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wilma
Newbie Joined: 08 Mar 2012 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Topic: corner leaks Posted: 09 Mar 2012 at 6:50pm |
I've had leakage on all 4 corners of my 176 R-Pod. Nothing too serious, but... nonetheless!! It was stored outdoors in southern climes last year without a cover. Could this mean that all of my side seams already need re-caulking? I've already determined that it will never again be stored for 9 months without a cover.
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techntrek
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Posted: 09 Mar 2012 at 8:51pm |
Welcome. It absolutely shouldn't be leaking. Is yours still under warranty? If it is, have the dealer look at it. If you are going to look at it you need to peel off the rubber gasket that runs along both edges and look underneath.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posted: 10 Mar 2012 at 3:58am |
Welcome!
I "second" Techntrek's comments. Also, I include a "caulking/sealer" check with my spring "make ready/de-winterizing" routine. I usually find something that should be attended to. After a season of bouncing down the road and then sitting through several freeze/thaw cycles during the winter, a seam or two usually require some touch up.
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Hodge-PODge
Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 12 Mar 2012 at 4:37pm |
David, how do you tell if the seam needs a touch up?
Diane
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Posted: 12 Mar 2012 at 4:54pm |
I go all around the camper and look at all of the seams - corners, around windows, porch light, door, compartment doors, etc. If I see that any of the caulking/sealant has pulled away from one or both surfaces, I'll repair. Even small leaks can cause big damage over time. I hope to get out soon and start working on mine. If I find something that I can get a good picture of, I'll take one. On my Pod, after one season, one window and the porch light needed repaired.
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wilma
Newbie Joined: 08 Mar 2012 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 12 Mar 2012 at 6:02pm |
Bad news is... I'm longer under warrantee and the camper is permanently located 1000 miles from the dealer I purchased it from. Reason for storage is that, contrary to dealer assurances, it weighs more than my Dodge Caravan can safely handle, even with a tow package. Good news? It rained quite a bit today, with no evidence of moisture. Seems it only happens during really torrential rains. I'm looking into having someone inspect my rooftop vents, etc. to begin with.
Thanks for the input... I need all the help I can get! :)
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Wilma Miedema
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techntrek
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Posted: 12 Mar 2012 at 9:06pm |
I just checked and it does appear the older Caravans only were rated for 1800 pounds, while the newer ones are rated for the more standard 3600 pounds.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Hodge-PODge
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Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 12:11pm |
Do you use any particular kind of caulking?
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Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 6:44pm |
That's one of those questions that if asked of 10 people, you'll likely get 12-13 opinions. Personally, I like the "Polyseamseal" brand...it seems to hold up well and have good adhesion. It is very important to remove the "bad" that you can and get the surfaces 100% clean and free of dirt/oils/waxes, etc. I've never really cared for silicone, for a variety of reasons. You can get "Polyseamseal" at most any home/hardware store. It comes in a standard 11oz. (?) caulking tube (gun required). I may have seen it in a smaller squeeze type tube????
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wilma
Newbie Joined: 08 Mar 2012 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 6:45pm |
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Wilma Miedema
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