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Subject: 12367
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]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:18:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=132505#132505 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Hello from Tampa/St Pete!My 2015... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=132498#132498 Author: alandlearned
Subject: 12367
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.  Confused  Any ideas?
]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:00:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=132498#132498 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Fortunately with all of the incredible... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118592#118592 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
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!

]]> Sat, 01 Dec 2018 22:33:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118592#118592 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : could be a the check valve in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118589#118589 Author: Shane
Subject: 12367
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.]]> Sat, 01 Dec 2018 18:39:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118589#118589 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Update and awaiting trial to see... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118568#118568 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
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
]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:05:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118568#118568 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : This forum has been a real blessing.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118045#118045 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
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!]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2018 22:14:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118045#118045 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Glad that one is solved. Congratulations! ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118043#118043 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12367
Posted: 11 Nov 2018 at 10:09pm

Glad that one is solved. Congratulations!]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2018 22:09:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118043#118043 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Looks like the problem with the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118037#118037 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
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!!!!!!]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2018 20:48:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=118037#118037 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Super picture Marwayne and advice... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117827#117827 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
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.

]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 21:04:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117827#117827 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : While the inside shroud is off,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117790#117790 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12367
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.]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:06:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117790#117790 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Just a comment, first +1 to Marwayne,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117786#117786 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12367
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 2:26pm

Just a comment, first +1 to Marwayne, the gasket is tightened from the inside, after removal of the inside shroud. The water is coming from the outside, so +1 to Lostagin, covering the AC from outside may assist until one can get the gasket tightened.]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:26:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117786#117786 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Take out the filters first then... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117778#117778 Author: marwayne
Subject: 12367
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 12:47pm

Take out the filters first then the screws.


]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:47:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117778#117778 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Susan, the outside shroud doesn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117755#117755 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12367
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 7:28am

Susan, the outside shroud doesn't do much in regard to water proofing except to keep the rain off the equipment.  If it is cracked, of course, that's a horse of a different color and you may need to replace it if it's letting water get into parts of the system that aren't designed to shed water.  The shroud sits above the roof about 2 or 3 inches, depending on the model.  

Mine is cracked and needs replacement as it's temporarily taped with Eternabond tape that i have had on there about a year.  Later today, I'm going to start the search for the replacement.  I called Dometic once and they gave me some of the information about the unit, but they consider it obsolete even though it's a 2009 trailer.  

Sounds like your leak is, as was suggested by Marwayne, is related to the seal between the roof and air conditioner.  Best of luck in figuring it out.
]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 07:28:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117755#117755 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : IIRC, there are 8 screws holding... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117744#117744 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12367
Posted: 04 Nov 2018 at 10:57pm

IIRC, there are 8 screws holding the inside shroud. There should be two at each end, one under each of the side flaps and two more about halfway between them and the filters. I can't check right now because our R-Pod is at the dealer's service department. Marwayne is correct. Use a flashlight to find the screws. If you remove the ones you see and it is still staying up there, then look for more screws.]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 22:57:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117744#117744 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : If your AC is leaking inside,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117743#117743 Author: marwayne
Subject: 12367
Posted: 04 Nov 2018 at 10:47pm

If your AC is leaking inside, I don't think it has anything to do with the cover outside. There is a thick foam rubber gasket between the roof and the AC, the weight of the AC squashes the gasket therefore you have to tighten the AC down. Remove the cover on the inside, I think there are about 6 screws that have to be removed. Take a flashlight and find the screws they are hidden in the holes, once you have the cover removed snag up the 4 bolts that hold the AC in place, not to tight, you don't want to squash to gasket to much. By the way I'm the guy that referred you to this group.]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 22:47:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117743#117743 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Ok, back to the campground and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117738#117738 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
Posted: 04 Nov 2018 at 9:37pm

Ok, back to the campground and there was a minimal amount of leakage from my a/c during the 3 days I was gone but I imagine there was a fair amount of rain.  When I do a Google search for an rPod a/c cover, it just shows the overall trailer covers,  I seriously doubt I'm going to get a dry day coupled with daylight anytime soon plus I have to find a ladder  somewhere here (I'm sure the park owners and/or maintenance guy have one).  I feel like there's a tiny bit of moisture along the ceiling/wall seam over my sink so water is probably spreading out in the space between outside shell and inside "ceiling."  So, I need to act sooner rather than later.  Can anyone please send me a link for where to order the a/c cover some of you recommended (for my 2015 178).  It looks like the city water vs. fresh water was resolved by running the pump but I'll know for sure this week.  If not at least I know where to find the pump and replace any parts necessary.  It used to be so simple to set up and break down a tent.  No bathroom tho!!!  

