water leak

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   Hello,

I purchased a used 2017 Rpod 179 in last May (2020), and had many great camping adventures before putting it in storage for the winter (I live in upstate NY).

My only major issue with the trailer is the water leak I have, and I can not figure out how the water is getting in.  When it rains and the trailer is just sitting, there's no leaking, it's only when I've been camping and after traveling back home, I find a puddle of water on top of the stove, it appears to be coming from the light directly above the stove.  The cover has water in it when I remove it.

I checked the seams on the roof, all seems ok, but I plan on resealing everything in the Spring when I get it back.  Is there anything more I should do, I'm concerned that there's water pooling somewhere and possibly causing some damage, but how do I tell?

Thanks, 

Vicki

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Vicki Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Oct 2020 Location: New York Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Topic: water leak Posted: 14 Nov 2020 at 3:07pm
	Hello, I purchased a used 2017 Rpod 179 in last May (2020), and had many great camping adventures before putting it in storage for the winter (I live in upstate NY). My only major issue with the trailer is the water leak I have, and I can not figure out how the water is getting in. When it rains and the trailer is just sitting, there's no leaking, it's only when I've been camping and after traveling back home, I find a puddle of water on top of the stove, it appears to be coming from the light directly above the stove. The cover has water in it when I remove it. I checked the seams on the roof, all seems ok, but I plan on resealing everything in the Spring when I get it back. Is there anything more I should do, I'm concerned that there's water pooling somewhere and possibly causing some damage, but how do I tell? Thanks, Vicki
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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: 14 Nov 2020 at 4:25pm
	I'd start with opening access points and checking for water, then check underside for any sign of wet. Because it is a 179, chances could be you have a spoiler leak. I discovered a spoiler issue with my 178 when rear of floor from the underside was wet. The top side was dry. I sealed spoiler with eternabond tape and issue was solved. The first step to troubleshooting is physical inspection. Good luck.
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Vicki Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Oct 2020 Location: New York Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 14 Nov 2020 at 4:34pm
	Thank you Mike. I did inspect the spoiler, but I will take another look when I get the trailer back in the spring. I'll apply the eternabond tape as well. Vicki
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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 14 Nov 2020 at 5:59pm
	If you have an undetermined water leak you should not let it sit in outside storage over the winter without finding and fixing it. The water damage could be severe by Spring, to the point where the trailer can no longer be fixed. Do yourself a favor and either find inside storage for the winter or fix it now.
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Vicki Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Oct 2020 Location: New York Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 14 Nov 2020 at 6:27pm
	It is inside
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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 14 Nov 2020 at 6:43pm
	Great!
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1068	Posted: 14 Nov 2020 at 8:53pm
	there have been several excellent posts about applying Eternabond tape to the spoiler. I followed the directions and felt like it was very well explained and the final product seems to be totally waterproof. I feel certain that the spoiler will not leak now. Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179