that someone took the effort to tell me about the broken vent.