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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maxum1989 wrote:gitpicker2009 wrote:
I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but can't you actually be causing the leak with that type of test? I mean, if you have a closed system, like a truck camper and start pushing air into it, aren't you sort of just waiting for the weakest point to pop? Again, I'm just asking.
A reasonable question. With too much pressure damage can occur which is why a manometer should be used to monitor the pressure. Without knowing the pressure being applied to the interior of the RV you are just guessing and the desired results of finding leaks will be minimized.
Been my personal experience that your average Home Depot leaf blower won't produce enough pressure to compromise any impending leak points that aren't already compromised.
I happen to own a Dwyer Manometer but I've never even considered using it in as much as there are enough 'leak' points in a TC or any RV for that matter that building excessive pressure would be very hard to do.
A reasonable question but not something to worry about. If the pressurized space was devoid of leaks (which it isn't because things like range vents, outside shower ports entry door seals, furnace access points, will all relieve pass the pressure to the atmosphere).
You 'think' your camper is a sealed space... It isn't by a long shot.
My other comment is, if you like to wear a tinfoil hat and are a worry wart, take it to a CW service facility and have them do it. That way you get to pay for the service and maybe that makes you feel better somehow. It don't me.
