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squarehead
Explorer
Mar 16, 2013

Cab over bed leak...but from where???

I have a huge leak that we just discovered somewhere around the front window. I'm not sure where the leak is from, has anyone had anything similar. I don't even know where the leak is or how to find it. The spring thaw and freeze probably isn't helping either. Anyone have any ideas? it's a 2010 Chateau.
  • Saw a thread on how to do your own pressure test. This person took a plastic tote bin, cut a hole in the side of it so he could insert an electric leaf blower. I think he used some foam weather strip on the top lip of the bin. Close all the doors, windows and vents. He then opened one of the roof vents on top of the rv. He turned the bin upside down and put it over the open roof vent. Turn on the leaf blower and it pressurizes the rv with enough air psi to go around with a spray bottle of soapy water. Spray around windows, marker lights, vents, seams, ect until you see bubbles appear. This is where the leak is. Have not tried this yet, but I have a leak around my windshield that I think is coming from one of the marker lights. As soon as winter gets over, its the first thing on my list when the coach comes out of storage. Good luck.
  • We have had leaks in the crows nest, but once it was only condensation.
    Pressure test is the best way to find leaks.

    Dusty
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    We aren't supposed to use All Caps because it's called Shouting and considered rude. But...

    GET OR DO A PRESSURE TEST!!!

    Tells you the SOURCE, not just where it's dripping in.
  • I had a similar leak and tried and tried to locate it with no luck..I finally paid a dealer to pressure test the whole coach. The test was $100.00 and that included the test and sealing the leaks. Best money ever spent IMO.