Water leak inside RV from HVAC running
I discovered a cheap and fast solution. I have a Winnebago 2009 RV, Since I have owned it I have always had a leak inside on humid days and ac running. Service calls have not solved it. I finally r...
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opnspaces wrote:
I don't think new users can post pictures. However you can upload your pictures to a hosting site like imgur.com and then post a link to the pictures.
As far as the leak, I like the ingenuity, but I would be concerned about the lifted AC unit now letting rain water in. You might try getting a new AC gasket and replacing the squashed one. A new gasket is 1 inch thick and when you install it you only tighten it down to compress about 1/2 inch. This will give you a good seal joint and also give the drain holes clearance.
Gasket
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2009 gasket----overtightened/crushed
Skims are not the answer
New gasket is 1" thick and should be compressed about 1/2"....that is for new one.
The hold down bolts should be 'snug'.......so what is 'snug'?
Hand tighten then 1/4 turn with wrench.
Torque.....20 INCH Pounds (Notice: That's INCH Pounds not foot pounds). Very few folks have and know how to use an INCH torque wrench so that is why 'Just SNUG'
New versions of gasket have plastic tabs....just tighten until tabs touch
