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Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 6:44am

Could be.  Generally you won't get condensation directly on foam. Condensation forms when air is close 100% humidity and the surface is colder than the air, reducing the air temp at the surface and forcing the water out of the air. Since foam is light and insulating it will be at the same temp as the air, so little to no condensation. But that doesn't stop the water condensing on the bottom surface from running down through the foam. Or maybe condensation on the water lines themselves if they are filled with antifreeze and its been cold and you're now getting warmer wet weather. 

As a test if you have access to power you could put an electric heater in there for a day or so before the next rain event to warm things up and see if that stops the dripping. 
]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:44:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138471#138471 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : There was a drip over the weekend... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138470#138470 Author: Poddy
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Posted: 23 Nov 2020 at 5:54am

There was a drip over the weekend but i noticed the entire bottom had a bead of water on it. Im wondering if was only condensation all this time]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:54:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138470#138470 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : offgrid, no she has to stay outside... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138426#138426 Author: Poddy
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Posted: 20 Nov 2020 at 9:59am

offgrid, no she has to stay outside and a bit late now to consider a cover as none around where i live to buy. It supposed to rain tomorrow and relatively warmer than usual next week, this buys me some time to keep looking if it leaks tomorrow after my latest seal ups.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:59:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138426#138426 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : Can you store your pod inside... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138395#138395 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 18 Nov 2020 at 5:07pm

Can you store your pod inside somewhere for the winter? My concern is that you have an unidentified leak and that can be a recipe for disaster till its identified and fixed. You might have a destroyed floor by spring. If not inside, how about a waterproof cover?]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:07:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138395#138395 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : mjlrpod, no, no spoiler on mine... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138384#138384 Author: Poddy
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Posted: 18 Nov 2020 at 10:44am

mjlrpod, no, no spoiler on mine]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:44:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138384#138384 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : A leak can drip at the total opposite... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138383#138383 Author: mjlrpod
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Posted: 18 Nov 2020 at 10:34am

A leak can drip at the total opposite end of where it actually is. You can't assume it's anywhere. Especially if you store it with it angled. Water will run where gravity brings it. I don't know if your pod has a spoiler, but that is a common place that water leaks. ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:34:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138383#138383 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : John in Idaho, the lines are empty... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138381#138381 Author: Poddy
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Posted: 18 Nov 2020 at 10:22am

John in Idaho, the lines are empty except for pink antifreeze. Im going to start another post soon about tilting the pod back a little to help with run off. I seen on youtube to do this during winter storage, BUT i also read in the owners manual it must be level at all times due to the design of the windows.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:22:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138381#138381 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : Maybe try taking all the end plugs... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138380#138380 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 18 Nov 2020 at 9:41am

Maybe try taking all the end plugs out of the water lines and see if the drip continues?  A crack in a water line from a freeze thaw cycle, maybe?  Just thinking........]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:41:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138380#138380 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : Still leaking. sealed all known... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138377#138377 Author: Poddy
Subject: 14202
Posted: 18 Nov 2020 at 8:56am

Still leaking. sealed all known locations on each side of the pod (i.e, side lights, water intake, fridge covers, etc. The only place i haven't re-sealed is on the roof because there's no water coming inside and i figured if it was up there (around the toilet vent, ac, etc)  i would see a leak inside wouldn't i by now?]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:56:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138377#138377 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : OffGrid, Yes, not the water lines,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138164#138164 Author: Poddy
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Posted: 10 Nov 2020 at 10:08am

OffGrid, Yes, not the water lines, all drained for the winter. Just out and re-sealed the covers around the tv hook-up and fresh water in-take. Those seemed to be off the side a bit and not snug. Hope i have it solved now :)]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:08:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138164#138164 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : Dumb question, but are you sure... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138162#138162 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 10 Nov 2020 at 9:38am

Dumb question, but are you sure its not the water lines themselves? Have you drained them? ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:38:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138162#138162 Still a drip/leak around low point drains : Folks, i thought i had it fixed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138160#138160 Author: Poddy
Subject: 14202
Posted: 10 Nov 2020 at 8:24am

Folks, i thought i had it fixed (caulked around outside ac outlet) but there's still a slow drip around the foam surrounding the low point drains after a good rain. I sealed all around the bottom where the sides, front, and back meet the bottom and on the roof's edge. Where else can i look?]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:24:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14202&PID=138160#138160