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RWjSIM2003
Explorer
Nov 01, 2014

Water Issues and Leaks

Well went fulltime in our MH starting 1st of October this year. we had the motor home for about 3 months and used it a lot trying to make sure we had worked out all the bugs before we were out of the house. well no issues until we moved in full time.

we moved in the MH and first day the WH bypass valve broke and water was running out of the water bay. Made a temp fix and ordered part and did repair no big deal.

3 days in noticed water under the sink loose connection on the hot water hose to faucet tightened and stopped leak dried area with small heater

2 weeks in noticed funny sound while in the shower and took the cover off in bedroom wall and found leak to shower faucet. once again tightened the connection and leak stop. put heater in the back to dry out area

3 weeks in noticed funny color around the cold air return vents in ceiling. took off vent covers and found water in the duct work and the ceiling is wet around the vents. This one is going back to the dealer to be repaired. not sure how water has gotten into the duct work may have been there awhile.

MY concern is the water in the ceiling. Anyone had this issue? We are new to the fulltime living and now have to think about where to stay while they repair the issue. So far I am not happy I hate water issues
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  • bluegypsy's avatar
    bluegypsy
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2014
    Our roof AC leaked water into the ductwork. Condensation tray on the unit has two drain holes for water to run onto roof. Ours were plugged, so condensation tray filled up and overflowed. With AC running, dripping water was "blown" into the ductwork.
  • Ray_IN's avatar
    Ray_IN
    Explorer II
    Nov 06, 2014
    John Wayne wrote:
    Keep an eye on the now repaired rear AC if they tighten the AC bolts so tight they broke, more then likely the rear AC gasket is smashed and may leak. The bolts are just to be snug and checked at least once a year.


    A new gasket is highly recommended when replacing or moving a roof-top air conditioner unit,regardless of age. The hold-down bolts should be tightened to 40-45 IN/LB.
  • John_Wayne's avatar
    John_Wayne
    Explorer II
    Nov 06, 2014
    Keep an eye on the now repaired rear AC if they tighten the AC bolts so tight they broke, more then likely the rear AC gasket is smashed and may leak. The bolts are just to be snug and checked at least once a year.
  • RWjSIM2003's avatar
    RWjSIM2003
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2014
    Well thought I would update this post.turns out the leak was from the rear ac. Th bolts wre broken off and the ac unit was just sitting on the roof. Surprised it did not fly off while going down the road. All fixed now this could have been really bad.
  • Raymon's avatar
    Raymon
    Explorer
    Nov 01, 2014
    smlranger wrote:
    What motorhome, how old? Could be a leak around something on the roof or around the gasket under the roof AC unit/s. Or, condensation from AC units could be leaking into the ductwork if the condensation drain/s are stopped up. Some roof AC units have little sump pumps that lift the condensation out and pump it out drain tubes. If they stop up or quit working, water can run inside via the AC unit.


    OP's profile lists 2014 Fleetwood Discovery 40X.

    Ray
  • smlranger's avatar
    smlranger
    Explorer
    Nov 01, 2014
    What motorhome, how old? Could be a leak around something on the roof or around the gasket under the roof AC unit/s. Or, condensation from AC units could be leaking into the ductwork if the condensation drain/s are stopped up. Some roof AC units have little sump pumps that lift the condensation out and pump it out drain tubes. If they stop up or quit working, water can run inside via the AC unit.
  • RWjSIM2003's avatar
    RWjSIM2003
    Explorer
    Nov 01, 2014
    always have a vent open and leave the fan in the bathroom on when showering. Seems like more than condensation in the vents. I will turn on the fan to that Ac and see if it clears up. Thanks for the advice I will give this a try
  • newman_fulltime's avatar
    newman_fulltime
    Explorer II
    Nov 01, 2014
    the water in the ceiling is probably moisture build up open a vent when you shower and run the ac fan more

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