New guy here - possible leak?
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Topic: New guy here - possible leak?
Posted By: Our-pod
Subject: New guy here - possible leak?
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2013 at 6:01pm
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Hello all, I am a brand new 182G owner. I picked it up last weekend from Stoltzfus RV and I've been busy making a few minor mods and getting everything set up. This afternoon I noticed a funny thing. I opened the rear "garage" and found that there was some water in the bottom of two of the formed recesses. It has rained here over the last week so I'm concerned that there could be a leak. No warping of any of the side panels. I felt all around and can't track to any source. Last weekend during set up I had the rear garage open during some light rain/ misting. I don't think that enough could have gotten in to account for the water, but I'm not entirely sure. The weird part is that, assuming it is a leak, you would expect ONE of the recesses to have water. The leak would travel to the lowest point. But two? It just doesn't make any sense to me. I've looked around the forum and I can't find any reference to leaks in the garage models. Any help or advice is appreciated.
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2013 at 7:53pm
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Welcome! I bought from the same dealer. We are having a camping weekend next weekend jan 25-27. At French creek state park. Your welcome to come Not sure on your leak problem. Was the unit totally closed? |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2013 at 8:12pm
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Welcome, I'm another Stoltzfus buyer. I think someone else just joined recently that also purchased from them. Sorry I can't help with your issue, someone with your model will have to chime in.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: geklund
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2013 at 10:48pm
We have a 182G also and have had no problems with water getting into the back. We store garbage bags and dish towels sometimes in those recesses and occasionally items may get a little damp. But the water is usually either from our dish drying rack which sometime drips down there or maybe some water drips when disconnecting the quick-disconnect faucet and may find its way to the recesses. We don't take those lids off very often so I think what water does collect there is the result of several trips. Since you have not really used your rPod yet, not sure where it is coming from. We have driven the camper in driving rain storms and heavy wet snow on trips to Alaska and back and also down to Truckee and LA in California and back from Washington state and not had any external leakage. I think that back door is designed really well to keep all external water out. Good luck with the 182G. We just LOVE ours.
  ------------- 182G 2011 Hood River Edition F-150 5.4L |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 8:48am
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No leaks in mine to date....perhaps the cleaners didn't get it all. Check your seals? ------------- |
Posted By: S-cape podders
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 8:49am
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We have a 181G and have experienced some water collection in the recesses occasionally but we think it was due to condensation. We keep a 'Dri-Z-Air' dehumidifier in the garage and haven't had the problem since. ------------- Steve & Lynn S 2011 181G 2011 Toyota Tundra |
Posted By: Our-pod
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 9:35am
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Thanks for all of the replies. At first I didn't think it was possible that it could be condensation based on the amount of water. Now I'm not so sure. First, the back area seems really well protected from water intrusion. Second, unless it was a significant leak, I can't see how it would get into multiple recesses. Third, it seems like the most likely leak point is the large seam in the roof just above the spoiler, but if it was leaking there it seems likely that it would run down the vertical wall and again into a single recess. So now I'm back to condensation. It was a really misty/ foggy and warm day last Sunday. I had the back open and I know that the surfaces were wet with mist/rain. I wiped it down and closed it up. Then this week it turned cold. Probably at least 30-40deg swing in temps. It's tough to believe, but maybe it really is all of the moisture that I sealed in when I closed it last weekend. It's a little warmer today. I think I'm going to head out with a garden hose and see if I can find anything. I'm guessing/hoping that I won't be able to find a leak.
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Posted By: Our-pod
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 9:40am
Sounds interesting. I'm not familiar with the park, but we are looking for a test run for the new camper. What are the details?
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 10:01am
It is open to anyone with or without a rpod - Its Rpod and Friends Camping It is posted at http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3049&SID=6377f9ec915e9f4a3f417e8c61ddada7&title=winter-camping-french-creek-pa - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3049&SID=6377f9ec915e9f4a3f417e8c61ddada7&title=winter-camping-french-creek-pa But the basics are that French Creek State Park is in Berks County ( http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/frenchcreek/index.htm - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/frenchcreek/index.htm ) and so far there are 3 of us scheduled to come Hobiecats on 35, Techntrek on 36 and myself on 33 - there are others that expressed interest but not yet sure if they are booked I will have a big Carport that will be setup on Site 33 as a meeting place for the weekend. We had talked about a visit to Hopewell Furance, a visit toa winery, and a putluck dinner on Saturday Night. No Need to unwinterize your camper as they have a heated bath house at french creek.
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Posted By: Our-pod
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 1:17pm
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Thanks for the info about the trip. We're considering it and I'll get in touch if we confirm. For anyone following this thread, I went out today and sprayed the rear of the camper thoroughly with a hose. No signs at all of any leaks, confirming my suspicions of mist and condensation. Something I'll keep an eye on, but I really tried to make it leak and couldn't. Where can you buy the desiccant or dehumidifier? Seems like a good idea - the rear garage will continually see changes in air temp and humidity.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 3:14pm
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One more test you need to run - going down the road at 60 mph in a heavy rain.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 5:39pm
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Damp-Rid is the classic desiccant for confined spaces. We usually leave a container in the pod during the winter when it is closed and covered. It is available in different sizes and containers t the home center or supermarket. ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |