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tsmith5's avatar
tsmith5
Explorer
Apr 21, 2014

Water coming into the slideout

Need some help! This past weekend, we had some nasty rain and water leaked into our camper from the floor of the bedroom slideout -- appears it was coming in from the tracking rail underneath the carpet, and then leaking all into the carpet inside the slideout. I checked the top and side seals and all appear to be in good shape, and for the life of me cannot determine how the water came in from the bottom as it did.

I've checked the outside - top and sides, and then from the inside all around - the only place it's coming in is from the bottom of inside the camper. I see no evidence of water on the outside bottom of the slideout.

Can you give me advice/ideas on where to check/investigate further?

Thanks all for the continuous help and support!

TW
  • pa_traveler's avatar
    pa_traveler
    Explorer
    Apr 22, 2014
    Be sure you have a tight seal so gaskets are keeping water out. One time same thing happened to me then I realized could have tightened up seal more.
  • Goldstalker's avatar
    Goldstalker
    Explorer
    Apr 22, 2014
    fatboy66 wrote:
    Goldstalker wrote:
    This is why I always leave my slide side just a but lower.


    You mean you purposely put your slide out of level?? Doesn't sound like your slide motors would like that very much.


    No it only takes a tiny bit to help, I know many other who do the same especially is leaving the slide open almost all the time in seasonal sites. Seals can fail anytime.
  • fatboy66's avatar
    fatboy66
    Explorer
    Apr 22, 2014
    Goldstalker wrote:
    This is why I always leave my slide side just a but lower.


    You mean you purposely put your slide out of level?? Doesn't sound like your slide motors would like that very much.
  • BillyandKris's avatar
    BillyandKris
    Explorer
    Apr 21, 2014
    I would want to ask what brand camper it is!!! But, I will refrain. We once had a TT that did this and it was an on-going problem from Day One. In and out of the shop a zillion times and never settled. Luckily it had no carpet and could be mopped up each time. In the end after much wailing and gnashing of teeth and studying the thing my husband came to conclusion it was "a design flaw" and could never be remedied. End of story and lesson learned. So very sorry for your issue and truly hope you can resolve yours. Good luck.
  • Goldstalker's avatar
    Goldstalker
    Explorer
    Apr 21, 2014
    donn0128 wrote:
    Goldstalker wrote:
    This is why I always leave my slide side just a but lower.


    That makes absolutely no sense? If your slide seals were properly designed by the manufacturer and are in good shape and actually sealing the opening there should be no moisture leaking in.

    To the OP. I would suggest that you do a Seal Test after a thorough inspection of the seals. Any nicks or cracks in the seals can allow water in.


    I completely agree but just do this for added assurance, I would rather have the water naturally run off than pooling on the slide.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Apr 21, 2014
    Goldstalker wrote:
    This is why I always leave my slide side just a but lower.


    That makes absolutely no sense? If your slide seals were properly designed by the manufacturer and are in good shape and actually sealing the opening there should be no moisture leaking in.

    To the OP. I would suggest that you do a Seal Test after a thorough inspection of the seals. Any nicks or cracks in the seals can allow water in.
  • tsmith5's avatar
    tsmith5
    Explorer
    Apr 21, 2014
    It was extended. When pulling up the carpet pad it appeared it was coming through via the rail (tracking rail that I assume helps guide the slide in).

    Thanks all!

    TW

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