ARGH, leaks! When will they solve this issue?
I bought a 2000 Arctic Fox camper that had thankfully been in a barn when it wasn't being used. When we bought it I went over the roof and looked everything over inside and out looking for any signs o...
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Most RV roofs are a single surface. I happen to have an aluminum roof that is seamed but the seams don't leak. Most leaks in the roof area are from roof through holes like vents, pipes, antennas, AC openings, etc. There may also be a leak along roof edges, through the screw holes that are used to attach the edge trim. The other possible areas are at siding joints, around window or door openings, and any other through opening in the siding.
Since there is a lot of movement of the structure when in motion, constant maintenance of potential leak areas has to be done. I've found one of the best preventatives for water damage is an interior pressurized leak test. It will turn up even the tiniest of pinholes. The pressurised test is not difficult to do and can be DIY with the right air blower.
Since there is a lot of movement of the structure when in motion, constant maintenance of potential leak areas has to be done. I've found one of the best preventatives for water damage is an interior pressurized leak test. It will turn up even the tiniest of pinholes. The pressurised test is not difficult to do and can be DIY with the right air blower.
