Flaking Upholstery

[Joe Dutchstar]

Too many stories I'm hearing of flaking upholstery and I'm not sure if it's limited to Flexsteel. I once thought it was a particular generation such as 2015 Newmar's but I'm hearing of it happening even in 2017's. The lesson I'm learning is taking extra precaution of the upholstery such as keeping the sun off of it (shades down) and treating with 303 or if anyone has something better. I'm just cautious of the sun and wear and tear.

It would be interesting to determine if it is UV exposure that is degrading the material. Or is it simply wear and tear. Or both. Some folks have no issue for years and years, others have problems fairly quickly. Of course without access to manufacturers fabric source and Lot numbers there is no way to determine if it is QC or some other reason.

 

[Bill Hunt]

@Bill Hunt who is the vendor of your chairs? Isn't Flexsteel in yours too?

Mine are Lambright. I’m in Memphis now to have both recliners replaced.
Southaven RV ordered them in October. Hopefully we’ll Be done quickly tomorrow because all they have to do is swap them out. We have reservations in Jackson MS tomorrow morning.

 

[Bill Hunt]

It would be interesting to determine if it is UV exposure that is degrading the material. Or is it simply wear and tear. Or both. Some folks have no issue for years and years, others have problems fairly quickly. Of course without access to manufacturers fabric source and Lot numbers there is no way to determine if it is QC or some other reason.

Mine were not due to UV exposure. My coach is always stored inside when not in use. Newmar said it was due to a bad batch of material.

 

[BGMAC]

We had the problem too. Not the best but my wife re did the seats for about $18 a seat for materials "scrap pieces". They are Flex-steel.

 

[Jim]

Wow, what a difference! She's a keeper!

 

[sheridany]

Newmar said it was due to a bad batch of material.

i heard the same from Newmar as well that I got the "bad batch" and mine is stored inside as well.

 

[BGMAC]

They must have used that same batch for several years.

 

[AuntieDodo]

They must have used that same batch for several years.

@BGMAC Your wife did a fantastic job on the covers. Please tell her you think so too ?. From the sounds of it she can gain allot of customers if she wanted them.