Teak accent wall - bugs?

[howson]

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[jenlovesherpug]

GDRV-Megan After much research, I’ve found that the most likely culprit is the Post Powder Beetle. And yes, the infestation was active when I was sold the camper and most likely already in the wood when installed in the camper because of the life cycle of the beetle. There are probably other campers infested as well as I would think more than one camper was fitted with wood from the same order. Looking forward to hearing what the product manager has to say. Thanks everyone.

Norma, you are so right! There are others out there!!! We are one of them. A brand new 2022 2600RB used for less than 4 full months due to Power Post Beetles.

[Second Chance]

Update: technicians arriving tomorrow. Grand Designs replacing boards. My only concern is that they are replacing with the same type of wood. I will certainly inspect the product prior to installation. I was hopeful that they would replace with teak because that’s what is advertised on the promotion video; “reclaimed teak”. Thanks to everyone. Wish me luck!

This brings a whole new meaning to "getting the bugs out of a new rig." Glad you're getting it taken care of.

Rob

[Norma Leahy]

Update: technicians arriving tomorrow. Grand Designs replacing boards. My only concern is that they are replacing with the same type of wood. I will certainly inspect the product prior to installation. I was hopeful that they would replace with teak because that’s what is advertised on the promotion video; “reclaimed teak”. Thanks to everyone. Wish me luck!

[Cate&Rob]

Vendor says the wood is NOT teak

Hi Norma,

Thanks for the update on this. Good to learn that you are "making progress".
Having worked with teak for most of my life, per post 7 I am not at all surprised by your latest finding.
Let us know how this works out.

Rob

[Norma Leahy]

GDRV-Megan I’ve been speaking with Cristine Holland in customer service. She has been in touch with the vendor for the wood. Vendor says the wood is NOT teak as stated in the promo video from Grand Design. She will continue to work with me.

[howson]

Yes, I was waiting on a reply from Norma Leahy ... we are contacting the supplier as we speak. Looks like Norma has already reached out to Customer Service as well. Thanks.

Norma Leahy -- if you'd like any further response from our GD rep here *****please***** use the tag function. Type @ followed by her forum name GDRV-Megan. Hint: Type the first three letter after @ and pause until given the option of choosing Megan's name.

[GDRV-Megan]

GDRV-Emily and/or GDRV-Megan -- are you following this thread?

Yes, I was waiting on a reply from Norma Leahy ... we are contacting the supplier as we speak. Looks like Norma has already reached out to Customer Service as well. Thanks.

[howson]

It’s getting worse as the larvae are maturing and boring their way out. I’ve just been contacted by a dealer that spoke with Grand Design. They’re concern is that the rig has been in the field for six months. This has been going on way before I purchased the rig. I am contacting Grand Design directly.

GDRV-Emily and/or GDRV-Megan -- are you following this thread?

[Norma Leahy]

It’s getting worse as the larvae are maturing and boring their way out. I’ve just been contacted by a dealer that spoke with Grand Design. They’re concern is that the rig has been in the field for six months. This has been going on way before I purchased the rig. I am contacting Grand Design directly.

[ThePowells]

Our wall has 4 that I can see. I'm not getting up to move stuff to look for more since anything beyond breathing is a serious pain in the ribs.

[GDRV-Megan]

GDRV-Megan After much research, I’ve found that the most likely culprit is the Post Powder Beetle. And yes, the infestation was active when I was sold the camper and most likely already in the wood when installed in the camper because of the life cycle of the beetle. There are probably other campers infested as well as I would think more than one camper was fitted with wood from the same order. Looking forward to hearing what the product manager has to say. Thanks everyone.

Would you say that these holes are getting worse? Or are they same as when you purchased the unit?

[Norma Leahy]

GDRV-Megan After much research, I’ve found that the most likely culprit is the Post Powder Beetle. And yes, the infestation was active when I was sold the camper and most likely already in the wood when installed in the camper because of the life cycle of the beetle. There are probably other campers infested as well as I would think more than one camper was fitted with wood from the same order. Looking forward to hearing what the product manager has to say. Thanks everyone.

[Norma Leahy]

Thank you Megan. It’s appreciated.

[GDRV-Megan]

Thanks everyone for your replies.

I have reached out to our product manager, and he has an email into our supplier. I'll update here once I hear back from him.