Fridge Access Panel Leaking
We just went through 4 days of rain here in Coburg. On the morning of the 4th day we noticed our carpet on the slideout in front of the fidge was wet.
After looking around it appears our exterior access panel to the rear of the fridge has been leaking for some time. This was the first time we noticed it and it has not seen this kind of rain for a few years. We have a residential fridge with solid painted aluminum fridge access panel on the wall of the coach. (The access panel is the same as a standard fridge panel but solid aluminum not a vented plastic panel. Upon closer inspection this is not a real good design.
Fortunately we caught befor there was any really bad water damage. Other that a little damage on the interior wall panel.
Upon inspecting the panel there is a thin foam gasket that really wasn;t doing that great of a job. After checking on line and with camping world, I couldn't find any gasket or weatherstrip thin enough to really ensure that it wouldn't leak again.
Since I don't really need to get back there all that often, for now I have put 1/8'"x 3/4" putty in place of the leaking gasket. Didn't know what else I could use to trust it not to leak again. At least the putty should seal it and prevent anymore leaks.
Just wanted to give you all a heads up.
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Trap, Jan and the Pup
2013 Monaco Diplomat 43dft
2010 Black Jeep Liberty
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