RV 178 water dripping - exterior

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   While the inside shroud is off, you can take some thin closed-cell foam and glue it to the inside of the shroud (avoid moving parts) with spray adhesive if you can't find a peel and stick version. This will help make the AC a little more quiet. Thanks Marwayne for posting the picture. I at least had the count right even if I did not remember all the locations correctly.

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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6285	Topic: RV 178 water dripping - exterior Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 4:06pm
	While the inside shroud is off, you can take some thin closed-cell foam and glue it to the inside of the shroud (avoid moving parts) with spray adhesive if you can't find a peel and stick version. This will help make the AC a little more quiet. Thanks Marwayne for posting the picture. I at least had the count right even if I did not remember all the locations correctly.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

BoulderGal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2018 Location: Vancouver, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 9:04pm
	Super picture Marwayne and advice from everyone. We are supposed to have several days without rain so stopping any future leak is my new project. I really do appreciate the photo since I'm always a bit hesitant to start pulling and tugging on things! And, of course, if it doesn't fall on my head I'll look for the remaining screws.
	BoulderGal

BoulderGal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2018 Location: Vancouver, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 8:48pm
	Looks like the problem with the fresh water tank filling up with the overflow from city water was solved by cycling the pump enough times for several days to clear the tank. It's not filling up again! So much to learn!!!!!!
	BoulderGal

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6285	Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 10:09pm
	Glad that one is solved. Congratulations!
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

BoulderGal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2018 Location: Vancouver, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 10:14pm
	This forum has been a real blessing. I've had my 178 for 3 years but the longest trip I'e made was about a week. Just enough time to pack up, go, come back by a dump site, wipe down the inside and park it. I've learned so, so much from other RV'ers and most from here. I'm sure it's not the last time I'll ask a question and hopefully someday I'll be able to help someone else!
	BoulderGal

BoulderGal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2018 Location: Vancouver, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Posted: 30 Nov 2018 at 4:05pm
	Update and awaiting trial to see if it's fixed! The inside "shroud" is now fastened to the inside roof of the trailer with only 4 screws (one was missing in my trailer), two "slots" toward the rear that the shroud slips into, and the little air filters in the front slide into place securing the front end. The top shroud is how held in place with 3 bolts - one to the rear and two to the front. Mine were extremely loose. So, all tightened down, all that I can see dried off, it's pouring outside and I'm waiting to see the results! Thanks to ALL, especially for the excellent photo and information about the correct type of screwdrivers. S
	BoulderGal

Shane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 09 Sep 2018 Location: Northern IL. Online Status: Offline Posts: 98	Posted: 01 Dec 2018 at 6:39pm
	could be a the check valve in the water pump I had the same issue this year and it turns out it was a bad check valve.
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BoulderGal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2018 Location: Vancouver, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Posted: 01 Dec 2018 at 10:33pm
	Fortunately with all of the incredible advice here, I learned much more about how it works and by letting the pump keep working to pump water from the holding tank, everything cleared up. So many mysteries in this world of RVing!
	BoulderGal

alandlearned Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2020 Location: San Francisco Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 16 Jun 2020 at 5:00pm
	Hello from Tampa/St Pete! My 2015 178 is leaking in THE FRONT behind the aluminum diamond plate shield. I bought my RPod knowing there was a leak there, thinking I could figure out the problem on my own as I am generally handy with a tool but this has me stumped. The air conditioner seems to be weeping appropriately with no visible means of ingress along the rail, in fact the water doesn't appear to be even coming in contact with it (yes, it's properly balanced) and the shield appears to be well sealed. The wood behind the shield, which I must confess I was surprised to see since I expected to see aluminum framing, is beginning to rot. Any ideas?
	2015 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST, Crew Cab; Gas V8 5.3L, RWD

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 16 Jun 2020 at 6:18pm
	I think you would have been better off starting a new post. Friendly. I have addressed several issues with 178s and front leaks. You haven't given enough info to give you a fair assessment. Is it wet at bottom of front? The AC does weep at about the service lite location. Is the floor of the trailer visible below the bottom of the bottom of the shield? If you open the front storage bay is there water on the floor in there? Have you recently traveled thru rain? BTW I think you will find that shield is plastic not aluminum. Happy to help, but need more details. THANKS
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."