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    Posted: 04 Jun 2013 at 8:37pm
thanks thinker; yep, do believe its the slides as the location indicates such; i see not a ford
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Jun 2013 at 6:19pm
I have had five slides in various previous rigs.  All leaked at some point.  In my "smartie" opinion there are two kinds of slides.  Those that have leaked or are leaking now, and the second is those that will leak in the future.
 
That is why I decided to lose 40 pounds, tighten my belt and buy a 171.
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 9:06pm
good thought; just thinking; each end probably low spot, has to be coming in somewhere; all wood(mine is 100% oak by the way)is dry with  no marks; but it was only 3 hours then dry and alot of wind so good drying out; just a drag that it didn't withstand the storm 100%; but bottom line thus far..............hogpod is good
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 6:23pm
Hrmmm... I've been thinking that it might be coming in under the door.

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Sorry, I should have been clearer.  I've had similar mystery water show up on the floor after driving in the rain with no sign of an entry point.  On mine, I've been thinking that it might be coming in under the door.  To be honest, I've never really taken a good look at the seal at the bottom of my door - it may well be cracked or missing and I've never noticed.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 10:49am
The outside storage area seals look perfect and was completely dry, and it is also in the back under the floor.  Wondering if water could of blown in thru the hot water/heater vents and came in thru the furnace area.  That could maybe explain the back water, but not water under table.  Both storage areas under the front dinette set perfectly dry.  Thanks for the ideas. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 10:30am
If there's an outdoor storage door in that area check the seals. I've replaced the ones in my 2009 model twice. If they don't seal 100% they'll let in a lot of water. 

In my 172 this means water comes into the pass through storage area, sits on top of the linoleum flooring, then creeps into the adjacent inside storage area on the right side, under the water heater/furnace on the left side, and eventually into the dining area in the back.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 8:56am
Originally posted by techntrek

I, and others, have found the vinyl flooring will bubble up while on the road from air pressure.  Doesn't seem to always be true but then I don't always run right inside at stops to see.  I've always thought that if air can get in at the floor level going down the road, so can water... 


So does this suggest I should leave the bathroom vent slightly open while  towing to equalize the pressure? Although, the shape and placement of the vent cover may add to the vacuum. My Pod is so tight that, with the vent open and running, I can hear the difference when I open a window or the door.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 7:52am
Originally posted by one other strange thing ive noticed in my pod is that when i switch to gas (and my lines are purged) is that it will not ignite unless i turn off all three powers to fridge then reset to gas; if i go directly from battery to gas it won't fire; hang in there mid west with all the storms
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I have had this happen when the fridge trys to ignite and fails I have to reset the fridge by shutting it off and turning it back on. For me I had turned the propane tank on to fast and the safety valve on the tank kicked in so it was not getting gas. 

I have had this happen when the fridge trys to ignite and fails I have to reset the fridge by shutting it off and turning it back on. For me I had turned the propane tank on to fast and the safety valve on the tank kicked in so it was not getting gas. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 6:57am
the amount of water i drove through (again torrential and many times only able to drive 25ish to see and control)and the water the tv was throwing up, it's hard to believe there isn't some breach somewhere on the pod but would like to figure it out if possible; just very curious with why those two specific spots
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I, and others, have found the vinyl flooring will bubble up while on the road from air pressure.  Doesn't seem to always be true but then I don't always run right inside at stops to see.  I've always thought that if air can get in at the floor level going down the road, so can water... 
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