I agree with what everyone has said in regard to the stainless panels. However, I have heard nothing about the failure rate. Was it 10%, 15% or25% of all theConvertor Coaches made from 2000 to 2006, 2007 or 2008? Does anyone know? Were all Convertors involved? I know Marathon had the problem, what about the other convertors. More Marathons or was it across the board with all convertors.
Originally, I had heard this issue was limited to only a few Coaches using a certain adhesive.
So, what is the stats? Which years were affected, and which convertors. What year did it stop being a problem.
Without some good background information, we are just spreading rumors and creating un warranted fear for all the XLII.
I for onehave not had this problem, and I keep a close eye on it. I've owned the coach for about 7 years.
Regarding Paint. The cost varies depending upon how much paint or graphics come down into the stainless panels.
My coach has very little paint on the panels.