Dreaded Leak 179

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   Hello friends. Looking for some troubleshooting guidance please. Of course the year I didn’t cover is when we got the rare snowfall that didn’t melt. Shame on me I know. Anyway, now I found myself with a leak which appears to be at or near the AC. The pic shows what appears to be the only part of the roof impacted. Visual inspection doesn’t reveal any gaps in the caulking where the roof and sides are joined. Any thoughts if water could be coming in from the AC or somewhere else I’m not looking? Any thoughts appreciated. And yes, I’m sick over my stupidity. Thanks 

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MikeP Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2018 Location: louisville ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote MikeP Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Dreaded Leak 179 Posted: 07 May 2026 at 1:06pm
	Hello friends. Looking for some troubleshooting guidance please. Of course the year I didn’t cover is when we got the rare snowfall that didn’t melt. Shame on me I know. Anyway, now I found myself with a leak which appears to be at or near the AC. The pic shows what appears to be the only part of the roof impacted. Visual inspection doesn’t reveal any gaps in the caulking where the roof and sides are joined. Any thoughts if water could be coming in from the AC or somewhere else I’m not looking? Any thoughts appreciated. And yes, I’m sick over my stupidity. Thanks
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gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: East Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 505	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2026 at 4:39pm
	That looks like a Dometic AC. There is a foam gasket sandwiched between the upper AC unit and the roof of the Rpod. I believe there are four bolts that secure the two halves together. The first thing I would do is make sure those are tight which will compress the gasket and for a good seal.
	Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Honda SCL500

MikeP Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2018 Location: louisville ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote MikeP Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 May 2026 at 11:07am
	thanks for that. Do you by chance know specifically how those bolts can be accessed? I took off the inside cover and the top/shroud from the unit outside and they didn't stand up and say hi, so to speak. thanks again
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gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: East Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 505	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 May 2026 at 11:27am
	I don’t remember them being hidden, but that was a long time ago. I believe Rpods had Dometic Penguin AC units. I would go to their site and download the installation instructions. That should show you where the bolts are.
	Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Honda SCL500

MikeP Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2018 Location: louisville ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote MikeP Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 May 2026 at 12:41pm
	Thanks kindly
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