Its been raining a lot hear in Fl. and I noticed yesterday I have water coming in somewhere at the off door rear slideout, the floor is wet along the wall, I've looked outside slideout seal and really don't see any area that looks bad. I know these things can be hard to find. Any suggestions ??
water leaking into trailer
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branson4020
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Which model do you have?
Bobby,
When it's dry and safe, give the roof the best "look over" that you've ever done. Look for any seal voids, no matter how small. Inspect all sealant around all vents, antennas etc.
Water that gets in from the roof or high up on the exterior wall can run out far away from its entry point. As your roof tapers towards the back of the coach, water that has gotten inside the ceiling/roof structure can travel down this pitch, then finally down a stud and out through the interior wall decor panel.
Sorry to paint a bleak picture. This is worst case. You may have a simpler issue. But do start looking for the entry point.
For you and anyone reading this, no matter what brand of RV owned, a useful test that can be performed by dealers and services with this gear: Sealtech USA
When it's dry and safe, give the roof the best "look over" that you've ever done. Look for any seal voids, no matter how small. Inspect all sealant around all vents, antennas etc.
Water that gets in from the roof or high up on the exterior wall can run out far away from its entry point. As your roof tapers towards the back of the coach, water that has gotten inside the ceiling/roof structure can travel down this pitch, then finally down a stud and out through the interior wall decor panel.
Sorry to paint a bleak picture. This is worst case. You may have a simpler issue. But do start looking for the entry point.
For you and anyone reading this, no matter what brand of RV owned, a useful test that can be performed by dealers and services with this gear: Sealtech USA
That's the first thing I checked and all looks good, I did put some caulk on the top of the side window and dried the carpet, now will play the wait and see game.
Thanks Jim, looks like nice operation that Sealtech, looks like it may be somewhat costly also ?? But as the demo says it could save big buck down the road. Thanks, looking forward to seeing you in January.
You probably have a poor rubber seam on your slide roof.Even if you have a topper it can still leak .If you cant access the roof due to the topper put the slide in and
you will have full access in your livingroom.If the seam looks weak apply some dicor sealant to the area that you suspect may be causing the problem.
you will have full access in your livingroom.If the seam looks weak apply some dicor sealant to the area that you suspect may be causing the problem.
Lou_and_Bette
Well-known member
On my Road Warrior I had a problem with the floor under the bed getting wet but usually only during heavy rain but couldn't find the source. Tried sealing from the top, no help; tried taping along bottom seal when parked and slide out in case water was running in past bottom seal, no help; opened small slot on outside lower window casing (drain hole) in case water was backing up and going past bottom of window, no help. Finally went out during heavy rain and noticed water running off top of bedroom slide would stat to run down side in a wide sheet but would condense to narrow heavy stream and make a turn towards side of window and around window frame before running down and off. Had an "ahaaa moment" and sealed entire side of window frame past bottom curve. This stopped the problem. Not sure if this will help you but give it some thought.
I am hoping that is my problem too, as I did caulk the suspected window, I will find out when the next rain occurs. The next step is as Jim B suggests. Thanks everyone for your help.
Well John, the top seal does have a small curve on it but it still touches the top of the slide out, good idea, I will keep my eye on it. Thanks
Crumgater
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We're in Seattle... so we found our issue pretty early on. When it rained hard and we had the slide out, the living room floor would get wet.
We added slide toppers, and the problem went away.
I think the pools of water forming on top of the slide were able to insinuate themselves past the seals. With toppers, we don't get those pools on top of the actual slide anymore.
We added slide toppers, and the problem went away.
I think the pools of water forming on top of the slide were able to insinuate themselves past the seals. With toppers, we don't get those pools on top of the actual slide anymore.