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03-10-2020, 05:13 PM
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trouble with rain
has anyone had any trouble with rain coming in around the vents? i put flex seal tape around the bottom of three vents,not leaking there,then i tried around the seams, all seams,,,i ever covered the air condition with a tarp when its raining,and it still gets between the top and ceiling running to the front of the camper,,,i have no idea where its coming from???,,,i even tried to run a water hose up there,,not a drip,,,but when it rains its coming in leaking from the vents,,,anyone had this problem?
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03-10-2020, 10:22 PM
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Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine
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There have been some strange leak problems reported around the vents. I have not experienced them, but others have. So in the meantime - - - -
You sealed the entire length of the center roof seam? I've had a leak there.
Have you tried around the base of the TV antennas, especially if you have the crank-up model? I've had a leak there.
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03-11-2020, 03:43 AM
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rain water
yes i have the seams and everything up there covered,,,still the rain water comes from the back going towards the front,,,very strange
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03-11-2020, 08:03 AM
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I had a similar problem and it turned out to be the a/c base gasket which I replaced. Sometimes you can tighten the 4 bolts that hold the a/c unit to the base gasket from the inside they might be loose. I would try that first...
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03-12-2020, 04:07 AM
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leaking from rain
Quote:
Originally Posted by Trailmanor George
I had a similar problem and it turned out to be the a/c base gasket which I replaced. Sometimes you can tighten the 4 bolts that hold the a/c unit to the base gasket from the inside they might be loose. I would try that first...
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even though i put tarp over the air condition when its raining i still have a leak,,,but i will try this tomorrow,,thanks
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03-12-2020, 09:53 AM
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rain water
Quote:
Originally Posted by Trailmanor George
I had a similar problem and it turned out to be the a/c base gasket which I replaced. Sometimes you can tighten the 4 bolts that hold the a/c unit to the base gasket from the inside they might be loose. I would try that first...
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i just check,,,everything is tight,,,o well let it rain
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06-06-2020, 12:43 PM
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Location: Vancouver BC
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I just came across this. A lot of guys seem to think applying sealant on top of screws or on the edges of vent seams is good enough. I've had so many leaks when sealing is done this way. If you want a leak proof solution, you have to cut out the old sealant, lift up the vent, clean out the old sealant, and apply new sealant. For screws, remove them, inject fresh sealant into each screw hole, then reinsert the screw. Use something like Proflex, not silicone. Proflex remains soft and doesn't need to be removed completely like silicone does.
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