Pressure Tested Camper Leaks Found
Set up a leaf blower to pressurize the camper. Went around the whole thing with soapy water. Four leaks along the corner moulding. Removed the insert trim and screws along the bottom side and co...
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I'm a 'Firm Believer' in a blower door test. I even asked the moderator to make one of my posts a 'sticky' but they didn't want to. Not hard to accomplish and CW (of all places) has the equipment (Seal Tite System) to do it for you but not being that difficult I think it should be done at least once yearly... and as soon as you take delivery of a new unit or as a pre delivery inspection.
Far as the trim (aluminum extrusion that won't 'let go', a heat gun will expedite the process.....
The big issue with almost every RV but especially TC's is that 'nose' where the bunk is, is taking a beating in any rainstorm with the water pounding on it at 60 mph plus and it there is the slightest caulk defect, it's going to get is and do it's 'dirty work'.
Big thing is, it may look 'peachy' on the outside, but under the skin, where you cannot see anything, that water is causing the frame to rot away, wetting the insulation and growing mold and when it finally becomes apparent by showing itself in the interior corners, inside cabinet corners or the seam between the floor and the sidewalls. the rot has really advanced.
I'm totally against any builder using glass wool bat insulation. I totally prefer Styrofoam sheets because the Styrofoam won't retain moisture (from water intrusion) like spun glass wool insulation will.
My personal opinion is that if everyone got their leaf blower out and did a positive pressure test, I'd be willing to bet that a high percentage of owners have intrusion leaks.
Keep in mind that the nose (forward facing seams) are the most important as well as any forward facing clearance lights. Roof vents and roof cut out areas next. The comes side windows and ports, especially seams and laps facing forward.
Pretty disappointing to find out your big investment is rotting away on you because of water intrusion. Only one way to find out and only one way to be pro-active about it, positive pressure test.
Far as the trim (aluminum extrusion that won't 'let go', a heat gun will expedite the process.....
The big issue with almost every RV but especially TC's is that 'nose' where the bunk is, is taking a beating in any rainstorm with the water pounding on it at 60 mph plus and it there is the slightest caulk defect, it's going to get is and do it's 'dirty work'.
Big thing is, it may look 'peachy' on the outside, but under the skin, where you cannot see anything, that water is causing the frame to rot away, wetting the insulation and growing mold and when it finally becomes apparent by showing itself in the interior corners, inside cabinet corners or the seam between the floor and the sidewalls. the rot has really advanced.
I'm totally against any builder using glass wool bat insulation. I totally prefer Styrofoam sheets because the Styrofoam won't retain moisture (from water intrusion) like spun glass wool insulation will.
My personal opinion is that if everyone got their leaf blower out and did a positive pressure test, I'd be willing to bet that a high percentage of owners have intrusion leaks.
Keep in mind that the nose (forward facing seams) are the most important as well as any forward facing clearance lights. Roof vents and roof cut out areas next. The comes side windows and ports, especially seams and laps facing forward.
Pretty disappointing to find out your big investment is rotting away on you because of water intrusion. Only one way to find out and only one way to be pro-active about it, positive pressure test.
