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Possible slide leak, input on a solution...
There is a gap at the front top corner of my slide when closed. There have been issues with water getting in the trailer in this area, I thought of just building it up with some caulk but wasn't sure if that was a good idea any input? One pic is of the rear of the slide and then the front for comparison.1.2KViews0likes3CommentsRe: Discovered a leak, where is it coming from?
Beaker wrote: I had a leak around one of the bolts that hold the awning on. Look for signs of rust. Just seal around them? I pulled the lower bolts and resealed around them. Not sure how wise it would be to pull the upper bolts. Lynnmor wrote: You can do your own pressure test. Open a roof vent, place a plastic tub upside down over it, then cut a hole in the tub for a leaf blower. Weight it down. Close up the trailer, turn on blower, and go around it spraying a soapy mixture at all joints and openings, taking a photo of the places bubble. Rinse before it drys. I can do that!507Views0likes0CommentsRe: Discovered a leak, where is it coming from?
Seals look good around the lights nearby but have some marine sealant (3m 4000 UV) stuff on the way and lap sealant. Out at home and am at work when stores are open. The nails/staples right above the corner are dark but the trim just on the other side of the divider show no signs of moisture. One thing I saw up top is that the strip on either side of the roof that is screws covered by a curved strip of plastic that pops into place had popped out near the awning. I revealed around the lower awning mount bolts. Unsure if I should try the tops, just don't want to mess it up. Everything up top looks pretty sound. Going over the roof very hard when the lap sealant is here. How much does pressure testing cost?507Views0likes0CommentsRe: Discovered a leak, where is it coming from?
donn0128 wrote: Pay to have it seal tested. The whole trailer? I can tell you now it's not air tight. Underbelly is "sealed" but not air or water tight, although water would have a hard time getting up there. And there are holes in the floor for utilities going up and down from trailer to the "basement" area.507Views0likes0CommentsDiscovered a leak, where is it coming from?
My floor cracked a few winters back. Decided to fix it and pulling the old linoleum I found a leak in the back corner I wasn't aware of. It's wet even with the trailer sitting since labor day weekend and some recent rains. Oddity is that there is zero sign of the leak above the linoleum. The trim above it is dry, everything feels solid. Cant find any leaks on the water heater and the signs of moisture seem to end under it. Wet on one side, dry under the flooring on the other. The awning does have the lower clamp near it but I am stumped. Anyone have any ideas?3.2KViews0likes17CommentsRe: Tires for a 2008 Passport
Terryallan wrote: 92DakotaHD wrote: Issue around here is finding Maxxis is tires. I have even used their dealer locator, called a place on it who had no idea what I was asking for. Most only seem to deal with their smaller stuff like ATVs and Golf Carts I think. don't you have a regular tire guy, that you buy tires from on a normal basis. I do. And I just tell him what I want, No matter what brand. and he gets them for me. I bet your tire guy would do the same. Especially if he wants to keep you as a customer. Honestly not really. Live in a small town. Local dealer quoted me 100 per tire for some tire that didn't sound familiar. My Tahoe rolls on a tire that is wired enough that I have to go out of town to get it and then have it balanced/rotated locally. I have only purchased one set of tires in the last 3-4 years.383Views0likes0Comments
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