floor is damp, where is the leak?

donnyjay · 09-21-2011, 10:34 AM

05 Fleetwood Providence, the carpet is damp in the rear between the bed and the closet following a heavy rain. Any ideas on where to start lookin?

buck62 · 09-21-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by donnyjay

05 Fleetwood Providence, the carpet is damp in the rear between the bed and the closet following a heavy rain. Any ideas on where to start lookin?

If you have an outside seal in that location, check your slide seals. Sometimes the seals will will not turn fully outward and allow rain water to enter between the seal and the inside. I had that happen once and now I make sure all the slide seals are rolled outward and sealing the slides. Has not happen again.

**Gary RVRoamer** · 09-23-2011, 12:41 PM

If no slide seal is nearby, check the caulking at the joint around the rear cap (outside, on roof). Also the ladder mounts.

Daytripper63 · 09-24-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by donnyjay

05 Fleetwood Providence, the carpet is damp in the rear between the bed and the closet following a heavy rain. Any ideas on where to start lookin?

Also check the rear marker lights on the roof, I had one leak and was surprised how much water could get through one, I silicone sealed both the lense and the screw on

smorg007 · 10-06-2011, 09:32 AM

I just discovered I have the same problem in my 2004 Southwind 32V. Three separate wet spots on floor in bedroom between bed and closet. No water found on walls, ceiling or anywhere else except three spots on the floor. Its as though is is coming up from below somehow. I crawled underneath it and there nothing mounted in this area and the bottom appears dry. The rear marker lights, ladder mounts are all on the rear cap that does not touch the actual coach (There's a 4" gap) Any ideas before I consider lifting the carpet to see anything.

P.S. I camped in it numerous times this year in rain and did not have this happen then.