Slide leaks and Locks
Hi all
My American built, but UK spec'd 5th wheel suffers from an occasional leak. It only happens when driving in heavy rain (something we get a fair bit of). It seems to be getting past the bottom D seal and onto the carpet, remaining undiscovered until the slide is extended. The area effected is directly over the wheels.
My dealer has looked at it and feels that the seals integrity was compromised by a badly routed gas pipe causing a high spot on what should have been a straight flat run. He has re-routed the pipe and the seal now appears straight and true.
However up till now I've had no chance to test the theory. (sods law we've had no serious rain recently)
Does any expieriened member have any thoughts on this and would the use of slide locks help to maintain a better all round seal.
Mark
My American built, but UK spec'd 5th wheel suffers from an occasional leak. It only happens when driving in heavy rain (something we get a fair bit of). It seems to be getting past the bottom D seal and onto the carpet, remaining undiscovered until the slide is extended. The area effected is directly over the wheels.
My dealer has looked at it and feels that the seals integrity was compromised by a badly routed gas pipe causing a high spot on what should have been a straight flat run. He has re-routed the pipe and the seal now appears straight and true.
However up till now I've had no chance to test the theory. (sods law we've had no serious rain recently)
Does any expieriened member have any thoughts on this and would the use of slide locks help to maintain a better all round seal.
Mark
