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Sep 11, 2018

Leak advice needed

I have a 2003 Keystone Cougar TT that has developed a couple of nasty leaks over the past 2-3 years. We bought it used in 2012 in fantastic condition.

The worst leak is in a storage area, along a wall, under the refrigerator. Coincidently, I replaced the vent cover this Spring which was so bad, it basically fell apart. So I attributed the problem to the leaky vent cover. BUT, the leaking continues even with a new cover. I can put my fingers right through the OSB sheeting....

The second leak is directly under where the awning bolts into the camper and is also along the floor. I've had that apart and re-sealed, but still leaking...

Third leak is along the wall back in the bathroom.

I walk the roof each Spring and Fall, sealing suspicious looking areas. Other than that, I can't see any obvious signs of leaking on the roof, or around the windows. This is very disheartening and I don't know where to begin.

Questions:
- Do the gutters ever leak? They *seem* fine, but the spouts let the water run down the sides of the camper, over the windows, etc. Seems like a poor design.

- Do windows need to be taken out and re-sealed? Or maybe old sealant cut out and replaced? What is the common practice there?

- The rubber roof seem like it's in "okay" shape, but is "chalky". I'm wondering if a roof that age lets water through it?

- There's a bead of sealant that is along the roof and trim that seems to be coming loose. Could that be the culprit? (see image).

I'm pretty handy with fixing stuff, but am wondering at this point if I should just take it somewhere and have it re-sealed and/or re-coated.

Thanks

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