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DaveBunker · 03-25-2017, 01:50 PM

This question is directed to other Storm owners, only for the sake of narrowing down a possible simular problem. I realize other RV's leak and it's possible a problem exists in other models. If so please feel free to elaborate.

The Storm has a leak when it rains. The water appears at the bottom of the inside of the windshield and fills up the cannal running along the lower dash about a 1/4 inch deep, depending on how much it rains. The RV had a new ws installed last October. My original thought was the new ws leaks. I had it tested by the company that installed it. They could not make it leak anywhere around the seal. I sealed the marker lights around the base and ran some new caulking along the seam above the cab. Still leaks. I even stayed in the RV as it poured down rain to observe any water running down the inside of the ws. Nothing!. I went up and turned a hose on the roof in hopes of causing water to run inside. Nothing. It's coming from somewhere that's for sure. Just can't determine where. I'm having a $150 Seal Tech test done in April at LaMesa RV in Davis, CA. If I can find it myself I save the money.

All help and ideas are welcome. When I find the sourse I will enlighten everybody.

Dave B

rapid rick · 03-26-2017, 01:13 PM

Dave,
1-
Check not only the base of the cab lights but the lens also, where it meets the base and the screws that hold the lens on.
2-
Check the base of the radio antenna.
3-
Check the seam where the front cap meets the coach , not just across the top but also the sides as far down as the lower part of dash.
4-
If your side view mirrors are electric,try covering the mirrors the next time it rains, water can travel quite a ways section a wire and show up several feet away. There also is a small drain hole in the bottom of both mirrors, make sure it is clear(use a tooth pick).Also check mounting point of mirrors,if above lower part of dash.

That's all I have for now,hope it helps,good luck.

BDWEAK · 03-30-2017, 05:16 PM

Does it leak only when the coach is in motion, or any time it rains? We had a leak problem, but it only happened when we were in motion and a heavy rain. If this is your case pm me and I will give you my number and walk you through the repair.

DaveBunker · 03-30-2017, 11:45 PM

No quite the opisit. Seems to leak parked in even the lightest rain and also morning coastal fog. It's got me stumped. I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually.

Dave

computerguy · 03-31-2017, 06:35 AM

My Bounder was not leaking yet. I did however notice the antenna mount near the metal (made of plastic) had cracked. Could very easily alow water in. I sealed it up with some Dicor. May be worth a look on yours.

BDWEAK · 03-31-2017, 06:30 PM

Wish you the best of luck. Keep us posted on how it turns out.

cinscope · 04-22-2017, 08:56 PM

We had an unidentified source of water in our 2015 Storm windshield well, too. According to the dealership, the water was entering at the top of the windshield and was running down behind the trim, therefore hidden from view. They caulked across the top of the windshield and we haven't had any more water (so far, but it's only been a week since the repair).

DaveBunker · 04-22-2017, 10:17 PM

I had a new ws put in last Aug and took it back when the leak started to see if the ws seal was bad. Turns out it was not leaking. So now it's currently at the dealer for a leak test. I should know early next week where the leak is.