Need help - Leaking roof - Event Date: 28 Oct 2020

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   I have a 2016 R Pod 179 that we bought used last February and I have noticed during the last few rainstorms that there is standing water on my kitchen counter(slide side).  I tried my hand at caulking what I thought were some cracks along the roof seam to no avail. There seems to be no leakage into the lower cabinet but am plenty concerned. This is my very first post and I don't even know if I am doing this correctly.

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GodsPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 2020 Location: Leeds, Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Calendar Event: Need help - Leaking roof Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 6:39pm
	I have a 2016 R Pod 179 that we bought used last February and I have noticed during the last few rainstorms that there is standing water on my kitchen counter(slide side). I tried my hand at caulking what I thought were some cracks along the roof seam to no avail. There seems to be no leakage into the lower cabinet but am plenty concerned. This is my very first post and I don't even know if I am doing this correctly. Help

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: 28 Oct 2020 at 6:44pm
	Is your roof spoiler directly above the leak? The spoiler with lights at rear of RV.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

GodsPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 2020 Location: Leeds, Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 6:51pm
	Can't see where the leak originates but yes the spoiler is in the area where I have noticed some trickle stains on the wall. Even during a rain I cannot see any moisture anywhere but what ends up in the counter. Weird!

JR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 31 Aug 2018 Location: Manistee, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 344	Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 6:57pm
	Welcome to the forum and congrats on your 179. I have experienced the same water intrusion problem on the slide side of the counter top of my 2019 179. I had the trailer in at the end of the season last year for some warranty work at the dealer where I purchased it (the work was replacing a side wall on the slide out because the exterior fiberglass had delaminated from the wall) but at the same time I told the dealer about the water coming in on the counter top after a rainstorm and the water was running down the wall from the interior bottom frame of the window. They felt that the rear window gasket had not been installed properly. They took the rear window apart and sure enough the gasket was what was causing the leak. They repaired it under the warranty work. Don't know how big a job it is or if it can be done by an owner or not (the need for special tools). You may want to do some youtube investigations. That is where I would start with your water leakage.
	Jay 179/2019

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: 28 Oct 2020 at 6:59pm
	Spoilers are a source of leaks. Many of us have eternabonded our spoilers up sides and across tops to eliminate leak issues. Takes a bit of effort. If you decide to go that way, post, and you'll get plenty of advice.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

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: 28 Oct 2020 at 7:02pm
	+1 to JR, did not see that post prior to my reply.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

GodsPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 2020 Location: Leeds, Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 7:04pm
	Thank you Jay. It could well be the culprit. I have noticed some rippling of the back wall board beneath the window. Good advice. Will look into it. Thanks

GodsPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 2020 Location: Leeds, Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 7:08pm
	Mike, Thank you for your help. Is eternabond a product or a technique? Not familiar with much of this be terminology.

JR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 31 Aug 2018 Location: Manistee, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 344	Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 8:20am
	Eternabond is a product "type" of sticky tape that is used for RV roof repair and other things on the exterior of the trailer. Does a good job sealing up the spoiler above the back window.
	Jay 179/2019

GodsPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 2020 Location: Leeds, Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 6:50pm
	Jay, for the spoiler sealing best results would I need the 2" or 4" Eternabond tape and what is the best prep for the surface area? Are the Eternaclean and Eternabond Spray worth the money? I would like to share a photo of the sealant currently used on it. Is there a way to do that on the forum? Bob