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thefishingal
Explorer
Sep 17, 2017

Mildew odor bathroom

Uggg I have a mildew odor in my bathroom and not sure why? I looked in cabinet and its dry. Inside shower stall has odor too. I have wiped everything down. Not sure where it's coming from. Anyone have any ideas?
I think it's going to make me nuts lol
  • thefishingal's avatar
    thefishingal
    Explorer
    Sep 18, 2017
    I checked for leaks underside and didn't find any. Saw the cheater vent and changed that. No smell this morning.
    Thank you all for your help.
    God bless
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Sep 17, 2017
    Bad air admittance valve, AKA "cheater vent", maybe. Rule this one out. Easy to replace; about $10.00 at Home Depot
  • Charlie_D_'s avatar
    Charlie_D_
    Explorer
    Sep 17, 2017
    Look from under the flooring to see if anything has leaked. Drains on showers have a nut to pull the drain down for sealing. Seals have been known to leak and I have seen some nuts come loose.
  • newman_fulltime's avatar
    newman_fulltime
    Explorer II
    Sep 17, 2017
    look in your basemant at the bathroom floor around the toilet or shower drain for stained or wet wood
  • cyntdon2010's avatar
    cyntdon2010
    Explorer
    Sep 17, 2017
    1st place to check is on the top of camper for a roof leak.
    could be leaking down the walls.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Sep 17, 2017
    Has it been a while since using RV shower, so maybe P-trap is dry, allowing odor from tank?

    Jerry

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