Sometimes being a "Jane of all trades" gets really old!
Susan
]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 21:37:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117738#117738 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : We get 15 to 25 mph winds all... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117617#117617 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12367
Posted: 03 Nov 2018 at 2:03pm

We get 15 to 25 mph winds all the time out here in the desert of NV.  Blows off the mountain to the west of our house.  I used nylon cord and bungees to hold our tarp on and it did just fine.  The trick is to get a size that wraps around the sides some, but not enough to block the door or windows.  I put some small boat [really dinghy] line cleats along the side of our Pod to tie down our solar panel and found they were handy for the tarp too.]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 14:03:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117617#117617 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : No hurricanes in the pacific NW... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117615#117615 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12367
Posted: 03 Nov 2018 at 1:04pm

No hurricanes in the pacific NW though...Either way, it might be tough to keep a tarp on up there. They do make a fitted cover for the roof a/c units, you can get them on Amazon or Camping World or wherever.  Maybe get one of those and strap it real well. 

I'd still suggest starting by taking off he a/c cover and cleaning and inspecting under there (between storms). The a/c sits on a small standard 14x14 inch square cutout like the one the bath vent is in, so generally its pretty easy to see what's causing the leak. Lots of times its the condensate pan drain (which is supposed to drain onto the roof and down the side of the trailer) which is clogged. 
]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:04:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117615#117615 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Pacific NW gets some hellacious... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117611#117611 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
Posted: 03 Nov 2018 at 12:08pm

Pacific NW gets some hellacious storms.  I'm finished with the current travel contract mid December.  I believe the storms are the worst from then on for a few months.  But, I may be right back to the same job for another 3 months starting mid January so I'm sure I'll see a LOT more wind and rain.  I took this job for several reasons, one of which is to see if I really want to live in one of these little coastal towns.  Of course, that would be in a real, full time home and then taking my trailer off on trips elsewhere.
  
]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 12:08:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117611#117611 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Wouldn't work here on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117608#117608 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12367
Posted: 03 Nov 2018 at 11:57am

Wouldn't work here on the NC coast, the tarp would just blow off, and the tiedowns would damage the trailer finish in the process. Pretty windy on the OR coast too.  How much wind do you get where you are camped there Bouldergal? ]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:57:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117608#117608 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Great idea lost again! I have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117604#117604 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
Posted: 03 Nov 2018 at 11:43am

Great idea lost again!  I have a full cover but that wouldn't work while I'm using the trailer.  Any successions on how to easily anchor a tarp?]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:43:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117604#117604 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Bolder Gal, one last suggestion.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117603#117603 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12367
Posted: 03 Nov 2018 at 11:34am

Bolder Gal, one  last suggestion.  On a temporary basis, put a plastic tarp over the top of your Pod to keep the roof dry until you can get a sunny day [arriving in mid-July] to take a look at where the water is getting in.  We keep a tarp on ours [for sun, not rain] when we're not going to use it for a while.]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:34:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117603#117603 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Ok guys .... you can get back... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117599#117599 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
Posted: 03 Nov 2018 at 11:26am

Ok guys .... you can get back to your WV and CA discussion!  I'm back home (without my rPod) for the weekend and have enjoyed a full size shower!  It's about a 4 hour drive (without towing rPod) so I don't pull it back and forth.  I'll be back to the coast tomorrow, hoping my little troublesome trailer has fixed itself (HaHa) and if it's not raining I'll tackle the a/c leak.  I've gotten so much great advice .... THANK YOU ALL!!]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:26:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117599#117599 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Hopefully there will be a dry... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117598#117598 Author: BoulderGal
Subject: 12367
Posted: 03 Nov 2018 at 11:21am

Hopefully there will be a dry day soon.  I'm sure I can borrow a ladder from the campground office to get up and take off the a/c cover.  Crazy how so many things can go wrong so quickly!Ouch]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:21:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117598#117598 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Big time. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117502#117502 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12367
Posted: 02 Nov 2018 at 5:32pm

Big time.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:32:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117502#117502 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Yepper, sorry BoulderGal. But... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117501#117501 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12367
Posted: 02 Nov 2018 at 5:29pm

Yepper, sorry BoulderGal. But methinks she'll take it right back whenever she wants to. Big smile]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:29:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117501#117501 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : Ruh roh. Have we hijacked the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117499#117499 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12367
Posted: 02 Nov 2018 at 5:26pm

Ruh roh. Have we hijacked the thread? ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:26:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117499#117499 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : BTW, please don't take that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117497#117497 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12367
Posted: 02 Nov 2018 at 5:14pm

BTW, please don't take that as either praise for CA or derogatory toward WV, or vice versa. As a long term resident for more than 10 years in each state, I love them both. Both have great things to offer us rPoders and exemplify the wonderful diversity that we have in our great country.


]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:14:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117497#117497 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : CA definitely has some standards,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117486#117486 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12367
Posted: 02 Nov 2018 at 3:54pm

CA definitely has some standards, experienced that from my many NTC rotations.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:54:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117486#117486 RV 178 water dripping - exterior : That could certainly be. WV isn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117483#117483 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12367
Posted: 02 Nov 2018 at 2:53pm

That could certainly be. WV isn't CA, for sure. ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:53:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12367&PID=117483#117483