Champagne still leaking water inside

[Fifth Wheelers]

Well after two years of trying to stop the leak inside my 2016 Champagne I'm asking if anyone has had success in stopping the same type leak. This only happens when there is blowing rain. Here is a list of what I have had done so far to try and fix it.

1. Had rear air conditioner removed and scoped to see if water has leaked into the ducts, nothing found.
2. Had new air conditioner gasket installed and four bolts sealed.
3. Had J rails removed cleaned and resealed including bolts sealed.
4. Had J rails opened at each end, as per Orvan .
5. Had complete roof gone over by two repair shops looking for any leaks or concerns, none found.

Has anyone found a solution? Going with a pressure test next and/or taking it to Orvan up in Indiana to see what he can find. Getting desperate, any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.

[aknavy]

I had a similar leak right at the front of the kitchen slide. I think the culprit was the Winegard mounting bolts, as it hasn't happened since adding dicor. Only time will tell.

[cavie]

check ALL the gutter screws. and gutter joints.

[millman75]

I had a similar leak that only occurred when it was raining and windy at the same time. Took the fiver to the Shipshewana RV Repair Center in Indiana (near Elkhart/Goshen) where they have a water deluge bay. They found the leak and repaired it successfully.

[Fifth Wheelers]

Cavie - I had the J rails (gutters) removed and cleaned, screws sealed, and re-caulked. Thanks for your input. Best

[Fifth Wheelers]

MillMan75 - Thanks that is our next step, do you know what they repaired? Best

[BandJCarm]

Originally Posted by Fifth Wheelers

Cavie - I had the J rails (gutters) removed and cleaned, screws sealed, and re-caulked. Thanks for your input. Best

Same.
Mine leaked at the gutter seam.

[Fifth Wheelers]

BandJCarm - Thanks will check them again.

[Bama Rambler]

I think the pressure test will tell you a lot, if they do it correctly. You may even find leaks that you didn't know you had.

[Boots49]

Fifth Wheelers: Did you have your 5th wheel pressure tested? I had my 5th wheel done in Ottawa, Ontario I am sure your dealer could suggest a place. It checks the roof, all windows & door seals, also outside wall seams, electrical & speaker outlets. Good luck.

[Fifth Wheelers]

Boots49 - Pressure test is my next step, trying to find a place that can do it here in SC. Thanks for your input, Best

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Fifth Wheelers

Boots49 - Pressure test is my next step, trying to find a place that can do it here in SC. Thanks for your input, Best

Google rvleaks.com
Sealtech Manufacturering Inc.

[HenryL]

I believe Camper Country in South Myrtle does pressure tests.

[53169ri]

I had the same leak in my ceder creek bedroom.This even confused Orvan and i had to make 2 trips to his shop.Turned out to be a dometic air conditioner problem.They didn't put a plug in a mounting hole.I have been in many heavy rains since i left the shop in october and no leaks.

[Fifth Wheelers]

53169ri - Thanks for your support, great input. I'm getting the fifth wheel pressure tested March(as soon as they can get me in). Putting together a list from everyone's feedback to share with the company doing the testing. Any chance you have more information on what plug was missing? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated. Best

[53169ri]

The plug was supposed to cover the mounting bolt.Dometic didn't put one in.We also had our bedroom floor completely fall apart.Orvan said he didn't think the leak caused the problem.When we bought our unit new it sat on their lot for 11 months,so where did the water go? Ovan rebuilt the floor and the bed platform and now there are no leaks.