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    Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 1:00pm
To go along with Furpods recommendations, I'd also suggest crawling underneath and finding all entry points that are already sealed and add a bit more around them just to make sure.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 12:31pm
Please don't take this wrong, but for YOUR particular situation, you bought the wrong camper.

With this kind of health issue, you should have bought a camper with no wood.

BUT.. I have seen no reports of "regular" leak spots. Early models did have some problems with the rear window, so far as I know all covered under warranty. There have been some problems with window gaskets on a few trailers reported, and a couple claims of "upside down" windows.. seems impossible considering their shape..

The best answer will be to watch for it, and address any found as soon as spotted.

Also, if it was me, I would pull out all the upholstery, etc, open all the compartments, both storage, and "not" and seal every bit of wood I could get to with polycrylic or something. That would go a long ways towards preventing any mold issue that can't just be sprayed with some bleach solution and wiped down..

EDIT: I didn't mean to say run without upholstery.. was just thinking to point out to get into every space, seal every surface.. But (and what made me come back) Having the cushions and such recovered in vinyl or Naugahyde would make it easier to keep as clean as you need.. or even those fitted plastic gramma covers..
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 11:33am
I know I have read about random leaks here and there as a newbie exploring the forums.  I'm thinking of possibly caulking some areas of the camper for little extra prevention to leaks. 

Where would you suggest are the biggest problem areas for leaks to occur?

The reason is that we need this pod to remain mold free.  Our daughter has been slowly getting better from Mold Toxicity (also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and we want to make every attempt to avoid an unknown/hidden leak.

This is our 4th camper so I'm pretty aware of regular camper issues.  Looking for specific pod issues here.

Thanks for your input!
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